Abstract

Abstract Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP shunt) is a commonly performed surgery for hydrocephalus, and like for any other surgery, complications are an inseparable part of this surgery as well. Here, we present a rare complication of VP shunt in a six-month-old child where complete shunt assembly had migrated into the lateral ventricle. Endoscopic retrieval of the migrated shunt with simultaneously endoscopic third ventriculostomy was performed. Operative steps for the procedure have been described. A detailed literature review of the migrated intraventricular shunt and its possible pathogenesis has been discussed.

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