Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt placement is a commonly performed procedure for patients
with hydrocephalus of various etiologies. We present the case of a 68-year-old male patient …

OBJECTIVE The migration of distal catheter after ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement is a
rare but significant complication. Especially in a case of cardiac migration, open-heart …

Background Intracardial migration of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt (ICMVP) is a rare
complication that has been described in only single case reports. Here we report the …

Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting is commonly used to treat hydrocephalus, especially in
pediatric patients. Despite its effectiveness, rare complications, like the migration of the distal …

Background: Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are the preferred surgical treatment for
hydrocephalus, and rarely, these operations may be complicated by catheter migration to …

Discussion: Adhesive intestinal obstruction secondary to ventriculoperitoneal shunt is a rare
but fatal shunt complication. The possible mechanisms involved include rubbing movements …

Background: Thoracic complications of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) cerebrospinal fluid
shunting are rare and the diagnosis is difficult without neurological impairment. Case …

[Distal ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter migration into the pulmonary artery: a rare
complication]. - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign in | Create an account https://orcid.org Europe …

Resumen HEVIA-RODRIGUEZ, Pelayo; ARMENDARIZ-GUEZALA, Mikel y UNDABEITIA-
HUERTAS, José. Distal ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter migration into the pulmonary …

Here our group presents a rarely encountered case of ventriculoperitoneal shunt migration
into the right atrium and ventricle of the heart. Being a large volume neurosurgical center …