A Novel Technique for Laparoscopically Treating Chronic Pelvic Pain due to Extended Length Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts

[...]ventriculoperitoneal (VP), ventriculocaval, and ventriculopleural shunts are placed to achieve the goal of draining CSF. [...]spontaneous knots have formed in the catheter causing obstruction.2 Chronic pelvic pain has also been associated with extended length VP shunts.3 Case Presentation and M...

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Published in:The American surgeon 2015-09, Vol.81 (9), p.e325-327
Main Authors: Gay, David A, Ham, P Benson, Yon, James R, Pipkin, Walter L, Heger, Ian, Hatley, Robyn M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Arnold-Chiari Malformation - surgery
Catheters
Child
Chronic Pain - etiology
Chronic Pain - surgery
Cysts
Device Removal - methods
Humans
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy - methods
Ligaments
Male
Pain
Pain, Postoperative - etiology
Pain, Postoperative - surgery
Pelvic Pain - etiology
Pelvic Pain - surgery
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - adverse effects
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Summary:[...]ventriculoperitoneal (VP), ventriculocaval, and ventriculopleural shunts are placed to achieve the goal of draining CSF. [...]spontaneous knots have formed in the catheter causing obstruction.2 Chronic pelvic pain has also been associated with extended length VP shunts.3 Case Presentation and Management An 8-year-old male with past medical history significant for Chiari I malformation status post posterior fossa decompressions, Moyamoya disease, pseudotumor cerebri, stroke, and complex migraines was seen in consultation from the pediatric service.
ISSN:0003-1348
1555-9823
DOI:10.1177/000313481508100902