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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (and reservoir) insertion
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Perform independently (DrNB, NMC); DrNB6 Phase 1-2: observed or assisted
- Also called
- VP shunt, Ommaya reservoir
Videos and resources
- VideoHydrocephalus shunt video by Dr. Cal Shipley, M.D.3:25
- VideoDemonstration of Shunt Placement Using StealthStation® EM Navigation2:29
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Venticuloperitoneal stunts.” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 18)
“Ventriculoperitoneal stunts.” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 15)
“Ventriculoperitoneal shunts, reservoirs.” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 14)