Title of article :
Vaginal perforation caused by distal tip of ventriculoperitoneal shunt: Report of a rare complication
Author/Authors :
Altas, Murat Mustafa Kemal University - Tayfur Ata Sokmen Medical Faculty - Department of Neurosurgery, Turkey , Tutanc, Murat Mustafa Kemal University - Tayfur Ata Sokmen Medical Faculty - Department of Pediatrics, Turkey , Aras, Mustafa Mustafa Kemal University - Tayfur Ata Sokmen Medical Faculty - Department of Neurosurgery, Turkey , Altas, Zeynep G Government Hospital - Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Turkey , Arica, Vefik Mustafa Kemal University - Tayfur Ata Sokmen Medical Faculty - Department of Pediatrics,, Turkey
Abstract :
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is commonly employed in the management of hydrocephalus. Various complications such as dissection or migration may develop besides shunt malfunction. Migration may occur into the lateral ventricle mediastinum, gastrointestinal tract, abdominal wall, bladder, vagina, or scrotum. Although vaginal penetration is rare, we present a case of migration of the peritoneal catheter out of the vagina.
Keywords :
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt , Complication , Foreign Body , Vagina
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
