J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1976 Oct;5(2):299-302.

Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Complicated by Ascitis and Hydrothorax

• Jun DW
• Chu JW
• Lee KC
• Choi JK
• Choi YI

Abstract

The majority of current shunting procedures involve either a ventriculoperitoneal or a ventriculoatrial placement. The ventriculoperitoneal placement have less serious associated morbidity than the atrial placement but revision of the placement is occasionally requested by complications associated with the shunting procedure. A case of ventriculoperitoneal shunt complicated by ascites and hydrothorax was reported, in which the shunting procedure was indicated for relief of hydrocephalus in an infant.

MeSH Terms

Ascites
Humans
Hydrocephalus
Hydrothorax*
Infant
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt*