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In medicine, a shunt is a hole or passage which moves, or allows movement of, fluid from one part of the body to another. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Hydrocephalus | 360 |
96% |
| Pseudotumor Cerebri | 16 |
56% |
| Spina Bifida | 5 |
100% |
| Meniere's Disease | 3 |
67% |
| Brain / CNS Tumors | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 95% (392
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Shunts Reviews
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I've had my shunt almost my whole life. I've had at least 200 shunt revisions
Working / Worked
worked from march of 2012 to october of 2013, not working well at th moment
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worked great from march of 2012 to october of 2013, not working so well at the moment.
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I had a shunt placed in my bad ear two years ago. It helped tremendously! The episodes became more manageable and less frequent.
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Had a shunt put in after a bipass failed. shunt failed 3 times. The current one has lasted 10 years by God's grace. often get low pressure headaches (weather related) pain around the shunt, or abdomenal pain around scar area.
Working / Worked
I have had a shunt for over 50 years. I was shunted when I was about 3 or 4 months old. I have had 38 or more revisions. I was one of the first successful treatments. I have some brain damage, mental problems, hearing loss, vision problems and problems with bipolar/depression.
Working / Worked
My daughter has a VP shunt, Medtronic Strata valve. One revision due to infection because of a malfunction.
Working / Worked
I had a shunt put in my spinal cord and had a shunt revision done on my vp shunt a year later and no problems since.
Working / Worked
It works very well! I have not had a shunt revision in over 7 years
Working / Worked
it works
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Discussions
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How long do shunts really last?
I am 51. I have had 38 revisions. My last one was when I was 18. You do the math. [More] -
How long do shunts really last?
I agree that it really depends on the person. My first programmable shunt lasted for 3 months and then blocked, my second was non programmable and las... [More] -
How long do shunts really last?
I have an old school shunt, and I've had it for a year and a half- no problemos! :D [More] -
Codman Shunts Physician Directory
Just found a resource for those that have Codman shunts and are looking for a Neurosurgeon that is familiar with this type of shunt. Its a website ... [More] -
How long do shunts really last?
Let me start off by saying I feel great! I am pain free and completely recovered from my last bought with hydro. My most recent shunt revision was in ... [More]
