Object Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is an established treatment for
hydrocephalus. Most studies focus on success rate, and complications are insufficiently …

OBJECTIVE: This article describes our endoscopic techniques developed for the treatment
of various obstructions of cerebrospinal fluid pathways. METHODS: Blocked cerebrospinal …

Object Although endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has been accepted as a procedure
of choice for the treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus, the outcome of this treatment …

Object This study compares endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and ventriculoperitoneal
shunt (VPS) in the treatment of pediatric patients with marked obstructive hydrocephalus due …

BACKGROUND: The clinical response to ETV of adult patients with noncommunicating
hydrocephalus may differ from that of children because of such factors as chronicity of …

Objective The purpose of this study was to monitor incidence and outcome in children with
hydrocephalus. Materials and methods This is a population-based prospective study of all …

BACKGROUND: The treatment of choice for several types of obstructive hydrocephalus is
endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). However, in certain cases ETV is not clearly …

Introduction Few series compare endoscopic third ventriculostomies (ETV) and
ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS). To avoid the complications after a shunt insertion, there is …

Background The significant technological improvement of endoscopic instrumentation has
allowed, in the last 10 years, a widespread diffusion of neuroendoscopic procedures …

BACKGROUND: The management of hydrocephalus associated with a posterior fossa tumor
is debated. Some authors emphasize the advantages of an immediate tumor removal that …