Safety and efficacy of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma related hydrocephalus: a Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.12.096
Abstract: OBJECT Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG) related hydrocephalus occurs as the result of tumor growth and Aqueduct obstruction. There is no consensus about the best surgical option, thus a review has been performed to clarify… read more here.
Keywords: diffuse intrinsic; endoscopic third; intrinsic pontine; review ... See more keywords
Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Related Hydrocephalus: Treatment Options and Considerations.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.04.231
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) will be associated with hydrocephalus in ≤13% of cases. Currently, very little data are available describing the actual etiologies and treatment options of NF1-associated hydrocephalus. We, therefore, have described our… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; treatment options; neurofibromatosis type; related hydrocephalus ... See more keywords
Palliative lumboperitoneal shunt for leptomeningeal metastasis–related hydrocephalus: A case series
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DOI: 10.1177/0269216316649128
Abstract: Background: Leptomeningeal metastasis–related hydrocephalus causes distress to patients with end-stage cancer through headache and other symptoms by elevating intracranial pressure, thus reducing quality of life. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt has been used as a treatment option in… read more here.
Keywords: leptomeningeal metastasis; metastasis related; lumboperitoneal shunt; case ... See more keywords