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KMID : 0359819930220060761
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1993 Volume.22 No. 6 p.761 ~ p.763
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Peranal Elimination of Peritoneal Catheter in an Adult with Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Operation
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Abstract
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We report a case in which the peritoneal shunt catheter caused performation of the bowel and was eliminated through the anus. Perforation of the bowel by a shunt catheter is very rare particularly in adult. The mechanism of bowel perforation is
discussed. It is emphasized that prevention or treatment of ventriculitis and peritonitis is important in this case.
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