Pneumocephalus secondary to colonic perforation by ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter.
We present a case of colonic perforation as a complication arising from ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter. A 58-year-old woman with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter inserted for obstructive hydrocephalus was admitted to hospital with signs and symptoms of meningitis. CT showed an air-fluid level within both lateral ventricles, raising the possibility of colonic perforation since no other aetiology for the pneumocephalus could be found. The CT demonstration of the colonic perforation played a crucial role in patient management.
Shetty
P G
PG
Department of Imaging, PD Hinduja National Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, India.
Fatterpekar
G M
GM
Sahani
D V
DV
Shroff
M M
MM
D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008875:Middle Aged; D011007:Pneumocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / Q000009:adverse effects*