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cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
fluid produced in the brain containing proteins, electrolytes, and nutrients that cushions the brain and spinal cord from injury

All About Shunt Surgery


Shunt surgery is performed by a neurosurgeon during a relatively short and uncomplicated procedure. Click below to learn about:

How to prepare for shunt surgery The shunt surgery procedure What to expect after shunt surgery Outcomes of shunt surgery