Ventriculocholecystic shunt. A mortality report.
Ventriculocholecystic shunts are not commonly used for the treatment of hydrocephalus. We present a case of a child who underwent such a procedure and died of unusual complications. This case represents a unique juxtaposition of uncommon neurosurgical entities and complications including acquired communicating hydrocephalus, bilious ventriculitis secondary to a ventriculocholecystic shunt, and pulmonary edema. The unusual features of this case are discussed and emphasis is placed on the pathophysiologic findings.
D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003560:Cysts / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000209:etiology; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality