title: Scrotal migration of ventriculoperitoneal shunts.
abstract: Ventriculoperitoneal diversion of cerebrospinal fluid in infants and children with hydrocephalus has become the procedure of choice over the last 15 years. It has replaced ventriculoatrial shunts, resulting in a marked decrease in the complication rate after such procedures. Four cases of migration of the shunt tip through patent processus vaginalis resulting in scrotal hydrocele are presented.
mesh_terms: D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012611:Scrotum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*