Abstract
Migration of the lumboperitoneal shunt catheter into the abdominal subcutaneous space is not uncommon. We devised a new simple method (Transrectus Gap method we call) for installment of peritoneal tube aiming to prevent the migration.
Highlights
Migration of the lumboperitoneal shunt catheter into the abdominal subcutaneous space is not uncommon
After catheter insertion into the lumber spinal subarachnoid space peritoneal side tube was drawn into areola vertical space between abdominal fat and superficial fascia of rectus muscle
After a 4 cm incision of on the superficial rectal fascia and split the rectus muscles, the tip of catheter was obliquely passed through abdominal rectus muscle using mosquito clamp
Summary
Migration of the lumboperitoneal shunt catheter into the abdominal subcutaneous space is not uncommon. Methods After catheter insertion into the lumber spinal subarachnoid space peritoneal side tube was drawn into areola vertical space between abdominal fat and superficial fascia of rectus muscle.
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