Endoscopy as an adjunct to shunting for hydrocephalus.

  • 1 January 1980
    • journal article
    • Vol. 13  (1) , 69-72
Abstract
A procedure has been developed for positioning ventricular catheters using a miniature fiberoptic endoscope. The procedure permits accurate positioning of the ventricular catheter tip without the need for intraoperative X-ray studies. The procedure has been employed 102 times in 85 children. In each case, post-operative X-ray studies revealed the ventricular catheter to be in a satisfactory position. In 79% of cases a functional shunt was established which did not require revision or further therapeutic intervention.

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