Multiple epidural hematomas following ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Pediatr Neurosurg. 1993 Mar-Apr;19(2):78-80. doi: 10.1159/000120704.

Abstract

Although extra-axial hematomas are a well-known complication of ventricular shunting, epidural hematomas are uncommon in this setting. We report an unusual case of multiple epidural hematomas in a patient with hydrocephalus treated by ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The patient became symptomatic 5 days after shunting and required craniotomy for evacuation of one of the hematomas. The literature is reviewed and treatment discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / diagnosis
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / surgery*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / adverse effects*