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An external ventricular drain (EVD) is a temporary drain that drains cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles in the centre of the brain to an external reservoir. The EVD consists of a thin plastic tube (catheter) which is placed into the ventricles of the brain and connected to an external drainage system. The two main reasons EVDs are inserted are:
Inserting an EVD The drain is inserted under a general anaesthetic. If your child has an infected ventricular peritoneal (VP) shunt this will be removed at the same time. The procedure takes about one to two hours. Before your child goes to theatre the surgeon will discuss the procedure with you and you will have to sign a consent form.