Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
- Volume 30 Issue 11
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- Pages.1345-1347
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- 2001
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- 2005-3711(pISSN)
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- 1598-7876(eISSN)
CSF Ascites Complicating Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting - A Case Report -
뇌실복강간 단락술의 합병증으로 생긴 뇌척수액 복수 - 증 례 보 고 -
- Lee, Byoung Hoi (Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
- Kang, Sung Don (Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
- Kim, Jong Moon (Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University)
- Received : 2001.07.27
- Accepted : 2001.08.13
- Published : 2001.11.28
Abstract
Ventriculoperitoneal(VP) shunting has been associated with a variety of complications. CSF ascites secondary to VP shunting is very rare. We report a case of 68-year-old man with VP shunt in whom subclinical peritoneal infection presented with ascites. The patient was treated successfully with antibiotics and removal of the shunt. CSF ascites complicating VP shunt is reviewed and the pathogenesis of this condition is discussed.