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Bowel perforation by ventriculoperitoneal shunt: report of three cases

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Case report reveals bowel perforation risks in patients with VP shunt, suggesting high complication rates.

Three instances of bowel perforation occurred following VP shunt surgery over 25 years.
Despite being rare, bowel perforation after VP shunt surgery highlights significant risks in managing hydrocephalus.
VP shunt surgery, while effective for hydrocephalus, carries risks of complications such as bowel perforation.
Shunt dysfunction remains the most prevalent complication, impacting patient outcomes following CSF diversion.

Wasadikar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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