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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2020

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in obstructive hydrocephalus: A case report and analysis of operative technique.

Matic Munda, Peter Spazzapan, Roman Bosnjak, Tomaz Velnar

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Matic MundaDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia.
Peter SpazzapanDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia.
Roman BosnjakDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia.
Tomaz VelnarDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia.
Ljubljana University Medical Centre · SI

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Abstract

backgroundThe endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a neuroendoscopical procedure that represents a more suitable alternative to the extracranial shunting. It consists of fenestrating the floor of the third ventricle and thus establishing a free flow of the cerebrospinal fluid from the ventricles to the site of resorption in the subarachnoid space. It offers a more physiological solution and a chance at a shunt-free life for children with hydrocephalus. The main indication for the procedure is obstructive hydrocephalus, however, it can also be useful in patients with other forms of hydrocephalus. CASE SUMMARY: We present a treatment flow of a 9-year-old patient, diagnosed with an obstructive hydrocephalus due to tectal glioma that was successfully treated with an ETV. We review the important factors influencing the success rate such as age, aetiology, shunt history, preoperative planning and visualisation of the basilar artery.

conclusionEven though the ETV effectively controls obstructive hydrocephalus in more than 75% of all cases, the overall success rate of the procedure varies and could be approved by the correct preoperative patient selection.

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Case reportEndoscopic third ventriculostomyHydrocephalusNeuroendoscopy

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