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Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 8/2017

01-08-2017 | Review Article

Controversy about Management of Hydrocephalus – Shunt vs. Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy

Authors: Vikas Kumar, Shaam Bodeliwala, Daljit Singh

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 8/2017

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Abstract

The best management of hydrocephalus is still controversial in the twenty-first century. Shunt treatment for hydrocephalus is the most common procedure performed in neurosurgical practice and is associated with the highest complications rate. But during the last 2 decades, the treatment of hydrocephalus has improved with better shunt devices available today, increased facilities for investigations and newer approaches like endoscopic third ventriculostomy. The recent advances in development of better endoscopes have provided the patient and treating doctor with an option for an alternative surgery for treatment of hydrocephalus.
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Metadata
Title
Controversy about Management of Hydrocephalus – Shunt vs. Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
Authors
Vikas Kumar
Shaam Bodeliwala
Daljit Singh
Publication date
01-08-2017
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 8/2017
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-017-2338-9

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