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A Case With Calcified Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Presenting With Rhinorrhea: Case Report

Year 2021, Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 26 - 29, 28.02.2021

Abstract

The ventriculoperitoneal shunt, silicone cerebral spinal fluid shunting system, is the most common effective treatment of hydrocephalus (1). Despite enhancements in surgical techniques, and devices, various problems and difficulties are still experienced in the surgery of cerebral spinal fluid shunting. Aging and degradation of the shunt material, hypersensitivity caused by degraded silicone, and shunt obstruction caused by calcification of the catheter are typical examples of late complications. Calcification and related dysfunction of ventriculoperitoneal shunt are rare events in neurosurgical practice. Shunt calcification causes shunt dysfunction in two ways, namely disconnection and obstruction. We present a 34-year-old male patient with shunt malfunction due to obstruction secondary to calcification.

References

  • 1. Maruyama H, Nakata Y, Kanazawa A, Watanabe H, Shigemitsu Y, Iwasaki Y, et al. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt outcomes among infants. Acta Med Okayama 2015;69:87-93.
  • 2. Kanik A, Sirin S, Kose E, Eliacik K, Anil M, Helvaci M.Clinical and economic results of ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections in children. Turk Neurosurg 2015;25:58-62.
  • 3. Boch AL, Hermelin E, Sainte-Rose C, Sgouros S. Mechanical dysfunction of ventriculoperitoneal shunts caused by calcification of the silicone rubber catheter. J Neurosurg 1998;88:975-982.
  • 4. Khan F, Rehman A, Shamim MS, Bari ME. Factors affecting ventriculoperitoneal shunt survival in adult patients. Surg Neurol Int 2015;6,25.
  • 5. Shimotake K, Kondo A, Aoyama I, Nin K, Tashiro Y, Nishioka T. Calcification of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt tube: Case report. Surg Neurol 1988;30:156-158.
  • 6. Echizenya K, Satoh M, Murai H, Ueno H, Abe H, Komai T. Mineralization and biodegradation of CSF shunting systems. J Neurosurg 1987;67:584-591.
  • 7. Stannard MW, Rollins K. Subcutaneous catheter calcification in ventriculoperitoneal shunts. AJNR 1995;16:1276-1278.
  • 8. Guevara JA, La Torre J, Denoya C, Zuccaro G. Microscopic studies in shunts for hydrocephalus. Childs Brain 1981;8:284-293.
  • 9. Kural C, Kirik A, Pusat S, Senturk T, Izci Y. Late calcification and rupture: A rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunting. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22:779–82.
  • 10. Griebel RW, Hoffman HJ, Becker L. Calcium deposits on CSF shunts: clinical observations and ultrastructural analysis. Childs Nerv Syst 1987;3:180-182.

Rinore ile Başvuran Kalsifiye Ventriküloperitoneal Şant Olgusu: Olgu Sunumu

Year 2021, Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 26 - 29, 28.02.2021

Abstract

Ventriküloperitoneal şant, silikon serebral omurilik sıvısı şant sistemi, hidrosefali için en yaygın etkili tedavidir. Cerrahi teknikler ve cihazlardaki gelişmelere rağmen, beyin omurilik sıvısı şant cerrahisinde çeşitli sorunlar ve zorluklar yaşanmaktadır. Şant malzemesinin yaşlanması ve bozulması, bozulmuş silikonun neden olduğu aşırı duyarlılık ve kateterin kalsifikasyonundan kaynaklanan şant tıkanması geç komplikasyonların tipik örnekleridir. Ventriküloperitoneal şantın kalsifikasyonu ve ilişkili disfonksiyonu nöroşirürji pratiğinde nadir görülen olaylardır. Şant kalsifikasyonu, şönt disfonksiyonuna, yani bağlantısızlık ve tıkanıklığa neden olur. Bu yazıda kalsifikasyona bağlı tıkanıklık nedeniyle şant bozukluğu olan 34 yaşında erkek hasta sunuldu.

References

  • 1. Maruyama H, Nakata Y, Kanazawa A, Watanabe H, Shigemitsu Y, Iwasaki Y, et al. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt outcomes among infants. Acta Med Okayama 2015;69:87-93.
  • 2. Kanik A, Sirin S, Kose E, Eliacik K, Anil M, Helvaci M.Clinical and economic results of ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections in children. Turk Neurosurg 2015;25:58-62.
  • 3. Boch AL, Hermelin E, Sainte-Rose C, Sgouros S. Mechanical dysfunction of ventriculoperitoneal shunts caused by calcification of the silicone rubber catheter. J Neurosurg 1998;88:975-982.
  • 4. Khan F, Rehman A, Shamim MS, Bari ME. Factors affecting ventriculoperitoneal shunt survival in adult patients. Surg Neurol Int 2015;6,25.
  • 5. Shimotake K, Kondo A, Aoyama I, Nin K, Tashiro Y, Nishioka T. Calcification of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt tube: Case report. Surg Neurol 1988;30:156-158.
  • 6. Echizenya K, Satoh M, Murai H, Ueno H, Abe H, Komai T. Mineralization and biodegradation of CSF shunting systems. J Neurosurg 1987;67:584-591.
  • 7. Stannard MW, Rollins K. Subcutaneous catheter calcification in ventriculoperitoneal shunts. AJNR 1995;16:1276-1278.
  • 8. Guevara JA, La Torre J, Denoya C, Zuccaro G. Microscopic studies in shunts for hydrocephalus. Childs Brain 1981;8:284-293.
  • 9. Kural C, Kirik A, Pusat S, Senturk T, Izci Y. Late calcification and rupture: A rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunting. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22:779–82.
  • 10. Griebel RW, Hoffman HJ, Becker L. Calcium deposits on CSF shunts: clinical observations and ultrastructural analysis. Childs Nerv Syst 1987;3:180-182.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Clinical Sciences
Journal Section Case Report
Authors

Hümeyra Kullukçu Albayrak 0000-0003-0675-8288

Atilla Kazancı 0000-0001-8975-9694

Ahmet Gürhan Gürçay 0000-0002-8810-938X

Oktay Gürcan This is me 0000-0002-2726-0043

Mehmet Özateş This is me 0000-0002-2051-7766

Salim Şentürk This is me 0000-0003-0524-9537

Pınar Ural This is me 0000-0001-7324-8339

Erkin Gonca This is me 0000-0001-6682-5433

Murad Bavbek This is me 0000-0002-6256-4202

Publication Date February 28, 2021
Submission Date July 9, 2020
Acceptance Date November 7, 2020
Published in Issue Year 2021 Volume: 3 Issue: 1

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AMA Kullukçu Albayrak H, Kazancı A, Gürçay AG, Gürcan O, Özateş M, Şentürk S, Ural P, Gonca E, Bavbek M. A Case With Calcified Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Presenting With Rhinorrhea: Case Report. Hitit Medical Journal. February 2021;3(1):26-29.