The shadow in the darkness: Case report on adhesive intestinal obstruction secondary to ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter in an elderly patient.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Shunt placement is an effective therapy for hydrocephalus. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt draining excess cerebrospinal fluid connects the cerebral ventricles to the abdominal cavity. However, intestinal obstruction may ensue as an infrequent complication of the shunt.

Case presentation

A 65 years old female patient presented with abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, and ceased passage of flatus and stool for six days. She had a history of undergoing a VP shunt procedure due to midbrain obstruction and supratentorial hydrocephalus. Conservative treatment at another local hospital couldn't relieve her symptoms. Laboratory investigations revealed elevated CRP and neutrophils. CT scan showed distended small bowel loops with aerated effusion. Thus, she was admitted to ou

SUBMITTER: Xue Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9142647 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature