Chronic subdural hematoma following ventriculoperitoneal shunt: A case report

Authors

  • Mohan Karki Neuro Cardio and Multispeciality Hospital, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7201-0054
  • Yam Bahadur Roka Neuro Cardio and Multispeciality Hospital, Nepal
  • Mukesh Pandit Neuro Cardio and Multispeciality Hospital, Nepal
  • Sachidanand Yadav Neuro Cardio and Multispeciality Hospital, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/bjhs.v5i3.33719

Keywords:

Burr-hole , Chronic , Subdural Hematoma, VP shunt

Abstract

Chronic Subdural Hematoma (CSDH) is rare complication following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt for hydrocephalus. A fourteen year/male presented with complain of gradually weakness of right sided limbs, severe headache, seizure and slurring of speech after two and half month of VP shunt placement for congenital hydrocephalus. CT scan head was done and it reported left CSDH with mass effect. Patient was managed with left parietal single burr-hole and CSDH evacuation.

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Author Biographies

Mohan Karki, Neuro Cardio and Multispeciality Hospital, Nepal

Consultant Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery

Yam Bahadur Roka, Neuro Cardio and Multispeciality Hospital, Nepal

Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery

Mukesh Pandit, Neuro Cardio and Multispeciality Hospital, Nepal

Medical officer, Department of Neurosurgery

Sachidanand Yadav, Neuro Cardio and Multispeciality Hospital, Nepal

Medical officer, Department of Neurosurgery

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Published

2020-12-30

How to Cite

Karki, M., Roka, Y. B., Pandit, M., & Yadav, S. (2020). Chronic subdural hematoma following ventriculoperitoneal shunt: A case report. Birat Journal of Health Sciences, 5(3), 1258–1260. https://doi.org/10.3126/bjhs.v5i3.33719

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Case Reports