Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in cases of hydrocephalus provide less invasive and safe technique than ventriculoperitoneal Shunt also decrease complications of ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure used to treat obstructive hydrocephalus in children. By creating an opening in the floor of the third ventricle, the surgeon establishes a new pathway for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to bypass the blockage and drain naturally, potentially eliminating the need for a traditional brain shunt.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy of the third ventricle of the brain
Surgeons insert a rigid endoscope through a small burr hole in the skull into the ventricular system. They use a catheter or laser to puncture a tiny, precise opening in the floor of the third ventricle
Surgeons insert a rigid endoscope through a small burr hole in the skull into the ventricular system. They use a catheter or laser to puncture a tiny, precise opening in the floor of the third ventricle
Sohag University
Sohag, Egypt
Changes in manifestation according to ETVSS endoscopic third ventriculostomy success score with assement of level of consciousness degree of papiledema and severity of headache
ETVSS ETV success score is predictive tool used to estimate ETV success based on factors like age etiology previous shunt other pathologies The score is expressed as a number from 0 to 90 with assement of level of consciousness degree of papiledema and severity of headache Score 70 indicate an estimated 70 % chance of success
Time frame: 6 month
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