Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts: A case series

DiscussionThis small case series presents a rare condition that can be the cause of complications during laparoscopic surgery. Septic complications, including VPS infection and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) infection, pneumocephalus, CSF pseudocyst, and adhesions due to the presence of the VPS, are all possible occurrences. These are discussed, with a short literature review.
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research