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Endoscopic third ventriculostomy is an alternative surgical procedure that creates a bypass for the cerebrospinal fluid in the head that eliminates the need for a shunt. It is helpful only to people with hydrocephalus caused by a blockage of the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
13 sie 2023 · Objectives: Describe the indications for patients to receive a ventriculostomy. Summarize the proper technique in regards to performing a ventriculostomy. Review and select appropriate evaluation for the potential complications and ways to minimize them while managing ventriculostomy.
Learn about the indications, advantages, complications, and technical principles of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), a minimally invasive procedure for hydrocephalus. Watch a video demonstration and view an interactive module with anatomic images and tips.
20 cze 2024 · A ventriculostomy is a common surgical procedure to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from your brain. It treats hydrocephalus and increased pressure on your brain from a traumatic injury. Your surgeon may use an endoscope (a tool with a light and camera) to perform an endoscopic third ventriculostomy.
The efficacy of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) for the treatment of pediatric hydrocephalus has been extensively reported in the literature. However, ETV-related long-term outcome data are lacking for the adult hydrocephalus population.
25 lut 2022 · Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is an effective alternative to ventriculoperitoneal shunting as well as external ventricular drainage for the urgent management of acute hydrocephalus.
16 maj 2022 · During the past 20 years, endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has become a reasonable option for treating different types of hydrocephalus, especially in the challenging field of PHH after intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). 1–6 The reported main factors influencing the outcome of ETV are age at operation and etiology. 2–4 7 8 The success rate...
