Intracranial hemorrhage following blunt injury to a shunt valve

The authors report a case of a child who sustained blunt injury to a shunt valve during a basketball game, which resulted in an intracranial hemorrhage. This occurrence, although rare, reinforces the recommendation for protective headgear when patients with shunts engage in activities that may resul...

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Published in:Child's nervous system 2004-01, Vol.20 (1), p.68-70
Main Authors: Kraus, Robert, Tracy, Patrick T, Hanigan, William C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cerebral Hemorrhage - etiology
Cerebral Hemorrhage - surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts - adverse effects
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts - methods
Child
Head Injuries, Closed - complications
Humans
Male
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:The authors report a case of a child who sustained blunt injury to a shunt valve during a basketball game, which resulted in an intracranial hemorrhage. This occurrence, although rare, reinforces the recommendation for protective headgear when patients with shunts engage in activities that may result in direct impact to the head.
ISSN:0256-7040
1433-0350
DOI:10.1007/s00381-003-0858-2