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Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are used to drain excess CSF from the brain in order to prevent elevation of intracranial pressure. There are several complications that can occur with VP shunts. These include breaks or kinks (most common in the neck), dislodgement, leakage, and overdrainage. This is especially a concern in children, whose physical growth can additionally contribute to these complications. Figure 50.1 summarizes causes of VP shunt malfunction.
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Umansky, A., Elbadri, S., Desai, B.K. (2022). Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Tap. In: Ganti, L. (eds) Atlas of Emergency Medicine Procedures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85047-0_50
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