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Khani-Eshratabadi M, Salati S, Tashakori A, Ghaemi M, Kheradmand D. Non-invasive Management of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Dysfunction: A Case Report on Tactile Stimulation as a Therapeutic Approach. J Surg Trauma 2025; 13 (1) :35-38
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Department of Neurosurgery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain ventricles, which can cause increased intracranial pressure and damage to brain tissue. Surgical intervention, particularly ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement, is the mainstay of treatment for hydrocephalus; however, it is associated with complications, such as infection, blockage, and malfunction. This case report presents a non-surgical approach for the treatment of VP shunt dysfunction through regular tactile stimulation of the shunt pump. A 40-year-old female patient with a calcified VP shunt, originally placed in infancy, presented with symptoms of shunt dysfunction. Instead of surgical replacement, the patient was advised to perform a tactile regimen consisting of fifteen massages per day on the shunt pump. After 10 days of this intervention, the patient showed significant improvement in symptoms, and no shunt-related complications were observed during the six-month follow-up period. This case highlights the potential benefits of non-invasive interventions for VP shunt dysfunction, particularly in cases where traditional surgical methods may pose significant risks. However, the findings are limited to a single case, and further research is necessary to assess the safety and effectiveness of this approach before it can be widely adopted as a treatment option.
Type of Study: Case Report |
Subject:
Neurosurgery
Received: 2024/12/28 | Accepted: 2025/03/15 | ePublished ahead of print: 2025/04/12 | Published: 2025/04/22
Received: 2024/12/28 | Accepted: 2025/03/15 | ePublished ahead of print: 2025/04/12 | Published: 2025/04/22
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