Abdominal Pseudocyst: A Rare Complication of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts

Abstract

Ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS) remain a common procedure done as part of the management of hydrocephalus. VPS failure most commonly occurs within the first year and abdominal pseudocysts (APC) is a rare and underreported complication. In this report, we present a five-year-old female with a VPS who presented with acute onset of abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever and a diagnosis of APC was established. In this paper, we demonstrate our approach to the management of APC, including a review of the literature for alternative treatment options.