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. 2023 Jan;39(1):197-203.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-022-05690-6. Epub 2022 Sep 26.

Neuroendoscopic septostomy in unilateral and bilateral ventricular hydrocephalus

Kevin Armas-Melián  1 , Bienvenido Ros  2 , Lenin Gómez-Barreno  3 , Sara Iglesias  2 , Miguel Ángel Arráez  2
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Neuroendoscopic septostomy in unilateral and bilateral ventricular hydrocephalus

Kevin Armas-Melián et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2023 Jan.
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Abstract

Purpose: This study describes the results of septostomy (SPT) in terms of success and analysis of follow-up in a series of pediatric patients diagnosed with unilateral ventricular hydrocephalus (UHV) and biventricular hydrocephalus (BVH).

Methods: A total of 29 pediatric patients diagnosed with UVH or BVH were included in this study. In UVH, a neuroendoscopic SPT was performed (sometimes accompanied by NEFPFMO). In those diagnosed with BVH, an SPT combined with VPS was carried out. Demographic, etiological, clinical, and diagnostic variables and percentage of treatment success were collected.

Results: SPT was successful during follow-up when no VPS was required in UVH and only unilateral VPS was implanted in BVH. At the time of surgery, 16 patients needed a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The first SPT was successful in 22 patients, requiring a second surgery in 7 patients, from the oncology group diagnosed with BHV.

Conclusions: The surgical management of UVH and BVH still has some disclosure points to be reviewed. However, SPT seems to be a secure, non-traumatic, and efficient procedure.

Keywords: Endoscopic septostomy; Hydrocephalus; Isolate ventricular hydrocephalus; Neuroendoscopy; Obstructive hydrocephalus.

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