Shunt Malfunction Without Device Occlusion: A Case Report
10.13004/kjnt.2022.18.e41
- Author:
Seunghan YU
1
;
Jung Hwan LEE
;
Byung Chul KIM
;
Mahnjeong HA
;
Dong Yeon RYU
;
Hyuk Jin CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery and Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
2022;18(2):346-350
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Shunt malfunction is the most common cause of ventriculoperitoneal shunt failure. In literature, occlusion of the tube with brain parenchyma, choroid plexus, blood, and proteinaceous debris has been suggested as a mechanism of obstruction. We herein report a case of shunt malfunction without any identifiable occlusion. Our case findings suggest that unapparent abdominal pathology, including inflammation and fibrosis, should be considered when treating shunt failures.
