A ventricular shunt is a small plastic tube that is surgically placed to drain excess fluid and relieve pressure on the brain. Ventricular shunts are used on children to treat hydrocephalus, a disorder caused by improper brain fluid drainage or absorption from tumors, brain bleeds, and other sources.
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Pediatricians are increasingly involved with the diagnosis of autism with the aide of a litany of tools, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies.