Trapped Fourth Ventricle in a Pediatric Patient With a History of Post‐Traumatic Hydrocephalus and Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: A Case Report and Literature Review
Case report reveals successful treatment of trapped fourth ventricle in a child with previous shunt complications, indicating critical early intervention.
Key Points
This case report aims to highlight trapped fourth ventricle (TFV) as a potential complication in patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts.
Analyzed a 7-year-old boy with post-traumatic hydrocephalus and VP shunt.
Conducted CT and MRI imaging to assess neurological symptoms.
Performed open posterior fenestration with microsurgical arachnoid adhesiolysis.
MRI confirmed trapped fourth ventricle with significant dilation.
The intervention restored cerebrospinal fluid dynamics and resolved neurological symptoms at 1-month follow-up.
Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention were critical for a favorable outcome.