Thecoperitoneal Shunt Migration through Anus–A Rare Presentation

Autor: Sudheer Ambekar, Mayank Vekariya
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Neurosurgery, Vol 9, Iss 03, Pp 197-198 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2277-954X
2277-9167
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1712707
Popis: The thecoperitoneal (TP) shunt is a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion technique. It is a commonly used technique in many neurosurgical conditions, and many complications are associated with it. This is a case of TP shunt migration through the anus. It is an uncommon and rare presentation of one of the complications associated with the TP shunt. Caregivers should keep this in mind about this complication, as it leads to devastating complications like meningitis and suffering for the patient.
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