Endoscopic third ventricle cisternotomy

  • Alejandro Tarigo Universidad de la República, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Neurología, Neurocirugía, Prof. Adjunto
  • Álvaro Villar Universidad de la República, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Neurología, Neurocirugía, Residente
Keywords: HYDROCEPHALUS, VENTRICULOSTOMY, THIRD VENTRICLE, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID LEADS, ENDOSCOPY

Abstract

The complications associated with ventricular surgeries and the new imaging procedures led to find alternatives in treating hydrocephalus.
Endoscopic third ventricle cisternotomy is an effective procedure to treat certain types of hydrocephalus such as those due to aqueductal stenosis or by compression of the ventricular system due to tumours of the posterior fossa.
It is a fast, safe and low-cost technique that produces a new circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid without prosthesis.
The aim of this study was to analyze indications, techniques, a brief clinical report, result and complications of the third ventricle cisternotomy.

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Published
2003-05-30
How to Cite
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Tarigo A, Villar Álvaro. Endoscopic third ventricle cisternotomy. Rev. Méd. Urug. [Internet]. 2003May30 [cited 2024Nov.15];19(1):71-7. Available from: http://www2.rmu.org.uy/ojsrmu311/index.php/rmu/article/view/958