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Title: Management of cardiac migration of a distal shunt catheter: the radiological pitfalls. Author: Aboukais R, Zairi F, Marinho P, Lejeune JP. Journal: Neurochirurgie; 2015 Feb; 61(1):43-5. PubMed ID: 25583350. Abstract: Cardiac migration is a rare complication of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt. We report a case of a late migration of the distal shunt into the pulmonary arteries. The authors underline the radiological features that suggested the presence of a knot. Preoperative planning and the assistance of a vascular surgeon were required due to the presence of a knot.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]