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Ventriculocholecystic shunts are not commonly used for the treatment of hydrocephalus. We present a case of a child who underwent such a procedure and died of unusual complications. This case represents a unique juxtaposition of uncommon neurosurgical entities and complications including acquired communicating hydrocephalus, bilious ventriculitis secondary to a ventriculocholecystic shunt, and pulmonary edema. The unusual features of this case are discussed and emphasis is placed on the pathophysiologic findings.
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PMID:Ventriculocholecystic shunt. A mortality report. 396 75