Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

The Korean Neurosurgical Society (대한신경외과학회)
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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)
  • 이병회 (원광대학교 의과대학 신경외과학교실) ;
  • 강성돈 (원광대학교 의과대학 신경외과학교실) ;
  • 김종문 (원광대학교 의과대학 신경외과학교실)
  • Received : 2001.07.27
  • Accepted : 2001.08.13
  • Published : 2001.11.28
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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.

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