| Literature DB >> 18069124 |
Joe J Leyon1, Chandrasekaran Kaliaperumal, Peter A Flynn, W John Gray, Martin G Kelly, Kishor A Choudhari.
Abstract
We report two cases of broncho-pleural fistula resulting from trans-diaphragmatic migration of the distal catheter of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt. Relevant literature on thoracic complications of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt is reviewed. The clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of V-P shunt-related broncho-pleural fistulae are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 18069124 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2007.10.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Neurol Neurosurg ISSN: 0303-8467 Impact factor: 1.876