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A Review of Cerebral Shunts, Current Technologies, and Future Endeavors.
Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine 2018 September
Objective . The use of cerebrospinal shunts is the standard of care for hydrocephalus. However, shunts are extremely vulnerable to failure and lack noninvasive methods to monitor their viability. We review current shunt technologies and attempts to improve their function. Methods . A PubMed search was performed to find literature on shunts and shunt function. Company brochures and websites were also used. Results . Fixed and variable pressure valves from four major companies are discussed. Also reviewed are siphon resistive devices, intracranial pressure sensors, and recent attempts on the development of cerebrospinal fluid sensors, including a micromechanical flow sensor we have recently developed. Conclusions . While variable pressure valves and siphon resistive devices have both had considerable success in dealing with variable intracranial pressure, a more sophisticated, continuous monitoring system is needed to ensure shunt viability and patient safety. An integrated flow sensor may provide the ability to track fluid flow and determine shunt functionality.
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