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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian Journal of Neurosurgery 2020; 9(03): 197-198
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1712707
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Thecoperitoneal Shunt Migration through Anus–A Rare Presentation

Sudheer Ambekar
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Mayank Vekariya
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

The thecoperitoneal (TP) shunt is a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion technique. It is a commonly used technique in many neurosurgical conditions, and many complications are associated with it. This is a case of TP shunt migration through the anus. It is an uncommon and rare presentation of one of the complications associated with the TP shunt. Caregivers should keep this in mind about this complication, as it leads to devastating complications like meningitis and suffering for the patient.

Keywords

thecal sac - cerebrospinal fluid - complications


Publication History

Article published online:
01 June 2020

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