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International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 1/2012

Open Access 01-12-2012 | Case report

Subgaleal coiling of the proximal and distal components of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Authors: Brian T Kloss, David M Hart, LaLainia Secreti

Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Migration is a rare complication of venticuloperitoneal shunts and is thought to be associated with the "memory" of the plastic tubing and the windlass effect of neck flexion and extension. The purpose of this case report is to detail a very rare case of complete distal to proximal shunt migration.
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Metadata
Title
Subgaleal coiling of the proximal and distal components of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Authors
Brian T Kloss
David M Hart
LaLainia Secreti
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Journal of Emergency Medicine / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 1865-1372
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1380
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1865-1380-5-15

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