Insightful Breakthrough: Eye Ultrasounds Uncover Brain Shunt Failure in Children, Researchers Reveal
A ventricular shunt is a small plastic tube that is surgically placed to drain excess fluid and relieve pressure on the brain. Ventricular shunts are used on children to treat hydrocephalus, a disorder caused by improper brain fluid drainage or absorption from tumors, brain bleeds, and other sources.
May 25, 2024, 11:11 AM IST