A shunt is any small tube designed for medical use to allow fluid to drain from one part of the body to the other. On occasion, they contain one-way valves to allow the fluid to only flow in one direction. They can be inserted temporarily to treat an acute condition, or permanently for treatment of a chronic condition. Some of the uses of shunts are:
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