In the absence of any uncomfortable symptoms and normal shunt status of the patient, extubation is not recommended.
Currently, the treatment of hydrocephalus is still based on shunt surgery. In shunt surgery, a shunt is placed in the ventricle of the brain, and the fluid is passed through the shunt subcutaneously to other parts of the body, such as the abdominal cavity or chest cavity. After surgery, the shunt is placed in the body and is recommended to be kept in place for life if there are no abnormalities.
The shunt does not interfere with the patient’s normal life after the shunt operation. If the patient does not experience any discomfort and the shunt is not broken or infected, it is not recommended to remove the shunt. After the operation, the shunt can be reviewed regularly to check the status of the shunt, and if necessary, it can be replaced by pulling out the old tube and putting in a new one.
It is recommended that patients choose regular hospitals for hydrocephalus shunt surgery, and follow the doctor’s instructions for follow-up treatment after surgery. If there is any discomfort during the drainage period, the patient should also inform the doctor in time.