Spontaneous umbilical fistula: A rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Spontaneous umbilical fistula: A rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Although complications following ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus are not uncommon, leak of cerebrospinal fluid from the normal umbilicus following ventriculoperitoneal shunt is very rare. One such case is reported.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of pediatric surgery 1993-04, Vol.28 (4), p.630-631
Hauptverfasser: Das, P.C., Radhakrishna, K., Rao, P.L.N.G.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts - adverse effects
Esophagus
Female
Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Fistula - etiology
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Infant
Medical sciences
Other diseases. Semiology
Peritoneal Cavity
Radiography
Umbilicus
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Zusammenfassung:Although complications following ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus are not uncommon, leak of cerebrospinal fluid from the normal umbilicus following ventriculoperitoneal shunt is very rare. One such case is reported.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/0022-3468(93)90676-C