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Ventriculocholecystic shunt. A mortality report.
Surgical Neurology
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Ventriculocholecystic shunts, rarely used for hydrocephalus, led to a child's death from rare complications like bilious ventriculitis and pulmonary edema. This case highlights unusual neurosurgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Neurology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Ventriculocholecystic shunts are an uncommon treatment for hydrocephalus.
- This case involves a child with acquired communicating hydrocephalus.
Observation:
- The patient developed bilious ventriculitis, a rare complication.
- Pulmonary edema was also observed as a severe outcome.
Findings:
- The ventriculocholecystic shunt was implicated in the development of bilious ventriculitis.
- The study emphasizes the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying these rare complications.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential risks associated with uncommon neurosurgical procedures.
- It highlights the need for careful patient selection and monitoring for rare complications.