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