Abstract:

Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt devices can cause some abdominal complications such as intestinal perforation, inguinal hernia, peritonitis. A two-month-old male who had underwent VP shunt surgery thirty days ago was admitted for swelling in his left inguinal region. Abdominal ultrasonography and X-ray examination revealed that distal part of VP shunt catheter had migrated into the left scrotum and therefore the patient was consulted to the Pediatric Surgery Department. During operation, the shunt catheter was reimplanted into the abdomen and the inguinoscrotal hernia was repaired by using the high ligation technique. No recurrence and/ or complication was occured in the patient during his three-month follow-up. In conclusion, inguinoscrotal complications should be kept in mind for patients who have VP shunts and present with a swelling in the inguinal region. This swelling should be evaluated in terms of inguinal hernia and the family should be informed for early diagnosis and treatment.

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