Retrograde migration of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt to the neck after dental treatment.

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The ventriculo-peritoneal shunt (VPS) is the technique most often employed for the treatment of hydrocephaly, but may present complications after placement. Retrograde migration of the peritoneal catheter to the cervical region is rarely reported. This manuscript to describes a case of migration of the distal portion of the VPS system to the neck after dental treatment in a child and discusses the possible causes for this complication.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J Dent Child (Chic)

Title: Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.)

ISSN (Electronic): 1935-5068

ISSN (Print): 1551-8949

Publication date (Electronic): April 19 2013

Volume: 80

Issue: 1

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[1 ] Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pernambuco School of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil. wathson@ig.com.br

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PubMed ID: 23595245

SO-VID: af72aac8-7dd8-4462-ab08-5db7d182e7c8

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