{"id":"925c5484-98b4-4119-b0f4-119330510114","slug":"the-peel-away-technique-for-a-ventriculoatrial-shunt-in-a-6-month-old-patient-a-case-report","title":"The “peel-away” technique for a ventriculoatrial shunt in a 6-month-old patient: A case report","authors":["Juan Pablo Leal Isaza","Santiago Vallejo","Jorge Humberto Aristizabal","Santiago Andrés Rosales-Camargo","Juan Pablo Perilla-Estrada","Diego Quintero Rueda"],"abstract":"Background: A ventriculoatrial shunt (VAS) proves to be an excellent alternative in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Its usage is a viable option when ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is contraindicated in any age of patients. Case Description: This report highlights a successful case involving a 6-month-old patient who underwent VAS catheter positioning. The child presented with hydrocephalus and biliary atresia, making him a candidate for a liver transplant. Notably, a VPS was considered a relative contraindication in this scenario. Conclusion: The VAS emerges as a viable option for patients in whom a VPS might be contraindicated. This case demonstrates the successful application of a VAS in a pediatric patient.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/925c5484-98b4-4119-b0f4-119330510114/featured/hero-1781559796425.png","publishDate":"2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_724_2023","categories":["Pediatric Neurosurgery","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/12715/SNI-15-16.pdf"}