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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2002; 45(4): 231-234
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-36195
Case Report
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Treatment of Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia and Hydrocephalus by Neuroendoscopic Third Ventriculostomy

N.  Buxton1 , T.  Jaspan2 , J.  Punt3
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Nottingham, UK
  • 2Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Nottingham, UK
  • 3Division of Paediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Child Health, University of Nottingham, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK
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Publikationsdatum:
20. Dezember 2002 (online)

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Abstract

This short paper illustrates a case with cervical myelomeningocoele, a Chiari malformation (CM), hydrocephalus (HC) and cervical syringomyelia treated by neuroendoscopic third ventriculostomy (NTV) with resolution of both the hydrocephalus and the syrinx. Two similar cases are discussed. The technique is advocated for the treatment of such complex dysraphic conditions.

Key words

Hydrocephalus - Third Ventriculostomy - Syringomyelia - Chiari Malformation - Cervical Myelomeningocoele

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Mr. N. Buxton

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