Upward migration of peritoneal tubing.
A case of upward migration of the peritoneal tubing of a subdural peritoneal shunt into a large craniotomy skin flap is presented. The probable mechanisms are discussed. Suggestions are made for how to avoid the occurrence of this rare complication.
D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D013355:Subdural Space