An unusual complication of subdural-peritoneal shunt

Şenel A., Çokluk C.

Turkish Neurosurgery, cilt.10, sa.1-2, ss.58-60, 2000 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 10 Sayı: 1-2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2000
  • Dergi Adı: Turkish Neurosurgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.58-60
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Chronic subdural hematoma, Subdural-peritoneal shunt
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

A subdural-peritoneal shunt was placed in a geriatric patient who had a chronic subdural hematoma (CSH). After the procedure, a second CSH developed on the contralateral side, and this hematoma resorbed spontaneously without further intervention. This patient's treatment is discussed relative to the various subdural-peritoneal shunt options currently used to address CSH. The case is also evaluated in light of our experience with other CSH cases and other reports in the literature.