[Prolapse of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt through the rectum]

Cir Pediatr. 1996 Jul;9(3):122-4.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

The ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS) are commonly used to liberate the pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid in hydrocephalus. It is a very common therapy in pediatric neurosurgery. It is also considered as a safe and efficient, well tolerated control in the hydrocephalus patient. But it may bring complications. We present a case of sigmoid perforation due to a ventriculoperitoneal shunt unnoticed and symptomless until the tube broke through the rectum. The abdominal complications of VPS, their diagnosis, and management are also commented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Colon, Sigmoid / physiopathology
  • Colon, Sigmoid / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / surgery*
  • Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Perforation / physiopathology
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / adverse effects*