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Figure legends:
Fig.1
Supraclavicular bulge containing air
Fig.2
Trans-anal protrusion of the shunt
Fig.3
Abdominal X-ray showing the proximal part of the shunt
Fig.4
Abdominopelvic x-ray showing both shunts and the protrusion
Fig.5
Locating the proximal part
Fig.6
Using C-arm to locate the proximal end