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Distal Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Catheter Migration into the Pulmonary Vasculature and Cardiac Chamber: A Case Report.
- Source :
- Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology (2951-0805); Jul2023, Vol. 84 Issue 4, p934-940, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is the most common neurosurgical procedure for treatment of hydrocephalus. Shunt-related complications are relatively common and associated with a high rate of shunt revision. However, migration of the distal ventriculoperitoneal shunt, especially into the cardiac and intravascular regions, has rarely been reported. Awareness of this rare but potentially hazardous complication is important owing to its significant morbidity, which can be prevented by prompt management. Here, we introduce a case of a 23-year-old male with migration of the distal shunt catheter through the left internal jugular vein into the cardiac chamber and both pulmonary arteries, which occurred 2 months after receiving ventriculoperitoneal shunting. Furthermore, we discuss the possible mechanisms and management of this condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CEREBROSPINAL fluid shunts
CATHETERS
BLOOD vessels
JUGULAR vein
PULMONARY artery
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 29510805
- Volume :
- 84
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology (2951-0805)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 170383025
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2022.0046