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==Trivia== |
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* A cerebral shunt is commonly used to treat patients with ''hydrocephalus'', a condition where excess fluid under the skull creates pressure on the brain. The shunt helps to relieve pressure by draining the fluid. The exact purpose of Sylar's shunt is unknown. |
* A cerebral shunt is commonly used to treat patients with ''hydrocephalus'', a condition where excess fluid under the skull creates pressure on the brain. The shunt helps to relieve pressure by draining the fluid. The exact purpose of Sylar's shunt is unknown. |
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* In the [[commentary]] for ''[[The Fix]]'', writer [[Natalie Chaidez]] said that the shunt was used to drain [[Sylar]]'s [[brain]] fluid for testing purposes. |
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Revision as of 06:04, 1 September 2007
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| First mentioned: | Distractions |
| Owned by: | The Company |
| Current status: | Sylar left the shunt on the floor of his cell. |
Sylar had a cerebral shunt implanted into his skull for unknown purposes.
About
Godsend
After Eden McCain's death, Sylar is put through a series of tests by the Company. In order to examine his brain, a shunt is implanted into his skull.
Distractions
After surprising Mr. Bennet, Sylar forcibly removes the shunt by ripping it out of his skull.
Trivia
- A cerebral shunt is commonly used to treat patients with hydrocephalus, a condition where excess fluid under the skull creates pressure on the brain. The shunt helps to relieve pressure by draining the fluid. The exact purpose of Sylar's shunt is unknown.
- In the commentary for The Fix, writer Natalie Chaidez said that the shunt was used to drain Sylar's brain fluid for testing purposes.
Gallery
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Sylar's medical file from primatechpaper.com notes he had a shunt. -
Sylar forcibly removes the shunt in his cell.
External Links
- Shunt — Wikipedia
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt on MedlinePlus
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