Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To fetch out the factors responsible for ascites, following shunt CSF diversion in cases of intracarnial lesions. Four children developing ascites/abdominal psuedocyst following ventriculoperitoneal shunt were analyzed to see the factors responsible for such complication. METHODS: Records of 4 cases developing ascites were studied retrospectively. These children developed ascites at 8 months, 6 months, 1 year and 1 year 2 months interval following their shunt installation. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Raj Kumar, Surbhi Sahay, Bandana Gaur, Vinita Singh |
Journal | Indian journal of pediatrics
(Indian J Pediatr)
Vol. 70
Issue 11
Pg. 859-64
(Nov 2003)
ISSN: 0019-5456 [Print] India |
PMID | 14703222
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Ascites
(etiology)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Humans
- Male
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
(adverse effects)
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