Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Veins of Head and Neck01:19

Veins of Head and Neck

7.3K
The blood drainage from the head and neck is primarily managed by three pairs of veins: the external jugular, internal jugular, and vertebral veins. The external jugular veins drain superficial scalp and face structures, passing over the sternocleidomastoid muscles to empty into the subclavian veins.
On the other hand, the vertebral veins, unlike their arterial counterparts, are not primarily responsible for brain drainage. Instead, they drain the cervical vertebrae, spinal cord, and some small...
7.3K
Anatomy of the Brain: Ventricles01:18

Anatomy of the Brain: Ventricles

11.7K
There are hollow fluid-filled cavities known as ventricles deep inside the human brain. There are two lateral ventricles, one in each cerebral hemisphere, and each has three different projections — the anterior, inferior, and posterior horns visible from the lateral side. A thin membrane called the septum pellucidum separates the two lateral ventricles. The slender third ventricle in the diencephalon is connected to each lateral ventricle via a channel called the interventricular foramen.
11.7K
Glaucoma: Overview01:25

Glaucoma: Overview

1.7K
Glaucoma is an eye condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure that damages the retina and optic nerve, leading to irreversible blindness if left untreated. The human eye has various components, including the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, and optic nerve. Aqueous humor is secreted by the epithelium of the ciliary body in the posterior chamber and flows through the trabecular meshwork and canal of Schlemm, maintaining normal intraocular pressure. The trabecular meshwork and the canal...
1.7K
Shunt Admittances01:26

Shunt Admittances

637
Shunt admittances play a crucial role in the analysis of transmission lines, particularly for three-phase systems with neutral conductors. When a uniformly charged conductor is positioned above the Earth, it induces an equal but opposite charge on its surface. This interaction creates electric field lines between the conductor and the Earth.
To model this effect, the method of images is employed. This method involves replacing the Earth with an image conductor that mirrors the original...
637

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Avoiding overdrainage with M.blue valve in pediatric hydrocephalus: efficiency, complications and valve survival.

Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery·2026
Same author

Wormian bones in simple sagittal synostosis: incidence and correlations.

Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery·2025
Same author

Long-Term Success of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in the Pediatric Population with Aqueductal Stenosis.

World neurosurgery·2024
Same author

Is There an Over-Indication for Elective Tracheostomy in Patients With Oral Cavity Cancer?

Cureus·2024
Same author

Lateral-type posterior fossa ependymomas in pediatric population.

Neurocirugia (English Edition)·2024
Same author

Intracranial leptomeningeal CNS ganglioneuroblastoma. First report and review of the literature.

British journal of neurosurgery·2023

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
14:59

Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus

Published on: October 14, 2022

11.9K

Ventriculobiliary Shunts, Another Option.

Mónica Rivero-Garvía1, Giovanni Pancucci, Juan Morcillo

  • 1Unit of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Virgen del Rocío Hospital, Seville, Spain.

Pediatric Neurosurgery
|May 1, 2015
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Ventriculobiliary shunts offer a viable alternative for complex pediatric hydrocephalus cases when standard shunts fail. This approach can be effective in specific situations, though outcomes vary.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: A Single-Entry Point Endoscopic Intraventricular Approach for Third Ventriculostomy and Pineal Biopsy
03:13

Author Spotlight: A Single-Entry Point Endoscopic Intraventricular Approach for Third Ventriculostomy and Pineal Biopsy

Published on: June 28, 2024

1.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 13, 2026

Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
14:59

Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus

Published on: October 14, 2022

11.9K
Author Spotlight: A Single-Entry Point Endoscopic Intraventricular Approach for Third Ventriculostomy and Pineal Biopsy
03:13

Author Spotlight: A Single-Entry Point Endoscopic Intraventricular Approach for Third Ventriculostomy and Pineal Biopsy

Published on: June 28, 2024

1.6K

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Standard hydrocephalus management involves peritoneal or atrial shunts.
  • Complex pediatric cases necessitate exploration of atypical shunt diversion sites.
  • Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) and ventriculoatrial (VA) shunts are common, but not always suitable.

Observation:

  • Three pediatric cases requiring ventriculobiliary shunts (VBS) were analyzed.
  • Case 1: Complex heart disease.
  • Case 2: Hydrocephalus post-brain tumor with central venous reservoir infections.
  • Case 3: Nonreabsorptive hydrocephalus with abdominal complications including pseudocysts and adhesions.

Findings:

  • Two patients (Cases 1 and 3) remain symptom-free 45 and 27 months post-VBS, respectively.
  • One patient (Case 2) experienced infectious complications and unfortunately died 14 months post-VBS.
  • VBS demonstrated efficacy in complex abdominal environments where standard shunts were not feasible.

Implications:

  • Ventriculobiliary shunting presents a potential third-line option for refractory hydrocephalus in children.
  • This technique may be particularly beneficial in cases with abdominal hypertension or complex abdominal pathology.
  • Further research is warranted to establish VBS as a standard alternative and define its long-term outcomes.