Day 25 of National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month: Ventriculoatrial shunt placement enables cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to flow from the cerebral ventricular system to the atrium of the heart. The preferred distal site is the peritoneal space (ventriculoperitoneal shunt), as this space is generally safely accessible and possesses more than adequate absorptive capacity for the CSF volume produced by a given person. In rare cases, the peritoneal space is inadequate, necessitating an alternative distal site. The most common alternative sites are the cardiac atrium (ventriculoatrial shunt) and the pleural space (ventriculopleural shunt). Common reasons for this include previous intra-abdominal infection and scarring due to prior procedures or intra-abdominal pathology. Once the peritoneum is ruled out, the surgeon must verify that the atrium is an acceptable target. Tell Someone and Raise Awareness! #PHFHAM2015
PHF Photo on the Logo Campaign Hydrocephalus Awareness Month Now - End of September WHO WANTS ONE??? Send an email to mike@hydrocephaluskids.org w/ picture of Hydro Hero What is it? What does RESEARCH mean to YOU? Welcome to the 1st Annual Hydrocephalus Awareness Month 'Photo on the Logo' Fundraising & Awareness Campaign, starring your Hydro Hero! ***** The Ask: We ask that you load your 'Photo on the Logo' on your Facebook page at least 4 times until the end of September; sharing your story and having your family & friends support our mission of "Funding a Cure for Hydrocephalus" and adding this line to your Facebook post: September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month #phfham2016. Please join me in funding research for #Hydrocephalus by donating here: http://www.active.com/donate/phfham2016 All donations are tax-deductible. How simple is that??? Now, who wants one again?? Sent from my iPhone
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