Abstract
The proximal migration of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt into the ventricles is an extremely rare complication of VP shunt surgery. Only few cases have been previously reported. We report a case of a 4-month-old girl who suffered a shunt malfunction due to complete migration of the shunt assembly, including the shunt chamber, in the dilated lateral ventricles. The migrated shunt was left in situ. A new VP shunt was performed on the opposite side. Child was doing well in follow up. This case and the other reported cases are studied, and a possible causes and preventive measures are discussed.
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