Abstract
Compartmentalization of the lateral ventricle may prevent adequate functioning of ventriculoperitoneal shunts. We recently treated a patient with postinfectious hydrocephalus who required bilateral shunts. In addition, the left ventricle was shown to contain a large noncommunicating cyst. Prior to placement of the shunt, ventriculoscopy was performed and a channel established surgically between the cyst and the remainder of the ventricular system. Application of this new interventional technique may be indicated in complicated cases of compartmentalized hydrocephalus.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 179-180 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Surgical neurology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1982 |
Keywords
- hydrocephalus
- ventriculoperitoneal shunt
- ventriculoscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology