Intrathoracic migration of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt via Morgagni hernia.

Creator(s)

Paige A. Lundy
Michael D. Partington, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Chad A. Tuchek
David Garcia, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2021

Identifier

DOI: 10.1007/s00381-020-04926-7

Abstract

We present the case of a 5-month-old patient presenting with pleural migration of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt catheter who returned 2 months later with respiratory distress. Ultimately, the diagnosis of a Morgagni hernia was made. This diagnosis, though rare, should be entertained in certain clinical settings.

Journal Title

Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery

Volume

37

Issue

1

First Page

345

Last Page

347

Keywords

Congenital hernia; Morgagni hernia; Shunt malfunction; Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt migration

Recommended Citation

Lundy PA, Partington MD, Tuchek CA, Garcia DM. Intrathoracic migration of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt via Morgagni hernia. Childs Nerv Syst. 2021;37(1):345-347. doi:10.1007/s00381-020-04926-7