About vp shunt

Cerebral shunts/VP Shuntsare commonly used to treat hydrocephalus, the swelling of the brain due to excess buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). They are used to remove excessive cerebro spinal fluid from the cranium cavity, as extra fluid increases the pressure inside cranium and thus can damage the brain tissue. The shunt help is draining the excess fluid and help in maintaining the normal pressure inside the cranium cavity. The extra fluid is drained either into chest or abdominal cavity through a drain or tube which is tunneled inside the body.

Dr. Balamurgan M

Neurosurgeon | Director - Department of Neurodurgery

M.B.B.S, MD, DNB (Neurosurgery)

Works at Apollo Hospital Chennai
Chennai, India

Dr. Balamurgan M is a leading neurosurgeon with over 21 years of experience and specializes in brain and spine surgeries.He is a known academician and have been keenly involved in teaching medical students at renowned medical institutions.

He has published many papers in reputed national and international journals related to medicine and surgery, and is a member of various eminent medical associations.

Dr. Balamuruganhas expertise in surgeries related to brain and spine, a pioneer when it comes to brain tumor treatment and has a keen interest in Radio surgery, Functional neurosurgery and Endoscopic Spine and Skull base surgery.

Clinical Focus

  • Brain Aneurysm surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Endoscopic Spine surgery
  • Endoscopic Skull base surgery
  • Functional neurosurgery
  • Radio surgery

Awards

  • Prof A. Venugopal Gold Medal in Urology
  • Prof A. L. Mudaliar Gold Medal in Medicine
  • Raja Sir Ramaswamy Mudaliar Gold Medal in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Sir Branfoot Prize in Clinical Obstetrics
  • University First in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Best Resident Award - 1996
  • Best Neurosurgery Resident Award - 1996
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