Object. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the causes of hydrocephalus in
Uganda, the efficacy of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in this environment, and …

Object In Uganda, childhood hydrocephalus is common and difficult to treat. In some
children, endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) can be successful and avoid dependence …

Purpose The outcome of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is worse in children
younger than 2 years old and especially in infants, and controversies still exist whether ETV …

Introduction The IIHS is an international, prospective, multicenter study to compare
endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and shunt in infants (< 24 months old) with …

Object The object of this study was to analyze the outcome of endoscopic third
ventriculostomy (ETV) in patients under 2 years of age and investigate factors related to ETV …

Object Neonatal infection is the most common cause of infant hydrocephalus in Uganda.
Postinfectious hydrocephalus (PIH) is often accompanied by primary brain injury from the …

Object The goal of this study was to externally validate the proposed Endoscopic Third
Ventriculostomy Success Score (ETVSS), which predicts successful treatment for …

Objectives: To evaluate the role of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) as a primary
treatment for hydrocephalus in children less than 1 year old and to determine its impact as a …

OBJECTIVE: To develop a model to predict the probability of endoscopic third
ventriculostomy (ETV) success in the treatment for hydrocephalus on the basis of a child's …

Object. In this study the authors evaluate the safety, efficacy, and indications for endoscopic
third ventriculostomy (ETV) in patients with a history of subarachnoid hemorrhage or …