The spontaneous umbilical perforation of the distal end of ventriculoperitoneal shunt

We present a case of umbilical perforation of the distal end of ventriculoperitoneal shunt as a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunts including an umbilical abscess and an infection related with ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The ventriculoperitoneal catheter was removed, the umbilical absce...

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Published inNeuro-chirurgie Vol. 48; no. 2-3 Pt 1; p. 128
Main Authors Silav, G, Tun, K, Dolgun, H, Unlu, A, Selcuki, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published France 01.05.2002
Subjects
Catheterization
Female
Humans
Hydrocephalus - etiology
Hydrocephalus - surgery
Infant, Newborn
Meningomyelocele - complications
Meningomyelocele - pathology
Meningomyelocele - surgery
Neurosurgical Procedures
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Umbilicus - injuries
Umbilicus - pathology
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - adverse effects
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Summary:We present a case of umbilical perforation of the distal end of ventriculoperitoneal shunt as a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunts including an umbilical abscess and an infection related with ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The ventriculoperitoneal catheter was removed, the umbilical abscess was drained and appropriate medication was employed for infection with successful outcome. Possible factors that might predispose to these complications of ventriculoperitoneal shunting are suggested.
ISSN:0028-3770