Introduction:
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is one of the most frequently performed
procedures in neurosurgical practice. The first surgical procedure of VP
shunt in the long-term treatment of hydrocephalus was performed by
Kausch in 1908 (1). It is commonly used to treat different types of
hydrocephalus like obstructive hydrocephalus and Normal Pressure
Hydrocephalus (NPH). Shunt failure is the most common complication that
occurs in 40-70% of the cases. Other complications may include shunt
blockage, infection, over drainage, underdrainage and visual field
defects. VP shunt migration is one of the common complications and can
occur in both cranial and caudal direction. It can possibly migrate to
other parts of the body such as gallbladder, anus, liver, umbilicus,
colon and thorax. However, complete intracranial migration of VP shunt
is a rare occurrence (. We herein present a case of a 10-month-old child
who presented with complete intracranial migration of a VP shunt.