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. 2024 Dec 9;41(1):39.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-024-06697-x.

Technique and protocol for bedside neuroendoscopic lavage for post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus: technical note

Tracy M Flanders  1 , Misun Hwang  2 , Nickolas W Julian  3 , Christina E Sarris  4 , John J Flibotte  5 , Sara B DeMauro  5 , David A Munson  5 , Lauren M Heimall  5 , Yong C Collins  6 , Jena M Bamberski  6 , Meghan A Sturak  6 , Eo V Trueblood  7 , Gregory G Heuer  6
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Technique and protocol for bedside neuroendoscopic lavage for post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus: technical note

Tracy M Flanders et al. Childs Nerv Syst. .

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Abstract

Neuroendoscopic lavage (NEL) is a time-limited neurosurgical intervention that removes intraventricular blood in post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH). Preterm neonates are medically complex and fragile, often precluding neurosurgical procedures due to concerns such as extubation risk and body temperature instability during even routine clinical care. In addition, transportation to the operating room can be difficult and risky. Given these factors, our institution developed and implemented a bedside technique to facilitate safe and timely NEL in the neonatal intensive care unit for the treatment of PHH.

Keywords: Bedside surgery; Intraventricular hemorrhage; Neuroendoscopic lavage; Post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus; Prematurity.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declarations. Ethics approval: Ethical approval was obtained from the local institutional review board and ethics committee. Conflict of interest: The authors declare no competing interests.

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