Case report highlights unusual migration of ventriculoperitoneal shunt to scrotum, indicating rare complication.
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt is commonly used to reduce the intra-cranial pressure in hydrocephalus patient. Migration of distal end of ventriculoperitoneal shunt has been reported in many studies as common complications. It is noted that migration of distal tip of VP shunt to scrotum through inguinal hernia can occur in paediatric population. This case report demonstrates an unusual VP shunt migration to scrotum in an elderly male.
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