Brazilian Neurosurgery (Dec 2022)
Spontaneous Anal Extrusion of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Catheter: Case Report
Abstract
Background Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) has become the standard treatment for congenital hydrocephalus. In the neurosurgical practice, it is a common procedure which usually results in low rates of complication. However, some serious complications can occur, including infections, intestinal perforation, and even death.
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