Two rare complications of cerebrospinal fluid shunting: A rare case report from Syria
Neurosurgeons should suspect abdominal pseudocysts in VP shunt patients presenting with abdominal or neurological symptoms and perform prompt imaging for diagnosis. Proper catheter length, careful vein selection, and precise surgical technique are key to preventing VA shunt migration. Awareness of rare complications is crucial for optimal management.
Authors
- Hamza Warda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5971-0531)
- Hasan Mohamad Alhassan
- Mohammad Kokash
- Yasser Alhamoud
Institutions
- University of Aleppo (SY)
- Homs University (SY)
- Hosan University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111358
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.82