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The V-P shunt tube lie in the peritoneal cavity- including the ventricular catheter, the valve and proximal portion of the distal peritoneal catheter. The valve is positioned adjacent to the distal ileum, just proximal to the ileocecal junction. The peritoneal catheter beyond the valve penetrates the sigmoid colon at the pelvic inlet exits through the rectum.
No evidence for free gas, free fluid, haemorrhage or collection in the abdomen or pelvis.
The solid organs are unremarkable.
Lungs clear. No mediastinal abnormality.