Our results indicate that a future study may be warranted to address whether polyethylene terephthalate sutures are in fact a risk factor for either initial aqueous shunt exposure or repair failure.

None of the trials directly compare the use of aqueous shunts to a sham procedure, so it is difficult to quantify the benefit of aqueous shunts compared to continued medical therapy. However ...

Ventricular catheter placement and shunt management are critical components in the treatment of conditions like hydrocephalus, where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates in the brain's ventricles.