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Shunt site chronic calcified extradural hematoma: An avoidable complication
Sudhansu Sekhar Mishra1, Mani Charan Satapathy1, Satya Bhusan Senapati1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Shrirama Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
Extradural hematoma (EDH) is a rare complication following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgery. Prompt surgical decompression of EDH can lead to symptom improvement.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Medical Complications
Background:
- Extradural hematoma (EDH) is a rare but serious complication of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt procedures.
- It is more prevalent in pediatric and young adult populations due to dural adhesion characteristics.
- EDH can be preventable and manageable with proper surgical techniques.
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