인문학
사회과학
자연과학
공학
의약학
농수해양학
예술체육학
복합학
지원사업
학술연구/단체지원/교육 등 연구자 활동을 지속하도록 DBpia가 지원하고 있어요.
커뮤니티
연구자들이 자신의 연구와 전문성을 널리 알리고, 새로운 협력의 기회를 만들 수 있는 네트워킹 공간이에요.
초록·키워드
Abstract Like any other surgical intervention, ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) insertion is associated with multiple complications including bleeding, shunt infection, and shunt malfunction. Additionally, other complications involve the gastrointestinal tract, such as CSF pseudocyst or abdomen pseudocyst (APC) formation, have also been reported. The APC inhibits cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) absorption and causes shunt malfunction. Differential diagnosis might be difficult since APC can mimic other cystic abdominal diseases. This article aims to provide an updated review that summarize the most relevant findings available in the literature. This review can help clinicians in better understanding the clinical characteristics of this complication in order to develop a comprehensive approach that is associated with a lower incidence and recurrence rate of APC. Accurate history taking, precise clinical examination of signs and symptoms, abdominal imaging, and a high index of suspicion are key components of an APC diagnosis. Therefore, understanding predisposing factors and clinical features of such distinctive complication is essential for the adequate management of patients. Abdominal pseudocyst formation at the distal end of VPS can result in both features of shunt malfunction and abdominal signs and symptoms. Post-VPS APC, whenever suspected, should be assessed appropriately by imaging. The treatment of APC ranges from shunt removal and external drainage to various forms of shunt repositioning or conversion, and treatment decisions often depend on individual patient characteristics and surgeon preference.
인공지능 문자 인식 모델을 통해 추출된 텍스트로, 일부 오타나 오류가 포함될 수 있으나 지속적으로 개선 중입니다.
오류를 발견하셨다면 해당 부분을 드래그한 후 ' 를 통해 신고해주세요.
오류를 발견하셨다면 해당 부분을 드래그한 후 ' 를 통해 신고해주세요.