Ferras M, McCauley N, Stead T, Ganti L, Desai B. Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts in the Emergency Department: A Review.
Cureus 2020;
12:e6857. [PMID:
32181092 PMCID:
PMC7053664 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.6857]
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Abstract
In this paper, we review the indications, complications, and pitfalls associated with ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts. As most VP shunt problems initially present to the emergency department, it is important for emergency physicians to be well-versed in managing them. In the article, the possible reasons for shunt failure are explored and summarized using an infographic. We also examine potential clinical presentations of VP shunt failure.
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