Upward Migration of a Peritoneal Catheter Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

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 p...

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Main Authors: Cho, Kyung Rae, Yeon, Je Young, Shin, Hyung Jin
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Korean Neurosurgical Society 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3756136/