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Bladder perforation by ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
Marcelo Eller Miranda1,2, Mariana Bueno de Sousa2, Edson Samesima Tatsuo1,2
1Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Summary
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications can include bladder perforation, a rare event. This case details a 4-month-old infant
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Urology
Background:
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are used to treat hydrocephalus.
- Bladder perforation is a rare but serious complication of these shunts.
Observation:
- A 4-month-old infant presented with distal catheter extrusion through the urethra.
- This indicated a potential bladder perforation by the ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
Findings:
- The case involved a rare instance of bladder perforation by a ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter.
- Surgical intervention included catheter repositioning and bladder repair.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare shunt complications.
- A conservative management approach is proposed for bladder perforation by ventriculoperitoneal shunts.
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