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  • Title: Migration of a Distal Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Catheter Into the Pulmonary Vasculature: a Report of an Unusual Case and a Review of the Literature.
    Author: Li W, Li Y, Sun Y, Chen L.
    Journal: J Craniofac Surg; 2019; 30(3):e243-e244. PubMed ID: 31048620.
    Abstract:
    The authors report an unusual case of distal ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter into the pulmonary vasculature. The migrated catheter was extracted through a thoracotomy and venotomy, with the cooperation of Neuroneurosurgery and Cardiovascular team. This rare complication after ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery should be paid enough attention. There were 2 possible mechanisms. To solve the problem, multidisciplinary cooperation should be applied.
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