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Ascites complicating ventriculoperitoneal shunts.

G M Goodman1, G R Gourley

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison.

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
|September 1, 1988
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunts can cause ascites, a fluid buildup in the abdomen. This case highlights the need for diagnostic paracentesis and antibiotics in shunt patients with ascites.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are a primary treatment for obstructive hydrocephalus.
  • Abdominal complications, including ascites, can arise from these shunts.

Observation:

  • A case study of an 11-year-old girl with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt presenting with ascites.
  • The ascites was associated with a low-grade peritoneal infection.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic paracentesis is crucial for identifying infection in shunt-related ascites.
  • Prompt antibiotic therapy is essential for managing peritoneal infections.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering infection in patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts and ascites.

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