Title of article :
A 5-Month-Old Infant with Right Scrotum Swelling
Author/Authors :
Hung ، Shih-Wen - Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital , Chen ، Kuo-Chih - Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital , Wu ، Chin-Chu - Shin KongWu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital , Wang ، Tzong-Luen - Shin KongWu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital , Lin ، Aming Chor-Ming - Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
Abstract :
Migration of the distal catheters of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a rare event. Here, we report an unusual case of a 5-month-old infantwith post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus,who developed right scrotumswelling soon after VP shunting. Plain abdominal x-ray showed the shunt tubing, which was twisted and kinked in its distal portion and coiled in the right scrotum. The infant was operated on and managed with successful outcome.
Keywords :
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt , equipment failure , hydrocephalus , radiography, abdominal , case reports
Journal title :
Emergency
Journal title :
Emergency
