Scrotal migration of two ventriculoperitoneal shunts presenting as hydrocele

Gupta, Rahul; Gupta, Arun Kumar

doi:10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_195_19

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“…Scrotal migration in cases with multiple shunt tubes had been reported to our knowledge in two cases. 5,11 In one of them the author advised laparoscopic search for PPV or occult hernia in the first VP surgery, and prophylactic repair if present. 5 Other superimposed factors in children with other illnesses, children with meningomyelocele as in our case, include the low absorbing capacity of the peritoneum, weak abdominal muscles, or raised abdominal pressure after the repair of meningomyelocele.…”

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Migration of Distal End of VP Shunt into the Scrotum: A Management Review

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Almenshawy²,

Ezzat

et al. 2022

Surg J (N Y)

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Ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt is the typical and most common procedure for the treatment of hydrocephalus. Many complications have been associated with VP shunts, migration of the distal end of the VP tube into the scrotum is a rare one. We report the presentation and management of a case of 3 month age infant who had scrotal swelling primarily diagnosed as hydrocele. Investigations proved the presence of shunt migration. The possibility of shunt migration should be considered. Early diagnosis and management of such complications is easy and can prevent subsequent serious sequelae.

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