Title of article :
Umbilical Hernia and Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Complications
Author/Authors :
Ardalan, Maryam Division of Neurosurgery - Children’s Hospital Medical Center - Tehran University of Medical Science , Rafati, Ali Division of Neurosurgery - Children’s Hospital Medical Center - Tehran University of Medical Science , Nejat, Faridh Division of Neurosurgery - Children’s Hospital Medical Center - Tehran University of Medical Science , El-Khashab, Mostafa Department of Neurosurgery - Hackensack University Medical Center - New Jersey - USA
Abstract :
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is the standard
management of hydrocephalus. A wide range of
complications have been reported for this
procedure including malfunction, infection,
pseudocyst, peritoneal complications, and catheter
extrusion[1]. The incidence of distal shunt
migration has been reported 10% with defined
causes[2]. Improvements in surgical techniques
and the development of silastic shunt tubing have
been helpful adjuncts in reducing the incidence of
abdominal complications[3]. We present two
children with umbilical hernia and abdominal
complications of VP shunts.
Keywords :
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt , Umbilical Hernia , Fistula , Perforation
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
