KIEE International Transactions on Electrophysics and Applications

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A Micro Shunt Valve with Anti-siphon Effect

  • Lee, Sang-Wook (Underwater Technology Research Center, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo) ;
  • Yoon, Hyeun-Joong (Division of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ajou University) ;
  • Yang, Sang-Sik (Division of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ajou University)
  • Published : 2004.02.01
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Abstract

This paper presents the fabrication and testing of a two-way pressure regulation micro shunt valve with an anti-siphon effect that can be implanted in hydrocephalus patients. This micro shunt valve consists of a silicone rubber membrane and a valve seat for the opening pressure control as well as the anti-siphon behavior. The two-way pressure regulation and the anti-siphon effect of the micro shunt valve are verified experimentally for various sizes of membranes and valve seats.

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