Complete migration of peritoneal shunt tubing to the scalp

Robert C. Heim; Bruce A. Kaufman; T. S. Park

doi:10.1007/BF00335131

Complete migration of peritoneal shunt tubing to the scalp

Robert C. Heim, Bruce A. Kaufman, T. S. Park

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Abstract

The entire length of distal tubing from a ventriculoperitoneal shunt was found to have migrated into the subgaleal space, and resulted in a shunt obstruction. Upward migration of distal shunt catheters has rarely been reported, but probably involves patient motion that creates a "windlass" effect. Cephaled migration requires a potential space (subgaleal or ventricular) and no resistance to movement of the tubing. This complication can be prevented by securing the shunt near the site of motion.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	399-400
Number of pages	2
Journal	Child's Nervous System
Volume	10
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00335131
State	Published - Aug 1 1994

Keywords

Complication
Hydrocephalus
Tube migration
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt

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