Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is still a mainstay of treatment in centers for infants with aqueductal stenosis which is the most common cause of congenital obstructive hydrocephalus. Shunt migration remains a common complication. Delayed distal shunt tip migration into the thoracic cavity due to negative intrathoracic pressure is a rare occurrence.
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