Utility of Shunt Series in the Evaluation of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Dysfunction in Adults

When patients present to emergency departments (EDs) with symptoms suspicious for ventriculoperitoneal shunt malfunction, evaluation often includes imaging of the shunt with both computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast and a plain radiograph “shunt series” (SS). Recent literature has called into question the diagnostic value of the SS for the detection of ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications, suggesting that the plain radiographs provide redundant information and unnecessary exposure to radiation.

Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - December 1, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Taylor A. Docter, Bhavik H. Patel, Jesse J. Brennan, Edward M. Castillo, Roland R. Lee, Gary M. Vilke Tags: Original Contributions Source Type: research