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Limitations of Neuroendoscopic Treatment for Pediatric Hydrocephalus and
Considerations from Future Perspectives
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Nishiyama K
; Yoshimura J
; Fujii Y
Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo)
2015[]; 55
(8
): 611-6
PMID26226979
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Neuroendoscopy has become common in the field of pediatric neurosurgery. As an
alternative procedure to cerebrospinal fluid shunt, endoscopic third
ventriculostomy has been the routine surgical treatment for obstructive
hydrocephalus. However, the indication is still debatable in infantile periods.
The predictors of late failure and how to manage are still unknown. Recently, the
remarkable results of endoscopic choroid plexus coagulation in combination with
third ventriculostomy, reported from experiences in Africa, present puzzling
complexity. The current data on the role of neuroendoscopic surgery for pediatric
hydrocephalus is reported with discussion of its limitations and future
perspectives, in this review.