Multiple epidural hematomas following ventriculoperitoneal shunt

K. K. Kalia; D. M. Swift; D. Pang

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Multiple epidural hematomas following ventriculoperitoneal shunt

K. K. Kalia, D. M. Swift, D. Pang

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	78-80
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric Neurosurgery
Volume	19
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000120704
State	Published - 1993

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Surgery
Clinical Neurology

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