Case report: pregnant woman with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt to treat hydrocephalus

Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol. 1990 Jun;16(2):111-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.1990.tb00011.x.

Abstract

A pregnant woman with hydrocephalus who required multiple revisions of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt is discussed. Her symptoms improved after the replacement of the ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt with a ventriculoatrial (VA) shunt, suggesting the benefits of ventriculoatrial shunting during pregnancy.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / surgery*
  • Peritoneum
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology*
  • Reoperation