Subcutaneous catheter calcification in ventriculoperitoneal shunts

In three male patients with long-standing Silastic ventriculoperitoneal shunts, a sleeve of dystrophic calcification surrounding the catheter at the thoracic inlet developed, visible on plain radiographs. Such calcification indicates degeneration and tethering of the shunt catheter. It was associate...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of neuroradiology : AJNR 1995-06, Vol.16 (6), p.1276-1278
Hauptverfasser:	Stannard, MW, Rollins, NK
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Biological and medical sciences Calcinosis - diagnostic imaging Calcinosis - surgery Case Reports Child Equipment Failure Follow-Up Studies Humans Hydrocephalus - surgery Male Medical sciences Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging Postoperative Complications - surgery Radiography Reoperation Silicone Elastomers Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Technology. Biomaterials. Equipments Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - instrumentation
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Zusammenfassung:	In three male patients with long-standing Silastic ventriculoperitoneal shunts, a sleeve of dystrophic calcification surrounding the catheter at the thoracic inlet developed, visible on plain radiographs. Such calcification indicates degeneration and tethering of the shunt catheter. It was associated with shunt disconnection in two patients.
ISSN:	0195-6108 1936-959X