Into which anatomical structure or area is the distal catheter most often inserted in a V-P shunt procedure?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The distal catheter in a V-P shunt procedure is most often inserted into the peritoneal cavity, where excess cerebrospinal fluid can be absorbed and eliminated by the body. This helps to alleviate symptoms associated with hydrocephalus, such as increased intracranial pressure and headaches. The other options (B, C, and D) are not typically involved in V-P shunt procedures.

Into Which Anatomical Structure or Area Is the Distal Catheter