A Child with a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt and Fever
摘要
Ventricular shunts are commonly placed in children with intracranial pathologies that lead to imbalances in cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) flow homeostasis, in order to manage a resultant increase in intracranial pressure. This chapter focuses on the basic components of a ventricular shunt, the most common complications associated with ventricular shunts, and the initial management of these ventricular shunts.