Migration of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt into lateral ventricle of an adult

Surg Neurol. 1979 May;11(5):399-400.

Abstract

Migration of an entire ventriculo-peritoneal shunt into the lateral ventricle of an adult patient with chronic hydrocephalus is presented. The possible causes are reviewed.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebral Ventricles
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / adverse effects*
  • Foreign Bodies*
  • Foreign-Body Migration*
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / etiology
  • Hydrocephalus / surgery*
  • Male
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / complications