Resumen

Shunt migration into the cranium is an uncommon complication of surgical treatment for hydrocephalus. The authors report a case of a 4-months-male child that wanted a ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter due to hydrocephalus. As a complication of the treatment, the catheter migrated into do cranium. The catheter was removed and a new catheter was fixed in other area. The child has been attended for one year with good development.

Palabras clave: Shunt failure hydrocephalus.

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Vol. 27 Núm.2. Noviembre 2004 Pags. Rev Chile Neuroc 2004; 27(2)