Remote Acute Extradural Hematoma Formation after Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - A Rare Occurrence
Loading...
Date
2016-01
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine & Sciences
Abstract
Formation of acute epidural hematoma after Ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion is rare in adults, more so at a site remote from the site of shunt insertion. We are presenting such a rare occurrence and discussing possible factors involved in this complication. A 35-year-old male was diagnosed with a third ventricular colloid cyst with hydrocephalus. A Ventriculoperitoneal medium pressure shunt was placed through right Keen point burr hole and the patient developed a right frontal extradural hematoma on the 4th post-operative day which was subsequently evacuated by craniotomy and the patient recovered fully thereafter. Acute extradural hematoma is a potentially life threatening complication. High index of suspicion, precautions during shunt insertion and early detection can prevent mortality and severe morbidity in these cases.
Description
Keywords
Extradural hematoma, Ventriculoperitoneal shunt, Hydrocephalus
Citation
Ali Yawar Shoaib, Dagar Amit, Reyaz Abraq Asma, Gupta L. N.. Remote Acute Extradural Hematoma Formation after Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - A Rare Occurrence. International Archives of BioMedical and Clinical Research. 2016 Jan-Mar; 2(1): 29-31