Unusual Gross Pneumocephalus and Pneumoperitoneum after VP Shunt Surgery: A Case Report

Khanolkar A; Sarin Yk

Unusual Gross Pneumocephalus and Pneumoperitoneum after VP Shunt Surgery: A Case Report

J Neonatal Surg. 2015 Apr 1;4(2):21. eCollection 2015 Apr-Jun.

Authors

Khanolkar A¹, Sarin Yk¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatric Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi-110002.

PMID: 26034715
PMCID: PMC4447474

Abstract

We report an unusual case where a two-month infant developed a simultaneous and spontaneous pneumocephalus and gross pneumoperitoneum along with progressive surgical emphysema after VP shunt procedure.

Keywords: Complications; Pneumocephalusa; Pneumoperitoneum; VP shunt.

Publication types

Case Reports