Spontaneous transanal externalization of ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Scientific Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim of this paper is to report a case of spontaneous externalization of Ventriculoperitoneal shunt tube through anus in an eighteen months female child (k/c/o Dandy-Walker malformation) treated with placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus. The exact cause of such externalization is not known. Unusual migration of distal catheter tip of VP shunt is a rare and bowel perforation is reported to occur between 0.1% and 0.7%. In view of the potential risk for meningitis prompt and aggressive management is essential to avoid morbidity and mortality.
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Raghavendra H, Pendyala S, Punit T, Panigraghi MK
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