Ventriculoperitoneal shunt dysfunction in a patient presenting with neurogenic pulmonary edema. Case report.
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Abstract
The authors report on a patient with dysfunction of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt who presented with two episodes of neurogenic pulmonary edema within the space of a few months. The edema resolved on correction of the shunt dysfunction. Because neurogenic pulmonary edema may be a rare consequence of shunt dysfunction, it is important to recognize this unusual association and provide appropriate diagnostic measures and treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Pulmonary Edema
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt