Trans-anal Protrusion of the Distal End of a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Without Peritonitis in a Neonate: An Unusual Complication

ABSTRACT Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is the standard of care for hydrocephalus, yet carries a risk of complications throughout a patient’s lifetime. Here we describe the case of a 4-week-old child who presented with the distal end of her shunt protruding through the anus without signs of peritonit...

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Glavni autori:	Bikono Atangana Ernestine Renée, Berjo Takoutsing, Magadji Jean Paul, Alain Jibia, Eyenga Victor Claude, Ignatius Esene
Format:	Artigo
Jezik:	Inglês
Izdano:	Afrimvoe Medical Services, Yaounde (Cameroon) 2025-01-01
Serija:	Health Research in Africa
Teme:	anal protrusion, bowel perforation, case report, hydrocephalus, ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Online pristup:	http://hsd-fmsb.org/index.php/hra/article/view/6383
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