Peritoneal catheter repositioning [Neurosurgery Wiki]

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====== Peritoneal catheter repositioning ======

see also [[Peritoneal catheter placement]].
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Whenever suspected it should be confirmed by imaging, followed by open exploration and [[repositioning]] of the [[peritoneal catheter]]
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In case of suspected [[ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection]], the [[ventriculoperitoneal shunt]] is removed and replaced by an [[external ventricular drain]]. Antibiotics are started and adjusted to the results of the CSF culture. If there is no direct sign of infection, only the distal catheter is externalized and antibiotics are introduced until the [[shunt infection]] is treated. Depending on the peritoneal absorption state, the distal catheter is replaced in the abdominal cavity or in the atrium, the pleural space, or the [[gallbladder]] if there is no suitable place for repositioning. If the peritoneal state allows it, a laparoscopic procedure is recommended to avoid peritoneal adhesion formation increasing the recurrence rate of CSF [[pseudocyst]]
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