Peritoneal cysts: a complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunts.
Large abdominal cysts are not a common complication of peritoneal shunts. In our experience only 11 of 1,585 peritoneal shunts developed this complication (0.7 percent). We believe that infection, particularly by S. epidermidis and multiple-shunt revisions, is related to the development of the cysts. Simple parencentesis and replacement of the shunt usually are sufficient treatment for this complication if infection is not present.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications