Transanal Migration of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

Abstract

Ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt is a universally accepted, most commonly performed cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion procedure for hydrocephalus. However, the procedure is associated with wide variety of complications. Trans-anal extrusion of VP shunt is rare but a well known entity. This is a case report of transanal migration of ventriculoperitoneal shunt in an eight year old male child.

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