Transanal protrusion of ventriculoperitoneal shunt reflecting asymptomatic perforation of the large bowel. (14th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Plummer, Nicholas Russell; Tokala, Ajay; Date, Ravindra S
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-05-14
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-204842
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Perforation into the gastrointestinal tract is a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion. We present a case of transanal protrusion of the shunt catheter in an otherwise asymptomatic patient, with only transient signs of shunt failure some 2 months prior to presentation, and discuss treatment options to rationalise our decision to treat with laparotomy and preservation of the shunt.