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Altered conscious state. VP shunt.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
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Ventriculomegaly with dilatation of the temporal horns in particular. Right parietal approach ventricular drain.
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The shunt tubing is fractured at the level of the upper cervical spine. The distal tubing is now coiled within the abdomen.
Case Discussion
Shunt fracture is common, most commonly occurring in the neck. Often there is a delay between shunt disconnection and symptoms.
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