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ArticleCureus2024

Congenital Obstructive Hydrocephalus With Status Post-endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Bilateral Subdural Hygroma and Pneumocephalus: A Case Report.

Sakshi Desai, H V Sharath

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sakshi DesaiDepartment of Pediatric Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
H V SharathDepartment of Pediatric Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.

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Abstract

Pediatric neurosurgery faces a major difficulty in the treatment of hydrocephalus, a condition marked by an abnormal build-up of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. Its prevalence varies between 0.5 and 0.8 per 1,000 live births worldwide, with different etiologies, including congenital abnormalities and acquired diseases. With benefits including a lower risk of infection and avoiding issues due to the shunt, endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has become a beneficial surgical technique in certain instances. Bypassing clogged ventricular channels, ETV creates a new channel for CSF drainage. Despite its effectiveness, a thorough examination of underlying disease and anatomical variables is necessary for positive outcomes in patient selection. To give patients, the best possible care, this article attempts to summarize the prevalence of hydrocephalus and the part that ETV plays in managing it. It also emphasizes the significance of customized surgical techniques. It is critical to comprehend the incidence of hydrocephalus and available treatment choices to enhance the infant's quality of life and long-term outcomes.

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endoscopic third ventriculostomyhydrocephalusinfantpediatricspneumocephalus

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PMCPMC11366071

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