ISSN:
1433-0350
Keywords:
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
;
Shunt malfunction
;
Subgaleal space
;
Shunt disconnection
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A 4-year-old girl with a right ventriculoperitoneal shunt presented with a huge subcutaneous fluid collection in the scalp on the right side. There were no neurological symptoms or signs. On CT, a normal-sized ventricular system was seen. The shunt was disconnected distal to the antisiphon device and transmitted fluid into a subgaleal collection, which functioned as a reservoir for excess fluid. The ability of the subgaleal space to serve as a reservoir for cerebrospinal fluid is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00272504
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