Special Articles

1. Diagnostic imaging of ventriculoperitoneal shunt malfunctions and complications in pediatric patients

Kazutoshi Fujita, Noriko Aida
Department of Radiology, Kanagawa Children’s Medical Center

Abstract

　　Most pediatric patients with hydrocephalus are treated with ventriculoperitoneal（V-P）shunt placement. However, complications from shunts are common and can present with a variety of signs and symptoms. Imaging analysis is an essential adjunct to the clinical evaluation of patients with suspected V-P shunt malfunctions or complications. This paper illustrates the imaging findings in various malfunctions and complications associated with V-P shunts in pediatric patients.

Keywords：Hydrocephalus, Complication, Radiography