Journal of Pediatric Neurology - Volume 2, issue 4

Authors: Yılmaz, Nebi | Kıymaz, Nejmi | Yılmaz, Cahide | Çaksen, Hüseyin | Yuca, Sevil Ar

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: In general, treatment of hydrocephalus requires the application of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt. Despite the peritoneal cavity being convenient for absorption of cerebrospinal fluid, multiple complications related to the shunt tends to develop within this area. The most frequent complications are abdominal. A rare complication can occurs with perforation of the organs located in peritoneal cavity by the catheter when infection occurs. Here we report two cases (because of unusual presentation) of shunt complication, they …were operated for hydrocephalus. Acute traumatic anal protrusion of the peritoneal catheter occurred in the first case while a spontaneous anal protrusion during follow-up period, in the second case. The predisposing factors were thought to be previous abdominal infection and the use of trocar during operation in the first case and chronic irritative effect of the ventriculo-peritoneal catheter in the second case. (J Pediatr Neurol 2004; 2(4): 241–244). Show more

Keywords: ventriculo-peritoneal shunt, complication, hydrocephalus, anal protrusion

Citation: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 241-244, 2004

Authors: Ödemi, Ender | Türkay, Sadi | Tunca, Ayşe | Karada, Ahmet

Article Type: Other

Citation: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 245-246, 2004