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Published in: Child's Nervous System 6/2008

Open Access 01-06-2008 | Case Report

Microsurgical third ventriculocisternostomy as an alternative to ETV: report of two cases

Author: Erik J. van Lindert

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 6/2008

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Abstract

Objective

To describe a microsurgical alternative to endoscopic third ventriculocisternostomy.

Methods

Two children with shunt-dependent hydrocephalus and multiple shunt revisions were considered candidates for third ventriculocisternostomy (TVS). Because of slit ventricles, an endoscopic approach was not possible and, therefore, both patients received a microsurgical TVS by a supraorbital approach.

Results

In both cases, microsurgical TVS was successful and the patients became shunt free.

Conclusion

Microsurgical TVS by a supraorbital craniotomy is a viable alternative to endoscopic TVS in selected cases.
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Metadata
Title
Microsurgical third ventriculocisternostomy as an alternative to ETV: report of two cases
Author
Erik J. van Lindert
Publication date
01-06-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 6/2008
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-007-0572-6

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