Intraperitoneal pseudocyst after ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
A case with intraperitoneal pseudocyst as a complication of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt is reported. The pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography