Abstract |
A neonate with hydrocephalus associated with Dandy-Walker malformation was successfully treated with an endoscopic placement of a transaqueductal ventricular single catheter. The modified catheter was provided with additional fenestration on its proximal side to allow simultaneous drainage from both the supra- and infratentorial compartments. This technique is well known for isolated fourth ventricles, but has not been applied to hydrocephalus associated with Dandy-Walker malformation. The cyst- ventriculoperitoneal shunt effectively drained both compartments. The patient was doing well 18 months after the surgical procedure. Endoscopic transaqueductal shunt placement can be considered, especially in patients with aqueductal patency.
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Authors | Ryoma Morigaki, Kyong-Hon Pooh, Yoshinobu Nakagawa |
Journal | Neurologia medico-chirurgica
(Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo))
Vol. 51
Issue 3
Pg. 256-9
( 2011)
ISSN: 1349-8029 [Electronic] Japan |
PMID | 21441750
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Catheters, Indwelling
- Cerebral Aqueduct
- Dandy-Walker Syndrome
(complications, surgery)
- Humans
- Hydrocephalus
(complications, surgery)
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Neuroendoscopy
(methods)
- Treatment Outcome
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
(instrumentation, methods)
- Ventriculostomy
(methods)
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