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American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol 16, Issue 6 1276-1278, Copyright © 1995 by American Society of Neuroradiology

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Subcutaneous catheter calcification in ventriculoperitoneal shunts

MW Stannard and NK Rollins
Department of Radiology, Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75235, USA.

In three male patients with long-standing Silastic ventriculoperitoneal shunts, a sleeve of dystrophic calcification surrounding the catheter at the thoracic inlet developed, visible on plain radiographs. Such calcification indicates degeneration and tethering of the shunt catheter. It was associated with shunt disconnection in two patients.




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