Trans-Oral Protrusion of the Distal End of a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: A Case Report of an Unusual Complication

• Main Authors: Joseph Y. B. Nnang MD (Author), Berjo Takoutsing MD (Author), Lisa Akob MD (Author), Gilbert Yada MD (Author), Geneviève Endalle MD (Author), Mohammed Njoya MD (Author), Yvanah Owoundi MD (Author), Astel Dongmo MD (Author), Mercy Berinyuy MD (Author), Wunde Njineck MD (Author), Mustafa Semougnal MD (Author), Megan E. H. Still MD (Author), Ignatius Esene MD, MSc, PhD, MPH (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunting (VPS) is the surgical technique of choice to manage pediatric hydrocephalus. Despite having good results, it is prone to complications, some of which are rare. This is the case report of a 2-year-old male, with an uncomplicated VPS done at 6 months of age, presenting wi...