Laparoscopic-Induced Pneumocephalus in a Patient with a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
- 1 January 2010
- journal article
- case report
- Published by S. Karger AG in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Vol. 46 (5), 390-391
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000322898
Abstract
The authors report the case of laparoscopic-induced pneumocephalus in a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) patient undergoing a transperitoneal laparoscopic procedure. This case represents the first instance, to our knowledge, of forced retrograde air through a Holter valve placed 20 years ago. Abdominal laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure utilized for a wide spectrum of abdominal and pelvic disorders. VPS systems for cerebrospinal fluid diversion are used to treat hydrocephalus. We present a case of laparoscopic-induced pneumocephalus in a VPS patient undergoing a transperitoneal laparoscopic procedure.Keywords
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