Pyogenic liver abscess complicating a ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Pediatr Surg Int. 1998 Jan;13(1):6-7. doi: 10.1007/s003830050230.

Abstract

Pyogenic liver abscess is a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting. We report a 4-month-old female with this complication who was successfully treat ed by computed tomography-guided percutaneous transhepatic catheter drainage, shunt externalization, and parenteral antibiotics. Liver abscess is a possible intra-abdominal complication of VP shunting, and imaging studies are good adjuncts in making the clinical diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fever / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Liver Abscess / diagnosis
  • Liver Abscess / etiology*
  • Liver Abscess / therapy
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / adverse effects*