A rare complication with ventriculoperitoneal shunt in pediatric cases

Volume: 50 Number: 1 March 1, 2011
  • Dağtekin A
  • Karabağ H
  • Avcı E
  • Naycı A
  • Bağdatoğlu C
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A rare complication with ventriculoperitoneal shunt in pediatric cases

Abstract

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery is the commonly used technique for the managment of hydrocephalus in pediatric cases. This procedure is associated with various complications. The most common complications are shunt infection and obstruction due to the ventriculoperitoneal shunt device. Migration of the peritoneal catheter is one of the rarest complications of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt procedure. We describe two cases of migration of a peritoneal catheter with regard to the spontoneaus extrusion of the distal portion of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt through the anus and through the intact abdominal wall. The proper follow-up and management with acceptable diagnostic tools are discussed in light of related literature for the present cases.

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Dağtekin A

Karabağ H

Avcı E

Naycı A

Bağdatoğlu C

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March 1, 2011

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March 1, 2011

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Year 2011 Volume: 50 Number: 1

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1.Dağtekin A, Karabağ H, Avcı E, Naycı A, Bağdatoğlu C. Pediatrik olgularda ventriküloperitoneal şantın nadir komplikasyonu. EJM [Internet]. 2011 Mar. 1;50(1):65-8. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA93RF82YB

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