Assessing Safety and Timing of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt and Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Newborns

Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt placement (VPS) is a common surgical procedure for treating newborns with hydrocephalus. Due to poor feeding, these patients often require a gastrostomy tube (GT). There is controversy regarding safety and outcomes when patients require a VPS and GT.