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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Overdrainage | *Overdrainage → tissue occluding the orifices of the proximal shunt apparatus | ||
**As pressure increases the occluding tissue diesengages allowing drainage to resume | **As pressure increases the occluding tissue diesengages allowing drainage to resume | ||
**Leads to cyclic increased ICP complaints that worsen when patient stands | **Leads to cyclic increased ICP complaints that worsen when patient stands | ||
Revision as of 03:44, 9 February 2017
Background
- Overdrainage → tissue occluding the orifices of the proximal shunt apparatus
- As pressure increases the occluding tissue diesengages allowing drainage to resume
- Leads to cyclic increased ICP complaints that worsen when patient stands
- Newer valve devices with antisiphon features make this less common
Clinical Features
- Vague symptoms of dizziness, visual distubances
- Worsened with standing/exertion
Differential Diagnosis
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt problems
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt obstruction
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt overdrainage (Slit Ventricle Syndrome)
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt mechanical failure
Evaluation
- CT Head necessary for shunt placement workup and overdrained ventricles
- Patients at higher risk for subdural hematomas
Management
- Neurosurgery consult
Disposition
- Admission for shunt revision versus valve adjustment