My first shunt which was put in when I was 3 months old lasted me until I was 13 since then I have had over 70 revisions and I am lucky if I can get a full 2 years out of a shunt without having any problems
People with ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunts are at risk of developing a shunt infection. Abdominal problems represent a good number of VP shunt complications.
Yes, patients with VP (ventriculoperitoneal) shunts can potentially receive intrathecal stem cell therapy. However, careful consideration and evaluation of the patient's condition and shunt function would be necessary to ensure the procedure is safe and appropriate. Consultation with a neurosurgeon and stem cell specialist would be recommended to determine the best course of action.
It depends. Most Ventriculoperitoneal ( VP for short) shunts may be implanted for life for the treatment of hydrocephalus ( excessive cerebral spinal fluid, or CSF, build up in the brain ). The type of shunt and the health problem it is treating will ultimately determine the length of implantation.
That would be Lyndon Johnson in his first term. Of course he had a VP in his second term. Chester Arthur was the last one to never have a VP.
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Surgical shunts are available in India, but only at medical facilities, and only when they are required for the patient. It is not possible to obtain shunts commercially.
Shunts in welders are used to measure and control the current flowing through the welding circuit. By providing a low-resistance path, shunts allow for accurate current sensing without significantly affecting the circuit's operation. This data is crucial for adjusting the welding parameters to ensure optimal performance and quality of the weld. Additionally, shunts can help protect the welder from overload conditions by monitoring current levels.
That depends on what VP. You could be talking about the VP of a paper company or the VP of The United States Of America.
Yes, blood can flow through shunts when precapillary sphincters are closed, allowing for blood to bypass the tissue cells. Shunts are direct connections between arterioles and venules that can help regulate blood flow, especially in situations where blood flow needs to be redirected.
The endolymphatic shunt drains to the mastoid.