Cranial migration of subduroperitoneal shunt catheter: Report of two cases [Subduroperitoneal şant kateterinin kranyal migrasyonu: İki olgu bildirimi]

Abstract

Subduroperitoneal shunting is a commonly used treatment option for subdural fluid collections. Cranial migration of subduroperitoneal shunt is a rare complication. We report two cases with cranial migration of subduroperitoneal shunts. Both of them had a previous cranial surgery and they secondarily developed subdural fluid collections. These collections were treated with subduroperitoneal shunting using a single peritoneal catheter. Inadequate fixing can result in migration of these single catheters. Elevated intra-abdominal pressure, due to any occasion may also help this migration. We recommend using silk or other braided nonabsorbable sutures and anchoring wings for fixing single catheters when used in treatment of subdural fluid collections. © 2014 Ege University Press. All rights reserved.