Cerebrospinal Fluid Ascitis: Late Complication Of A Ventriculo-Peritoneal Bypass

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ascites is a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal (PV) shunt. The etiological factors and especially the mechanisms underlying this remain difficult to explain. We report case voluminous CSF complicating PV shunt, 15 years later. This 16-year-old patient, valved at age one year, admitted for major abdominal distension. scanner shows large free collection in peritoneal cavity. puncture above all conversion shunt into ventriculo-atrial bypass allowed dry up. various hypotheses mentioned literature struggle explain occurrence patient. seems stem from progressive failure resorption over time apart any primary pathology