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Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
Published on: October 14, 2022
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt presenting as umbilical CSF fistula
Meenakshi Yeola Pate1, Kushagra Singh1
1Department of Surgery, Acharya Vinobha Bhave Rural Hospital, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (M), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
A rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunts is an umbilical cerebrospinal fluid fistula, presenting as umbilical discharge. Prompt evaluation and surgical intervention are crucial for successful treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Clinical Case Report
Background:
- Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are used to treat hydrocephalus.
- Complications of VP shunts can include blockage and infection.
- Umbilical cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula is an extremely rare complication of VP shunts.
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