Broncho-pleural fistula due to trans-diaphragmatic migration of the distal end of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt

Abstract We report two cases of broncho-pleural fistula resulting from trans-diaphragmatic migration of the distal catheter of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt. Relevant literature on thoracic complications of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt is reviewed. The clinical presentation, diagnosis and managemen...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical neurology and neurosurgery 2008-03, Vol.110 (3), p.276-278
Hauptverfasser:	Leyon, Joe J, Kaliaperumal, Chandrasekaran, Flynn, Peter A, Gray, W. John, Kelly, Martin G, Choudhari, Kishor A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen Accidents, Traffic Adolescent Adult Biological and medical sciences Bronchial Fistula - diagnostic imaging Bronchial Fistula - pathology Bronchopleural fistula Complications of VP shunt Cough - complications Female Foreign-Body Migration - diagnostic imaging Foreign-Body Migration - pathology Hernias Humans Hydrocephalus - etiology Male Medical research Medical sciences Migration Multiple Trauma - pathology Neurology Neurosurgery Pleural Diseases - diagnostic imaging Pleural Diseases - pathology Pregnancy Radiography, Thoracic Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Ventriculo peritoneal shunt Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract We report two cases of broncho-pleural fistula resulting from trans-diaphragmatic migration of the distal catheter of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt. Relevant literature on thoracic complications of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt is reviewed. The clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of V–P shunt-related broncho-pleural fistulae are discussed.
ISSN:	0303-8467 1872-6968
DOI:	10.1016/j.clineuro.2007.10.002