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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2000; 43(1): 4-8
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-8410
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Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Biportal Endoscopic Removal of a Primary Intraventricular Hematoma: Case Report

Z. Horváth, F. Vető, I. Balás, F. Kövér, T. Dóczi
  • Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
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31 December 2000 (online)

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Primary intraventricular hematomas account for approximately 6 % of all intracerebral hematomas. If the clot blocks cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pathways, surgical intervention, which may be of different types, can be life-saving. In the case reported here, after careful preoperative planning the use of two rigid endoscopes permitted the removal of most of the intraventricular clot and restoration of CSF circulation by creation of a 3rd ventriculostomy within the same procedure and no later treatment was necessary. Repeated CT scans proved that only a small portion of the intraventricular clot remained in the ventricular system. The ventricular size normalised, and the patency of the artificial hole in the floor of the 3rd ventricle was demonstrated both by the rapidly improving clinical picture of the patient and by flow-sensitive MRI studies. For individuals who suffer primary intraventricular hemorrhage and later develop occlusive hydrocephalus, endoscopic removal of the clot and 3rd ventriculostomy might offer a more adequate treatment option than external ventricular drainage.

Key words:

Biportal endoscopy - Primary intraventricular hematoma - 3rd ventriculostomy

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D.Sc. M.D. T. Dóczi

Department of Neurosurgery University Medical School of Pécs

Rét u. 2.

H-7623 Pécs

Hungary

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Email: doczit@apacs.pote.hu