Vp Shunting Complications

A vp shunt is an important intervention used for serious situations that produce pressure on the brain.

Vp shunting complications. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt drains. Infection in the shunt or brain blood clots. Spontaneous knotting of the peritoneal catheter is a rare complication of the vp shunt 3.

Although ventriculoperitoneal vp shunts do not have fewer complications than ventriculoatrial shunts the complications are less severe and have a lower mortality rate. Ventriculoperitoneal vp shunt is the most commonly used procedure for shunting but it has potential complications. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt abdominal complications.

Shunt obstruction and infection continue to be common problems with vp shunts resulting in recurrent hospital admissions for revisions and replacements amounting to billions in medical costs per year. Ventriculoperitoneal vp shunt complications include blockage and infection early and prompt detection of shunt dysfunction is vital as delay can lead to markedly raised intracranial pressure coning and death. Although obstruction and infection are the most common causes of shunt malfunction other complications can occur as well including bowel perforation pseudocyst formation and over draining which can lead to subdural hematoma formation.

Abdominal complications are reported in 5 47 of ventriculoperitoneal shunt cases 1 2. Abdominal complications include peritonitis ascites bowel and abdominal wall perforation and inguinal hernias. A local study at qena university hospital.

Fluid buildup can increase brain pressure which can be harmful. If you have a vp shunt or need a vp shunt you need to maintain your medical follow up to avoid complications so that you will recover as fully as possible. Shunting of cerebrospinal fluid csf has reduced the morbidity and mortality of hydrocephalus.

There are rare risks specific to vp shunting that can be serious and potentially life threatening if left untreated including. All patients with suspected vp shunt dysfunction should be discussed with neurosurgery. Ventriculoperitoneal vp shunt is the most commonly used procedure for shunting but it has potential complications that may need multiple surgical interventions.