Extrusion of the Ventricular Component of a Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Into the Subgaleal Space: Case Report of an Unusual Complication

Authors

  • Murat Yılmaz Dept Of Neurosurgery, University Of Dokuz Eylul, School Of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Orhan Kalemci Dept Of Neurosurgery, University Of Dokuz Eylul, School Of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Koray Ur Dept Of Neurosurgery, University Of Dokuz Eylul, School Of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Zafer K. Yüksel Department Of Neurosurgery, University Of Sutcu Imam, School Of Medicine, Kahraman Maras, Turkey.
  • Kemal Yücesoy Dept Of Neurosurgery, University Of Dokuz Eylul, School Of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5222/sscd.2014.020

Keywords:

Migration, shunt, ventriculoperitoneal, subgaleal coiling

Abstract

Background: The migration of ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt catheters used in the treatment of hydrocephalus is an infrequent complication which occurs without any recognizable cause.

Case report: An unusual case of ventricular catheter extrusion into the subgaleal area in a five-month-old hydrocephalic baby is presented. The event occured nearly 3 months following the placement of a VP shunt. VP shunt revision was performed without any neurological deterioration, and the patient has been included in the clinical follow-up protocol.

Conclusion: In the literature ventricular end extrusion into the scalp has not been reported, so far. Although VP shunt application is very effective in treatment of hydrocephalus, it may cause unexpected complications.

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Published

2014-03-30

How to Cite

1.
Yılmaz M, Kalemci O, Ur K, Yüksel ZK, Yücesoy K. Extrusion of the Ventricular Component of a Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Into the Subgaleal Space: Case Report of an Unusual Complication. J Nervous Sys Surgery [Internet]. 2014 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Apr. 19];4(1):20-3. Available from: https://sscdergisi.org/index.php/sscd/article/view/46

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Case Report