Iraj Lotfinia1, Shane Tubbs2, Ata Mahdkhah3. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran. Electronic address: lotfiniai@yahoo.com. 2. Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama, USA. 3. Department of Neurosurgery, Urmia University of Medical Science, Urmia, Iran.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is the most common treatment for hydrocephalus (excessive cerebrospinal fluid accumulation in the brain), but has the potential for serious complications such as shunt migration. Potential migration sites include the lateral ventricle mediastinum, gastrointestinal tract, abdominal wall, bladder, vagina, and scrotum. CASE: Here, we present a rare case of vaginal extrusion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: Neurosurgeons and gynecologists should be aware of the potential occurrence of this rare complication.
BACKGROUND: Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is the most common treatment for hydrocephalus (excessive cerebrospinal fluid accumulation in the brain), but has the potential for serious complications such as shunt migration. Potential migration sites include the lateral ventricle mediastinum, gastrointestinal tract, abdominal wall, bladder, vagina, and scrotum. CASE: Here, we present a rare case of vaginal extrusion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: Neurosurgeons and gynecologists should be aware of the potential occurrence of this rare complication.