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Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
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Intraperitoneal cerebrospinal fluid pseudocyst with ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Mohammad Sadegh Masoudi1, Marziye Rasafian2, Zahra Naghmehsanj2

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

African Journal of Paediatric Surgery : AJPS
|March 21, 2018
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunting for hydrocephalus can lead to abdominal pseudocysts (APC), a rare but serious complication. This case highlights APC diagnosis and management in a pediatric patient, emphasizing prompt surgical intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting is a primary treatment for hydrocephalus.
  • Complications associated with VP shunts are well-documented, with abdominal pseudocysts (APC) being uncommon yet significant.
  • Understanding APC is crucial for managing VP shunt patients.

Observation:

  • A 9-year-old boy presented with symptoms including abdominal distension, pain, malaise, and appetite loss.
  • Abdominal pelvic computed tomography confirmed the presence of an abdominal pseudocyst.
  • The patient underwent a laparotomy for APC management and VP shunt repositioning.

Findings:

  • Abdominal Pseudocyst (APC) is a rare complication of Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting.
  • Clinical presentation includes abdominal symptoms like distension and pain.
  • Imaging (CT scan) is key for diagnosis, followed by surgical intervention.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and surgical management of APC are vital for patient recovery.
  • Repositioning the VP shunt is often necessary after APC treatment.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering APC in VP shunt patients with abdominal complaints.

Keywords:
Abdominal pseudocystcerebrospinal fluidcomplicationventriculoperitoneal shunt

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