Tag VP shunt

Neurocysticercosis in Children

Neurocysticercosis in Children

While the current COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reduced travel (especially for those of us in the USA… hmmm… who would have thought a US passport would be of such little value?) we are all acutely aware of the potential benefits…

Rapid MRI for VP Shunt Evaluation

VP Shunts have greatly benefited many children with hydrocephalus.  Unfortunately, VP shunts can have complications… and we have discussed some of them before (Tapping a VP Shunt).  The evaluation of a child with a VP shunt who is not critically…

Tapping a VP Shunt

The number of technology dependent children that we see seems to steadily be increasing. These technologies can be quite beneficial for the patient, but are associated with potential complications and issues. Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts certainly benefit patients who have hydrocephalus;…