Perforation of the Distal End of the Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt into the Bladder with Calculus Formation

The placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is the most common form of treatment for hydrocephalus.The distal end of the VP shunt is commonly placed in the peritoneal cavity. Various complications of the distal end of the shunt have been described in the literature.We report an unusual case o...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric neurosurgery 2009-01, Vol.45 (1), p.53-55
Hauptverfasser:	Ramana Murthy, K.V., Jayaram Reddy, S., Prasad, D.V.S.R.K.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bladder Case Report Child Humans Hydrocephalus - surgery Male Neurosurgery Pediatrics Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging Postoperative Complications - etiology Postoperative Complications - surgery Postoperative period Radiography Urinary Bladder - injuries Urinary Bladder - surgery Urinary Calculi - diagnostic imaging Urinary Calculi - etiology Urinary Calculi - surgery Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:	The placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is the most common form of treatment for hydrocephalus.The distal end of the VP shunt is commonly placed in the peritoneal cavity. Various complications of the distal end of the shunt have been described in the literature.We report an unusual case of perforation of the distal end of the VP shunt into the bladder, with vesical calculus formation.
ISSN:	1016-2291 1423-0305
DOI:	10.1159/000204904