Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts

**Definition:** Tubes inserted to create communication between a cerebral ventricle and the internal jugular vein. Their emplacement permits draining of cerebrospinal fluid for relief of hydrocephalus or other condition leading to fluid accumulation in the ventricles.

**Tree numbers:** - E04.035.188 - E04.525.170

**Synonyms:** - Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt - Shunt, Cerebrospinal Fluid - Shunts, Cerebrospinal Fluid