Simplified percutaneous lumboperitoneal shunting.
A single unit percutaneous lumboperitoneal shunt has been designed for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Ease of insertion makes this shunt a useful tool in the treatment and diagnosis of communicating hydrocephalus.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000601:surgery