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Silent Migration of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt per Anus in a Child: Management and Review of Literature

Asian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2018
The aim of this paper is to report a case of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt tube coming out through the anus in a 6-year-old boy, who had undergone shunt revision surgery for the malfunctioning of the peritoneal end 6 months back.
S. Guthe, S. Pravin, P. Darade, V. Velho
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Safety and Efficacy of Eslicarbazepine Acetate in Children Diagnosed With a Focal Seizure Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Brain and Behavior, Volume 15, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Epilepsy can have a negative impact on cognitive and social functioning. Eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL) is used to treat focal seizures, although its safety and efficacy, particularly as an additional treatment, warrant more study.
Neha Bhagwan Das, Muhammad Zain Ul Haq, Eiman Anwar, Manav Das, Ariba Asif, Umaimah Naeem, Mohammad Mohsin Khan, Mahrukh Arshad, Saima Javed, Aymar Akilimali   +9 more
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt migration into rectus femoris muscle

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2018
Shunt migration is a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts in the treatment of hydrocephalus. This case highlights the migration of a VP shunt through the abdominal wall into the rectus femoris muscle of a 4-year-old girl.
Michelle Lyman, Kristina Langenborg, Bret Kricun, Daniel Relles   +3 more
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Consequences of Acute Presentations of Functional Neurological Disorders in Neuro‐Oncology Patients: Case Series and Systematic Review

Brain and Behavior, Volume 15, Issue 12, December 2025.
Functional neurological disorders (FNDs) can present acutely at any stage of a brain tumor illness and may result in inappropriate investigations and treatment. Improved awareness of this issue will facilitate earlier diagnosis of FND, encourage development of multidisciplinary pathways to treat FND, and prevent delays to tumor treatment.
Stuart C. Innes, Dorothy K. Joe, Katia Cikurel, José P. Lavrador, Francesco Vergani, Ranj Bhangoo, Keyoumars Ashkan, Gerald T. Finnerty   +7 more
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Scrotal Mass: A Rare Complication of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

Acta Medica, 2011
Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are associated with multiple complications. Among them are disconnection and migration of the tubing into the peritoneal cavity.
Christopher C. K. Ho, Wan Jasman Jamaludin, Eng Hong Goh, Praveen Singam, Zulkifli Zainuddin   +4 more
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Mini gastric bypass with 4k technology as treatment of morbid obesity in patient with ventriculoperitoneal shunt [PDF]

, 2017
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement is used to treat idiopathic intracranial pressure. Obesity is a risk factor related to shunt migration, dislodgement, and subsequent failure due to increased intraabdominal pressure.
Boru, C, Silecchia, G.
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Ultrasound guided placement of the distal catheter in paediatric ventriculoatrial shunts—an appraisal of efficacy and complications [PDF]

, 2016
Ventriculoatrial (VA) shunts are commonly used as a second-line treatment of hydrocephalus when the peritoneum is an unsuitable site for the distal catheter.
Chakraborty, A, Clark, DJ, Roebuck, DJ, Thompson, DNP   +3 more
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Neurocutaneous Melanosis in Children and Adults With Clinical, Radiological, and Pathogenic Evaluation: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) is a rare, non‐inherited disease characterized by the presence of giant congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) or multiple CMN, and it is often associated with meningeal melanosis or meningeal melanoma. This report presents two representative cases of NCM: one involving a 6‐year‐old female patient and the other ...
Yinghua Ji, Keya Zhi, Han Yang, Xiangli Meng, Jin Wang, Jinling Xie, Yong Tan, Ping Lu, Yana Zhang   +8 more
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Treatment of ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection and ventriculitis caused by Acinetobacter baumannii: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018
Background Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) infections are a recognized problem in healthcare, causing ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection and ventriculitis.
Gebre Teklemariam Demoz, Minyahil Alebachew, Yirga Legesse, Belete Ayalneh   +3 more
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Decline in gut motility of cerebral palsy patients after a triggering event: A discussion on invasive versus conservative management

JPGN Reports, Volume 6, Issue 4, Page 360-367, November 2025.
Abstract Objectives Patients with cerebral palsy (CP) often have gastrointestinal dysmotility. An inciting event, such as infection, may lead to progressive decline in bowel motility and episodes of acute pediatric intestinal pseudo‐obstruction (PIPO).
Zoe Saenz, Elizabeth Reynolds, Jamie E. Anderson, Payam Saadai, Maheen Hassan   +4 more
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