Extracranial displacement of a ventricular catheter following trauma

Abstract

We report a case of complete extracranial displacement of the proximal part of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt following trauma. The possible mechanism of the delayed displacement of the shunt is discussed. The importance of early recognition of this unusual cause of shunt dysfunction is considered.

Key words:

• CSF
• head injury
• hydrocephalus
• ventriculo-peritioneal shunt