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Shunt
From Heroes Wiki
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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.
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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
 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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