What is Lumboperitoneal shunt?
Category: Surgeries
Most popular types: Medtronic Strata Shunt
Lumboperitoneal or lumbar-peritoneal shunts are used in neurological disorders, in cases of chronic increased intracranial pressure to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idiopathic intracranial hypertension | 5 | 3 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | 1 | |
| Support kidney health | 1 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Lumboperitoneal shunt
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty staying asleep | 1 | |
| Head pain | 1 | |
| Head pressure | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Lumboperitoneal shunt
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 5 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 |
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