Trans-Oral Protrusion of the Distal End of a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: A Case Report of an Unusual Complication

Trans-Oral Protrusion of the Distal End of a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: A Case Report of an Unusual Complication

Ventriculoperitoneal shunting (VPS) is the surgical technique of choice to manage pediatric hydrocephalus. Despite having good results, it is prone to complications, some of which are rare. This is the case report of a 2-year-old male, with an uncomplicated VPS done at 6 months of age, presenting wi...

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Main Authors: Joseph Y. B. Nnang MD, Berjo Takoutsing MD, Lisa Akob MD, Gilbert Yada MD, Geneviève Endalle MD, Mohammed Njoya MD, Yvanah Owoundi MD, Astel Dongmo MD, Mercy Berinyuy MD, Wunde Njineck MD, Mustafa Semougnal MD, Megan E. H. Still MD, Ignatius Esene MD, MSc, PhD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-10-01
Series:Global Pediatric Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X241291750

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https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X241291750

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