Iatrogenic failure of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Case report.
A previous undescribed cause of ventriculoperitoneal shunt malfunction is presented. Limitation of abdominal excursion by a spica cast used to correct congenital hip dislocation reduced cerebrospinal fluid flow through a shunt. This easily correctable cause of "shunt failure" nearly resulted in replacement of a working shunt.
D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications