Citation

Gegg C, Olavarria G, Pattisapu JV. Childs Nerv. Syst. 2009; 25(4): 509-510.

Affiliation

Childhood Neurosurgery and Center for Hydrocephalus, PA, 58 West Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806, USA. CGegg@PedNeurosurgery.net

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00381-008-0794-2

PMID

19151981

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: We report a case of shunt malfunction after a child was subjected to G forces during a roller coaster ride.

DISCUSSION: The temporal sequence of events suggests proximal catheter obstruction with subsequent symptoms of raised intracranial pressure immediately after experience with a G force ride. A shunt revision with catheter change led to resolution of symptoms, and findings were consistent with hemorrhage within the catheter.

CONCLUSION: This case illustrates the risks of such an experience on children with shunts and the implications for patient counseling.

Language: en