Small bowel perforation: a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement

We describe a case and image findings of an 8-year-old female who presented with sepsis and erosion of the VP shunt into the small bowel. The imaging findings were confirmed surgically. We also provide an overview of the current literature discussing previously reported cases, clinical features, and treatment.

Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - June 30, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: research