title: Epidural hematoma after ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery. Report of two cases.
abstract: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt operations represent the most used choice for treating hydrocephalus, although some related complications have been reported. Due to its rarity, potential dangers, and mortality rate, we present two cases of epidural hematoma following ventriculoperitoneal shunt, discussing its pathophysiology and prophylaxis.
authors.affiliation: Federal University of Sergipe, Department of Neurosurgery of Hospital Cirurgia, Aracaju SE, Brazil.
authors.forename: C U
authors.initials: CU
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Porto
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: de Holanda
authors.forename: W T
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: de Andrade
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / Q000009:adverse effects*