Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

**Definition:** Surgical creation of a communication between a cerebral ventricle and the peritoneum by means of a plastic tube to permit drainage of cerebrospinal fluid for relief of hydrocephalus. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

**Tree numbers:** - E04.035.188.850 - E04.525.170.850

**Synonyms:** - Ventriculo-peritoneal Shunt