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British Journal of Neurosurgery Volume 20, 2006 - Issue 4
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Extracranial displacement of a ventricular catheter following trauma

Ioannis Sergides Departments of NeurosurgeryCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Matthew Crocker Departments of Neurosurgery
,
Timothy Hampton Neuroimaging, King's College Hospital, London, UK
&
Sanj Bassi Departments of Neurosurgery
Pages 257-258 | Received 11 Apr 2006, Accepted 26 May 2006, Published online: 06 Jul 2009
 
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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.

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