Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and choroid plexus cauterization (ETV/CPC) for hydrocephalus of infancy: a technical review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-021-05209-5
Abstract: In the twenty-first century, choroid plexus cauterization (CPC) in combination with endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has emerged as an effective treatment for some infants with hydrocephalus, leading to the favourable condition of ‘shunt independence’. Herein… read more here.
Keywords: plexus cauterization; choroid plexus; cpc; endoscopic third ... See more keywords
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy with Choroid Plexus Cauterization in Infantile Hydrocephalus: An Experience from Mali
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DOI: 10.1159/000529453
Abstract: Introduction Pediatric hydrocephalus is a common disease in sub-Saharan Africa. In Mali, 350–400 new cases are diagnosed in our center yearly. With a total land mass of 1,241,000 km2, patients in remote areas must travel… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic third; month; third ventriculostomy; choroid plexus ... See more keywords
Preliminary Experience Suggests the Addition of Choroid Plexus Cauterization to Functional Hemispherectomy May Reduce Posthemispherectomy Hydrocephalus
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DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002193
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cerebral hemispherectomy can effectively treat unihemispheric epilepsy. However, posthemispherectomy hydrocephalus (PHH), a serious life-long complication, remains prevalent, requiring careful considerations in technique selection and postoperative management. In 2016, we began incorporating open choroid plexus… read more here.
Keywords: hemispherectomy; phh; cpc; choroid plexus ... See more keywords