Giant hemicranial calcified subdural empyema--unusual complication following ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion.

Abstract

The authors describe an extremely unusual case of a giant hemicranial subdural empyema occurring nine years after insertion of a venticuloperitoneal shunt. Though the empyema was evacuated, the child suffered significant morbidity and remained hemiparetic. The present case highlights the delayed morbidity following a ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion and the need of prolonged and regular follow up in children who have undergone this procedure.

• Authors: Manish K Kasliwal, Sumit Sinha, Rajinder Kumar, Bhawani S Sharma
• Journal: Indian journal of pediatrics (Indian J Pediatr) Vol. 76 Issue 6 Pg. 651-2 (Jun 2009) ISSN: 0973-7693 [Electronic] India
• PMID: 19618148 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Calcinosis
• Child
• Craniotomy
• Drainage
• Empyema, Subdural (epidemiology, etiology, surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Morbidity
• Paresis (epidemiology, etiology)
• Postoperative Complications
• Time Factors
• Treatment Outcome
• Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt (adverse effects)