Congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) represent rare developmental vascular anomalies in which blood from the portal venous system bypasses the liver and is diverted into the systemic circulation.

Gore & Associates announced European CE Mark approval of a 6- to 10-mm diameter range for the Gore Viatorr TIPS—trans ...

Millions of people worldwide suffer from hydrocephalus, or a buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, and which recently received greater attention when Billy Joel announced his diagnosis.

A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a narrow plastic tube that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid into your abdomen (belly). Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protects your brain by acting as a shock absorber ...

Blood shunts are fixed-diameter tubes, commonly used in heart reconstruction surgeries, including for the treatment of congenital cardiovascular defects. For children born with severe heart defects, ...

Idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus is a neurologic disorder characterized by impaired gait, balance, cognition, and bladder control in older adults. The disorder is treated with shunt surgery, ...

The use of aqueous shunts for the management of refractory glaucoma is increasing compared with trabeculectomy. The number of shunts being placed increased 184% from 1995 to 2004. Commonly used ...