Intestinal Obstruction Due to Adhesions around VP Shunt Tip in a Case of Pyogenic Meningitis

Dr. Priyanka Arora, Dr. Gayatr

Abstract

Small bowel obstruction caused by adhesions around the VP shunt is a rare and severe complication of the shunt which may require laparotomy and resection of bowel. We report a case in which small bowel obstruction was caused by adhesions around the VP shunt.