Upward Migration of a Peritoneal Catheter Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 383-385, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
We present an unusual case of peritoneal catheter migration following a ventriculoperitoneal shunt operation. A 7-month-old infant, who had suffered from intraventricular hemorrhage at birth, was shunted for progressive hydrocephalus. The peritoneal catheter, connected to an 'ultra small, low pressure valve system' (Strata(R); PS Medical,Gola, CA, USA) at the subgaleal space, was placed into the peritoneal cavity about 30 cm in length. The patient returned to our hospital due to scalp swelling 21 days after the surgery. Simple X-ray images revealed total upward migration and coiling of the peritoneal catheter around the valve. Possible mechanisms leading to proximal upward migration of a peritoneal catheter are discussed.
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Cavidad Peritoneal
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Cuero Cabelludo
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Derivación Ventriculoperitoneal
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Parto
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Catéteres
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Hemorragia
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Hidrocefalia
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Humans
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Infant
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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2013
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