RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Adult Radiographic Shuntogram
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 721
OP 726
VO 21
IS 4
A1 Bartynski, Walter S.
A1 Valliappan, Saravanan
A1 Uselman, James H.
A1 Spearman, Michael P.
YR 2000
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/21/4/721.abstract
AB Summary: We describe the adult radiographic shuntogram, a simple method to evaluate the function and patency of a ventriculoperitoneal or ventriculoatrial shunt. The procedure involves placing contrast material into the valve of a shunt system and following the flow for appropriate clearing of contrast agent from the shunt tubing. Twenty-three studies were obtained in 15 patients in whom shunt malfunction was suspected. The method can be used to establish valve malfunction, ventricular or distal catheter obstruction, and peritoneal encystment.