Hydrocephalus

What Is A Denver Shunt ?
A specially designed silicone medical device consisting of a pump chamber with two catheters, the Denver ® shunt transfers fluid from the peritoneal space to the circulatory system. This
allows the patient to maintain the critical protein and nutrients in the peritoneal fluid, and normal flow through vital organs.

Denver Shunt: Comprehensive Information and Treatment Guide Learn about Denver shunt surgery, a procedure used to treat hydrocephalus. explore in detail its benefits, risks, and recovery process at Allaei MD.

Someone asked if an EVD was the same as a shunt? I found this - Hydropioneer 🙂

External ventricular drains or external shunts are used for urgent removal of extra fluid from the brain to reduce the pressure. These drains are most often used for only a short amount of time.

External Ventricular Drain (EVD) Mark Bain, MD, describes how an external ventricular drain (EVD) is placed, purpose of the drainage, and when 20% of patients would require a ventriculoperit...

Here is a topic I stumbled upon. Have you checked your child's shoes or it may be yours. You should notice one of the heels to be more worn down. Which is usually the opposite side of your shunt. For me it is my left. Being that I walk with a quick pace if my left foot catches something like a raised section of sidewalk I am going for a FALL. I take to the street beside the sidewalk now. My shunt is on the right side which makes your leftside weaker as well as my left eye. On my bad days I will walk slower (I TRY) This isn't the case for everyone as everyone is unique. How many will be checking now. I like to receive shunted feedback on your results. 🙂 - Hydropioneer