Cerebrospinal fluid diversion

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Diversion (pronunciation: ser-uh-broh-spahy-nuhl floo-id dih-vur-zhuhn) is a medical procedure used to treat conditions that affect the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain.

Etymology

The term "Cerebrospinal Fluid Diversion" is derived from the Latin words cerebrum (brain), spinalis (spinal), fluidus (fluid), and divertire (to turn aside).

Definition

Cerebrospinal Fluid Diversion is a surgical procedure that involves the redirection of cerebrospinal fluid from the brain or spine to another area of the body. This is typically done to alleviate pressure on the brain caused by conditions such as hydrocephalus, where there is an accumulation of CSF in the brain.

Procedure

The procedure is usually performed by a neurosurgeon and involves the insertion of a shunt, a flexible tube, into the ventricular system of the brain. The shunt has a valve that controls the flow of CSF and diverts it to another part of the body, usually the abdominal cavity, where it can be reabsorbed.

Related Terms

  • Hydrocephalus: A condition characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain, leading to increased pressure inside the skull.
  • Shunt: A tube that can move fluid from one part of the body to another.
  • Ventricular system: A set of four interconnected cavities (ventricles) in the brain where the cerebrospinal fluid is produced.
  • Neurosurgeon: A medical specialist who treats diseases and conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain and spine.

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