ventricular wall or choroid plexus.
Less commonly, the catheter may be
obstructed by the excessive reduction of
ventricular size to slit-like proportions.
Functional failure of the drainage system
due to separation of its component
parts can result in serious complica-
tions. Ventricular catheters may migrate
into the lateral ventricles.
Infection is a common and serious
complication with drainage systems
and is most frequently caused by skin
contaminants. Septicemia, which
occurs most frequently in debilitated
infants, can result from infections
anywhere in the body and may develop
with few or no symptoms. Septicemia
may also occur as a result of a wound
infection. The presence of a foreign
body (i.e., the catheter system) may
trigger ventriculitis or a dormant
meningitis.
Lesions developing from the breakdown
of skin or tissue around the drainage
system may also serve as foci of
serious infections. In the event of an
infection, replacement of the drainage
system is indicated in addition to the
appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Excessive lowering of intracranial
pressure may result in complications,
particularly in the infant. These include:
subdural hematomas, markedly sunken
fontanelles, overriding of cranial bones
and conversion of a communicating to
a noncommunicating hydrocephalus
due to obstruction of the Aqueduct of
Sylvius.
Failure of the drainage system may be
evidenced by continuing symptoms of
increased ICP .
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