title: Multiple epidural hematomas following ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
abstract: Although extra-axial hematomas are a well-known complication of ventricular shunting, epidural hematomas are uncommon in this setting. We report an unusual case of multiple epidural hematomas in a patient with hydrocephalus treated by ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The patient became symptomatic 5 days after shunting and required craniotomy for evacuation of one of the hematomas. The literature is reviewed and treatment discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pa.
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Kalia
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Swift
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / Q000009:adverse effects*