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
We would like to thank Alicia Cloutier of RE/MAX Encore for sponsoring a hole in our upcoming golf tournament to raise money for a cure! Alicia has been an advocate for hydrocephalus research and a personal friend for many years. Please consider her as an agent if you are entering the real estate market. Alicia Cloutier / Realtor RE/MAX 436 S. Broadway St., Suite E Lake Orion, MI 48362. Direct (248) 891-2087 http://www.aliciacloutier.com/home.asp
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