Transanal prolapse of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt application is among the most frequently performed procedure in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Despite the peritoneal cavity being convenient for absorption of cerebrospinal fluid, multiple complications related to the shunt tend to develop in this area. Anal migration of ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter is seen as a rare complication due to the intestinal perforation caused by peritoneal shunt catheters. The diagnosis of this condition is self-evident. In this report, an infant whose shunt catheter protrudes through the anus with no abdominal or CNS signs is presented

Coexistence of subdural and intracerebral hematoma in a shunted infant not related to ventricular catheter

We have here, a case report of an infant who presented with subdural and intracerebral hematoma distantly from the site of insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt 6 days after operation. Though this complication has been previously reported, it remains a rare event. Both pathogenesis and treatment still represent a problem

Alveolar hydatid disease of the spine causing paraplegia

Hydatid disease involving the vertebral body and paravertebral soft tissues is a rare disease with poor prognosis. We report a case of spinal cord compression caused by secondary extradural cysts