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lumbar subarachnoid-peritoneal/pleural shunt
An artificial passage (shunt) from the lumbar subarachnoid space into the peritoneum or pleura.
Indications:
- hydrocephalus
a) increased intracranial pressure
b) normal pressure hydrocephalus
* after risk of brainstem herniation is ruled out
General
cerebrospinal fluid shunt
References
CPT