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Case Reports
. 2021 Jan;37(1):345-347.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-020-04926-7. Epub 2020 Oct 15.

Intrathoracic migration of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt via Morgagni hernia

Paige A Lundy  1   2 , Michael D Partington  3   4   5 , Chad A Tuchek  3 , David M Garcia  3   4   5
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Case Reports

Intrathoracic migration of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt via Morgagni hernia

Paige A Lundy et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2021 Jan.

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.

Keywords: Congenital hernia; Morgagni hernia; Shunt malfunction; Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt migration.

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