Epidural hematoma after ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery: report of two cases
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt operations represent the most used choice for treating hydrocephalus, although some related complications have been reported. Due to its rarity, potential dangers, and mortality rate, we present two cases of epidural hematoma following ventriculoperitoneal shunt, discussin...
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Published in | Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria Vol. 56; no. 3B; pp. 629 - 632 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Brazil
Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO
01.09.1998
Thieme Revinter Publicações |
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ISSN | 0004-282X 1678-4227 0004-282X 1678-4227 |
DOI | 10.1590/S0004-282X1998000400017 |
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Summary: | Ventriculoperitoneal shunt operations represent the most used choice for treating hydrocephalus, although some related complications have been reported. Due to its rarity, potential dangers, and mortality rate, we present two cases of epidural hematoma following ventriculoperitoneal shunt, discussing its pathophysiology and prophylaxis.
No tratamento cirúrgico da hidrocefalia, a derivação ventriculoperitoneal é a mais usada, porém ocorrem várias complicações e dentre elas o hematoma epidural. Os autores relatam dois casos de hematoma epidural após cirurgia de derivacão ventriculoperitoneal e discutem sua provável fisiopatologia e profilaxia. |
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ISSN: | 0004-282X 1678-4227 0004-282X 1678-4227 |
DOI: | 10.1590/S0004-282X1998000400017 |