Abdominal complications after placement of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt are commonly reported but asymptomatic bowel perforation with enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is rare. This case describes a young male patient who underwent VP shunt for hydrocephalus 10 years ago. He presented with ECF due to the non-functioning abdominal end of the shunt. Patient was managed with laparotomy with fistulectomy with bowel resection and anastomosis. ECF is a rare complication of VP shunt.
Background: Gangrenous cystitis is an extremely rare condition with very few cases reported in literature. Diagnosis is often delayed due to the nonspecifi c symptoms. A multidisciplinary team approach and surgical debridement is usually required for management. Case presentation: This case reports a 27 year old female who developed gangrenous cystitis postpartum. She was managed with partial cystectomy and primary closure of urinary bladder. Conclusion: Gangrenous cystitis is a condition with high morbidity and mortality. A high index of suspicion is necessary for diagnosis.
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