Neuro Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
encephalocele
Congenital neural tube defect resulting in herniation of brain tissue through a skull opening.
ventriculoatrial shunt
A cerebrospinal fluid diversion system that drains from the brain ventricles to the right atrium of the heart.
ventriculomegaly
Abnormal enlargement of the cerebral ventricles, which may indicate increased intracranial pressure or brain tissue loss...
ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Medical device that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid from brain ventricles to the peritoneal cavity.
ventriculostomy
Surgical creation of an opening into the cerebral ventricles for CSF drainage or intracranial pressure monitoring.