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Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
Published on: October 14, 2022
Cervical-peritoneal shunt placement for postoperative cervical pseudomeningocele
Shane A Andrew1, Kanwaldeep S Sidhu
1Michigan State University State Wide Campus System, Mount Clemens, MI, USA. shanealexandrew@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Postoperative pseudomeningocele after an anterior approach to the cervical spine is an uncommon complication and may present a difficult challenge to treat. Patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) are especially prone to dural leaks and resultant pseudomeningocele formation. We present a case of recalcitrant pseudomeningocele in a patient with OPLL after anterior decompression and stabilization of the cervical spine treated with cervical-peritoneal shunt.
