Neuroendoscopic surgery in hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus represents one of the most frequent pathologic entities requiring neurosurgical intervention. Even in present times the treatment of hydrocephalus is a highly debated subject. Neuroendoscopy is one of the technique posibility. The present study includes patients with different types of...

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Main Authors: H. Stan, P. A. Kiss, A. Stan, I. St. Florian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: London Academic Publishing 2012-12-01
Series:Romanian Neurosurgery
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Online Access:https://www.journals.lapub.co.uk/index.php/roneurosurgery/article/view/667
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Summary:Hydrocephalus represents one of the most frequent pathologic entities requiring neurosurgical intervention. Even in present times the treatment of hydrocephalus is a highly debated subject. Neuroendoscopy is one of the technique posibility. The present study includes patients with different types of hydrocephalus classified according to imagistic criteria (MRI). Neuroendoscopic therapeutic options are presented for different types of hydrocephalus and the postoperative results of these procedures are revealed by imaging. In conclusion, we consider neuroendoscopy useful in each type of hydrocephalus.
ISSN:1220-8841
2344-4959