Brain shunt tubing demonstration (IMAGE)

University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine

Brain shunt tubing demonstration

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The thin tubing used as part of the brain shunt for hydrocephalus is demonstrated on a plastic model of the brain. The tubing is attached to a small valve for draining excess brain fluid.

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Tim Griffis/UW Medicine

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