title: Bacterial peritonitis in patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
abstract: Bacterial peritonitis is an unusual complication of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt for hydrocephalus. This complication, usually associated with peritoneal cysts of perforated viscus, may occur as the first manifestation of shunt infection. Early recognition of this form of bacterial peritonitis and appropriate antibiotic therapy may avert major abdominal surgery in selected cases.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D013210:Staphylococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents