A shunt is the main method for treating hydrocephalus, and can be used for certain other conditions, like IIH or arachnoid cysts. It is a thin, flexible silicone tube which carries excess fluid (CSF) from the head or spine to another part of the body. This allows the CSF to be either absorbed by the body or removed into the bloodstream.  

Knowing your shunt - how it works and what type you have - is very important.

Read on below for more information. Or if you have specific questions and would like to speak to someone, then please get in touch with our team.