Childs Nerv Syst

. 2021 Jan;37(1):345-347. doi: 10.1007/s00381-020-04926-7. Epub 2020 Oct 15. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33063133/

Intrathoracic migration of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt via Morgagni hernia

Paige A Lundy ^1 2, Michael D Partington ^3 4 5, Chad A Tuchek ³, David M Garcia ^3 4 5Affiliations expand

• PMID: 33063133
• DOI: 10.1007/s00381-020-04926-7

Abstract

We present the case of a 5-month-old patient presenting with pleural migration of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt catheter who returned 2 months later with respiratory distress. Ultimately, the diagnosis of a Morgagni hernia was made. This diagnosis, though rare, should be entertained in certain clinical settings.

Keywords: Congenital hernia; Morgagni hernia; Shunt malfunction; Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt migration.