Lung destruction secondary to intrapulmonary migration of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter: report of an unusual case and literature review

Johnson, Agustín Ruiz; Jaimovich, Sebastián Gastón; Reusmann, Aixa; Álvarez, Mariana; Lubieniecki, Fabiana; Mantese, Beatriz

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“… 8 Distal portions of VP shunts have been found in the vagina, pericardium, lung, bladder, and scrotum. 9 10 11 12 13 Shunt migrations have been found to occur mainly within the first year of placement, are more common in children than adults, and when exposure to the external environment occurs, are associated with a greater than 50% chance of infection. 8 …”

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage from Scrotum Secondary to Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Migration

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Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are a common neurosurgical procedure used to treat hydrocephalus. Despite their efficacy, many shunts fail and require revisions. The most common causes of shunt failure include obstruction, infection, migration, and perforation. Extraperitoneal migrations require urgent attention. We present a case of migration to the scrotum, a unique complication that may be present in young patients due to the presence of a patent processus vaginalis. Here, we discuss a case of a 16-month-old male patient with a VP shunt presenting with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage from his scrotum after an indirect hernia repair. This case represents an important reminder for physicians about the sequelae associated with VP shunt complications, particularly extraperitoneal migration, and brings awareness to the underlying factors that may increase this risk.

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage from Scrotum Secondary to Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Migration

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“…The most common complications of VP shunt are bacterial infection and shunt malfunction [ 4 , 5 ]. Although rare, the VP catheter can move in the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities, causing tethering between the catheter and organs and predisposing to bowel strangulation and intestinal necrosis [ 6 , 7 ]. Furthermore, the catheter can penetrate the internal organs or large blood vessels, which subsequently causes fatal bleeding.…”

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The shadow in the darkness: Case report on adhesive intestinal obstruction secondary to ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter in an elderly patient

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Mranda

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et al. 2022

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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Progress in Surgical Treatment of Traffic Hydrocephalus

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2021

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Lung destruction secondary to intrapulmonary migration of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter: report of an unusual case and literature review

Cited by 3 publications

References 18 publications

Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage from Scrotum Secondary to Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Migration

Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage from Scrotum Secondary to Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Migration

The shadow in the darkness: Case report on adhesive intestinal obstruction secondary to ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter in an elderly patient

Progress in Surgical Treatment of Traffic Hydrocephalus

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