Hydrocephalus Shunts

Placement of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) shunt systems to treat hydrocephalus is a common medical procedure and a life-saving treatment for many patients. These shunt systems drain excess fluid from the brain to another part of the body where the fluid is absorbed as part of the circulatory process. The HealthTrust physician advisors, including neurosurgeons, collaborated on this category and their feedback is included in the document.