MEENU, K D/O JAGADISH CHANDRAN, THIRUVANTHAPURAM DOB 27th December 1995. D.O. Brain Surgery for HYDROCEPHALUS - V. P. SHUNT WAS 23.11.1996 7.30 AM AT SHREE AVITTAM THIRUNAL HOSPITAL, MEDICAL COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM OF OUR OWN KERALA GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN.
Implanting a Ventriculoperitoneal (V.P.) Shunt.
During the Procedure
The neurosurgery team performs the surgery in sterile conditions in an operating room under general anaesthesia. The operation usually takes less than an hour. It involves the following steps:
A small incision will be made in the scalp. A small hole will then be made in the skull.
A tiny opening will be made in the protective coverings of the brain. These openings accommodate the catheter placement in the lateral ventricle.
The neurosurgeon will make two or three small incisions to place the shunt valve (usually above or behind the ear).
The catheter will be tunneled under the skin.
The end of the catheter will be carefully placed in the appropriate receiving cavity (usually the abdomen).
Following the operation, small sterile bandages will be applied to each incision.
The neurosurgery team performs the surgery in sterile conditions in an operating room under general anaesthesia. The operation usually takes less than an hour. It involves the following steps:
A small incision will be made in the scalp. A small hole will then be made in the skull.
A tiny opening will be made in the protective coverings of the brain. These openings accommodate the catheter placement in the lateral ventricle.
The neurosurgeon will make two or three small incisions to place the shunt valve (usually above or behind the ear).
The catheter will be tunneled under the skin.
The end of the catheter will be carefully placed in the appropriate receiving cavity (usually the abdomen).
Following the operation, small sterile bandages will be applied to each incision.
After the Procedure
Immediately after surgery, the patient will be taken to the post-anaesthesia care unit. They’ll stay there for close observation for an hour or so and then be taken to their room. Most patients leave the hospital within 2 to 7 days, depending on their clinical progress.
Immediately after surgery, the patient will be taken to the post-anaesthesia care unit. They’ll stay there for close observation for an hour or so and then be taken to their room. Most patients leave the hospital within 2 to 7 days, depending on their clinical progress.
Although this is the usual procedure when a shunt is placed, each individual may have a slightly different experience based upon their neurosurgeon, hospital, and their particular medical needs.
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