Intracardial catheter migration of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt: Pathophysiology and interdisciplinary management.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.12.089
Abstract: BACKGROUND Intracardial migration of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a rare complication and it has been described in only single case reports. Herein, we report the successful interdisciplinary management of an intracardial migration of a… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; migration ventriculoperitoneal; management; ventriculoperitoneal shunt ... See more keywords
Intracranial migration of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt: A case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_1098_2022
Abstract: Background: The intracranial migration of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) has been previously described, it is a very rare event, and the mechanisms of this migration have not yet been elucidated. Case Description: Newborn at 38… read more here.
Keywords: migration ventriculoperitoneal; ventriculoperitoneal shunt; intracranial migration; migration ... See more keywords
Shunt migration in ventriculoperitoneal shunting: A comprehensive review of literature
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DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.253968
Abstract: Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are one of the commonest surgical procedures performed in neurosurgery. Complications of this procedure include mechanical complications and nonmechanical ones. The most distressing mechanical complication is shunt migration, and often when this occurs,… read more here.
Keywords: ventriculoperitoneal; review; shunt migration; migration ventriculoperitoneal ... See more keywords