Small Bowel Obstruction and Enterococcus Meningitis: Rare Complications of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement

A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a commonly used mechanical device indicated for congenital and acquired hydrocephalus in children. Although VP failure not uncommon, the symptomatology cause of can vary. In this case, we describe intestinal obstruction three-year-old Caucasian female with history Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma placement management hydrocephalus. Surgical exploration revealed ischemia terminal ileum secondary to tubing-induced adhesions requiring bowel resection. infection due Enterococcus faecalis was also noted. Our case highlights unique presentation that should serve increase provider suspicion when evaluating patients presenting abdominal distention pain presence shunt.