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Abstract: Introduction: Alternate approaches such as ventriculoatrial (VA) or ventriculopleural (VPL) procedures still have a place in the surgical armamentarium for patients with

Oct 20, 2021 · Alternate approaches such as ventriculoatrial (VA) or ventriculopleural (VPL) procedures still have a place in the surgical armamentarium, and their use will be rev

Ventriculopleural (VPL) shunts divert CSF into the absorptive pleural space.

A VPL shunt moves CSF from the brain’s ventricles through a catheter that runs under the skin to the pleural space in the chest, a space between the lungs and the chest wall. The

Oct 19, 2022 · INTRODUCTION: Management of chronic hydrocephalus involves diversion of excess cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) into alternative body cavities via a ventricular shunt. W

Aug 1, 2025 · Ventriculo-pleural (V-Pl) shunt is considered as an alternative management of hydrocephalus when previous management options of hydrocephalus, including ventriculope

In this article, we will describe our minimally invasive method of establishing a VPL shunt as well as the benefits and risks of this procedure. To manage hydrocephalus, we detail

Dec 6, 2017 · In 1952, the use of ventriculopleural shunt (VPLS) was introduced in the English literature by Ransohoff and Hiatt (1952). They used a thin rubber or plastic tube to

Jan 20, 2026 · For those with hydrocephalus, managing brain fluid is key. We know how tough this condition can be. That's why shunts are a game-changer.