Endoscopic third ventriculostomy for obstructive hydrocephalus

D Hellwig, JA Grotenhuis, W Tirakotai, T Riegel… - Neurosurgical …, 2005 - Springer
The indications for neuroendoscopy are not only constantly increasing, but even the
currently accepted indications are constantly being adjusted and tailored. This is also true …

Shunts vs endoscopic third ventriculostomy in infants: are there different types and/or rates of complications? A review

C Di Rocco, L Massimi, G Tamburrini - Child's Nervous System, 2006 - Springer
Introduction The decision-making process when we compare endoscopic third
ventriculostomy (ETV) with shunts as surgical options for the treatment of hydrocephalus in …

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in the treatment of childhood hydrocephalus

AV Kulkarni, JM Drake, CL Mallucci, S Sgouros… - The Journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
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 …

Long-term reliability of endoscopic third ventriculostomy

D Kadrian, J Van Gelder, D Florida, R Jones… - …, 2008 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVE: To describe the short-term operative success and the long-term reliability of
endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) for treatment of hydrocephalus and to examine the …

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy: an outcome analysis of primary cases and procedures performed after ventriculoperitoneal shunt malfunction

DF O'Brien, M Javadpour, DR Collins… - Journal of …, 2005 - thejns.org
Object The authors analyzed the role of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) as a primary
treatment for hydrocephalus and also as an alternative to shunt revision for malfunctioning …

The role of endoscopic third ventriculostomy in adult patients with hydrocephalus

MD Jenkinson, C Hayhurst, M Al-Jumaily… - Journal of …, 2009 - thejns.org
Object Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is the treatment of choice for hydrocephalus,
but the outcome is dependent on the cause of this disorder, and the procedure remains …

Late rapid deterioration after endoscopic third ventriculostomy: additional cases and review of the literature

J Drake, P Chumas, J Kestle, A Pierre-Kahn… - Journal of …, 2006 - thejns.org
Object Late rapid deterioration after endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a rare
complication. The authors previously reported three deaths from three centers. Three other …

Complications following endoscopic intracranial procedures in children

G Cinalli, P Spennato, C Ruggiero, F Aliberti… - Child's Nervous …, 2007 - Springer
Background The significant technological improvement of endoscopic instrumentation has
allowed, in the last 10 years, a widespread diffusion of neuroendoscopic procedures …

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in the treatment of hydrocephalus in pediatric patients

C Di Rocco, G Cinalli, L Massimi, P Spennato… - Advances and technical …, 2006 - Springer
Advances in surgical instrumentation and technique have lead to an extensive use of
endoscopic third ventriculostomy in the management of pediatric hydrocephalus. The aim of …

Complications of endoscopic third ventriculostomy in previously shunted patients

WJ Hader, RL Walker, ST Myles… - Operative …, 2008 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVE: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is considered to be a safe and effective
treatment in selected patients as an initial treatment for obstructive hydrocephalus and at the …