I would like a diagram or exray picture of what the left side of the brain looks like w/the shunt in it?

Question

For how long are the shunts useful?

What specialst performs the plalcement of the shunt in the body?

Answer 1

Here's a diagram of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.

It's performed by a Neurosurgeon.  It's used to relieve intracranial pressure caused by any number of conditions, e.g. Chiari malformations, etc.

If there is a question of whether the shunt is not functioning properly, a 'shunt series' (radiographs) can be obtained to determine that the VP shunt hasn't been dislodged.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...

Answer 2

what's a shunt? im interested in the brain as well and maybe if u can explain it to me, ill find u a picture..ill check back soon!