Introduction The decision-making process when we compare endoscopic third
ventriculostomy (ETV) with shunts as surgical options for the treatment of hydrocephalus in …

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

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

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 …

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 …

Objectives Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a successful method of treatment for
obstructive hydrocephalus. In infants, however, it is reported to have a higher failure rate. On …

Object The cause of failed endoscopic third vetriculostomy (ETV) surgery in the treatment of
hydrocephalus may be a poor absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or a new or continuing …

Introduction Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) for the treatment of hydrocephalus of
different etiologies is still controversial in children younger than 2 years of age. The success …