Moorthy, Ranjith K. ; Rajshekhar, Vedantam (2011) Endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus: a review of indications, outcomes, and complications Neurology India, 59 (6). pp. 848-854. ISSN 0028-3886
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Abstract
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has been in vogue for the past two decades, as a tool in the armamentarium of the neurosurgeon, for the management of hydrocephalus. Its utility has been proven consistently in congenital / acquired aqueductal stenosis, although the outcomes in communicating hydrocephalus as well as hydrocephalus secondary to other etiologies have not been as impressive. It is a relatively safe procedure with the appropriate selection of patients with a low rate of permanent morbidity. This review aims to define the current indications, management outcomes, and complications of ETV.
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Keywords: | Endoscopy; Hydrocephalus; Outcome; Shunt |
ID Code: | 95563 |
Deposited On: | 01 Aug 2013 11:48 |
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