Extrusion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter through an appendicovesicostomy

Abstract

Migration of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter is a rare but well-recognised complication in hydrocephalus treatment. Perforation into different organs or through natural or artificial orifices has been described. In this case, the shunt catheter has extruded through a Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy.

Key words:

• Hydrocephalus
• ventriculoperitoneal shunt
• Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy

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