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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 1998; 41(4): 198-199
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1052041
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1052041
How to Perforate Safely a Resistant Floor of the 3rd Ventricle?
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Publication History
Publication Date:
18 March 2008 (online)
Abstract
Third ventriculostomy for acquired non-communicating hydrocepahlus is an excellent alternative to shunting procedures. Nevertheless, complications can be severe and even fatal (e.g., lesion of the basilar artery), especially if the floor of the 3rd ventricle is very tough and/or opaque. The authors describe a safe method of sharp perforation of the floor, which should be applied if blunt fenestration cannot be achieved easily.
Key words
Hydrocephalus - 3rd ventriculostomy - Complications