Article
Clinical Neurology
S. Chimaliro, C. Hara, P. Kamalo
Summary: This study assessed the mortality and complications associated with ETV +/- CPC and VPSI in children with hydrocephalus. The results showed similar one-year success rates for ETV and VPSI, as well as similar frequencies of mortality and complications. Both ETV +/- CPC and VPSI should be considered as treatment options for hydrocephalus patients, but measures should be taken to reduce shunt infections.
ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Roopa Chalasani, Mastiyage R. Goonathilake, Sara Waqar, Sheeba George, Wilford Jean-Baptiste, Amina Yusuf Ali, Bithaiah Inyang, Feeba Sam Koshy, Kitty George, Prakar Poudel, Lubna Mohammed
Summary: The objective of this study is to analyze the safety and efficiency of surgical interventions (VPS and ETV) in patients with hydrocephalus due to tuberculous meningitis. A systematic review of 16 studies including 2207 patients was conducted. The overall success rate and complications rate varied in both VPS and ETV groups. ETV is suggested for patients in the chronic phase of illness, while VPS is recommended for patients in the acute phase. Chemotherapy, anti-tubercular treatment, and steroids are important preparatory measures for ETV in patients with TBM hydrocephalus.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nicola Gorgoglione, Elena Fazzari, Concetta Alafaci, Francesca Vitulli, Rossella Zaccaria, Filippo F. Angileri, Antonino Germano, Felice Esposito
Summary: This case describes a 12-year-old male patient who underwent an endoscopic third-ventriculostomy due to a malfunctioning V-P shunt, which resulted in an obstruction caused by the external ventricular catheter tip post-surgery. The catheter was shortened and ultimately removed after 4 days, with the patient remaining symptom-free and shunt-free during a 2-year follow-up.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Conor S. Gillespie, Wen Yung Stephanie Fang, Keng Siang Lee, Abigail L. Clynch, Ali M. Alam, Catherine J. McMahon
Summary: This study compared the success rates and complication rates between endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) as first-line treatments for long-standing overt ventriculomegaly in adults (LOVA). The results showed that ETV and VPS had similar success rates, but VPS had a higher complication rate.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Gerardo D. Legaspi, Adrian I. Espiritu, Abdelsimar T. Omar
Summary: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in patients with tuberculous meningitis (TBM) has a success rate of 59%, technical failure rate of 5%, and complication rate of 15%. Non-communicating hydrocephalus on imaging is associated with increased success. Further high-quality randomized, prospective studies are needed to define the role of ETV in TBM.
NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sukriti Das, Nicola Montemurro, Musannah Ashfaq, Dipankar Ghosh, Asit Chandra Sarker, Akhlaque Hossain Khan, Sharbari Dey, Bipin Chaurasia
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of VPS and ETV in resolving papilledema in patients with obstructive hydrocephalus. Both procedures were found to reduce the thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer, but did not result in significant changes in modified Frisen grading.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Xiao Zhang, Pengtao Li, Junxian Wen, Jianbo Chang, Yihao Chen, Rui Yin, Houshi Xu, Xiaoyu Liu, Lang Yang, Junji Wei
Summary: VPS is effective in treating TBM-associated hydrocephalus with good short-term outcomes, but long-term prognosis and management of shunt-related complications are crucial. Complications include catheter obstruction and infection.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kyung Hun Kim, Youngbo Shim, Ji Yeoun Lee, Ji Hoon Phi, Eun Jun Koh, Seun-Ki Kim
Summary: The clinical outcomes of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and endoscopic septostomy were analyzed in patients who had previously undergone ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement. The results demonstrated that both ETV and endoscopic septostomy were effective and safe in managing shunt malfunction.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN NEUROSURGICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Brandon G. Rocque, Hailey Jensen, Ron W. Reeder, Abhaya V. Kulkarni, Ian F. Pollack, John C. Wellons III, Robert P. Naftel, Eric M. Jackson, William E. Whitehead, Jonathan A. Pindrik, David D. Limbrick Jr, Patrick J. McDonald, Mandeep S. Tamber, Todd C. Hankinson, Jason S. Hauptman, Mark D. Krieger, Jason Chu, Tamara D. Simon, Jay Riva-Cambrin, John R. W. Kestle, Curtis J. Rozzelle
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the success rate of postshunt endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) for hydrocephalus treatment. Only the surgeon's report of a clear view of the basilar artery was significantly associated with success, while factors such as age and etiology of hydrocephalus did not affect the success rate. The overall complication rate was 22%, with CSF leak being the most common.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Naeem U. Haq, Inayat Shah, Muhammad Ishaq, Musawer Khan
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the postoperative outcomes of 90 pediatric patients who underwent ETV, revealing that the success rate of the surgery depends on the cause of hydrocephalus, type, and age of the patient, with a high postoperative infection rate noted in the study.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Jennifer Deger, Eric A. Goethe, Melissa A. LoPresti, Sandi Lam
Summary: Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is a common neurosurgical disease in premature infants, and despite significant advances in treatment over time, it continues to impact patient and caregiver quality of life and healthcare costs. The evolution of management for IVH has transitioned from medical to surgical interventions, with a focus on correcting coagulopathy and addressing factors contributing to perinatal instability. IVH remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in premature infants, highlighting the importance of understanding past approaches in developing new treatments.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Michael Dewan, Albert Isaacs, Michael J. Cools, Aaron Yengo-Kahn, Robert Naftel, Hailey Jensen, Ron W. Reeder, Richard Holubkov, Joseline Haizel-Cobbina, Jay Riva-Cambrin, Ryan J. Jafrani, Jonathan A. Pindrik, Eric Jackson, Brendan F. Judy, Elena Kurudza, Ian Pollack, Michael Mcdowell, Todd Hankinson, Susan Staulcup, Jason Hauptman, Koko Hall, Mandeep S. Tamber, Alex Cheong, Nebras Warsi, Brandon Rocque, Benjamin W. Saccomano, Rita Snyder, Abhaya Kulkarni, John R. W. Kestle, John Wellons III, Hydrocephalus Clinical Res Network
Summary: This study compared the treatment outcomes of VPS and ETV for persistent hydrocephalus following posterior fossa brain tumor resection. The overall success rates were similar between the two methods, but ETV had earlier failure time while VPS had persistent risk of failure beyond 5 years.
JOURNAL OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Seifollah Gholampour, Mehrnoosh Bahmani
Summary: The study compared the efficiency of shunt placement and endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in treating adult hydrocephalus patients with varying intensities and obstruction levels in the Sylvius aqueduct.
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jose L. Peiro, Soner Duru, Blanca Fernandez-Tome, Lucas Peiro, Jose L. Encinas, Francisco M. Sanchez-Margallo, Marc Oria
Summary: Using a large animal model, researchers assessed the feasibility of prenatal endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) for the treatment of hydrocephalus. They successfully performed ETV in 64% of cases, demonstrating the potential for this innovative technique in preventing fetal brain damage.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Apurva Pande, Nayan Lamba, Marco Mammi, Paulos Gebrehiwet, Alyssa Trenary, Joanne Doucette, Stefania Papatheodorou, Adomas Bunevicius, Timothy R. Smith, Rania A. Mekary
Summary: There was no significant difference in failure rate between ETV and VPS in patients with hydrocephalus, but ETV had lower complication rates in prospective cohort studies. Further research is needed to identify which specific patient populations may benefit more from one intervention over the other.
NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW
(2021)