Bone Overgrowth Causing a Proximal Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Malfunction

Hydrocephalus is an international disease process that is commonly treated surgically with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. This device may be prone to malfunction, most commonly from obstruction, disconnection, or infection.

Source: World Neurosurgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Michael Kim, Ilya Rybkin., Harrison Smith, Jared Cooper, Michael Tobias Tags: Case Report Source Type: research