Neurocirugia
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Review Case Reports
[Intrathoracic migration of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter: a case report].
The intrathoracic complications from ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement are very rare. However, they are potentially serious if not treated. ⋯ All reports recommend early catheter repositioning into the peritoneal cavity after diagnosing the migration described, to prevent worse complications. Moreover, it is important to keep in mind that intrathoracic migration can happen and it is necessary to palpate the catheter continuously during passage through subcutaneous tunnelling to prevent it.