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  • Title: The spontaneous umbilical perforation of the distal end of ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
    Author: Silav G, Tun K, Dolgun H, Unlu A, Selcuki M.
    Journal: Neurochirurgie; 2002 May; 48(2-3 Pt 1):128-30. PubMed ID: 12053172.
    Abstract:
    We present a case of umbilical perforation of the distal end of ventriculoperitoneal shunt as a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunts including an umbilical abscess and an infection related with ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The ventriculoperitoneal catheter was removed, the umbilical abscess was drained and appropriate medication was employed for infection with successful outcome. Possible factors that might predispose to these complications of ventriculoperitoneal shunting are suggested.
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