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Sonja Vulcu

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Endoscopic transventricular third ventriculostomy through the lamina terminalis

2010

Object Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has become a well-accepted option for obstructive hydrocephalus. However, standard ventriculostomy at the floor of the third ventricle might not be feasible under certain conditions. Here, the authors report in detail on their initial experience with an alternative option of endoscopic ventriculostomy through the lamina terminalis via a transventricular route. Methods Endoscopic third ventriculostomy through the lamina terminalis from a transventricular transforaminal route was evaluated in 4 cadaveric human heads and in 4 clinical cases. Results In all 4 human cadavers, an opening of the lamina terminalis via a transventricular approach could …

Ventriculostomymedicine.medical_specialtyThird ventriclemedicine.diagnostic_testLamina terminalisbusiness.industrymedicine.medical_treatmentEndoscopic third ventriculostomyTransventricularOptic chiasmGeneral MedicineAnatomySurgeryEndoscopymedicine.anatomical_structureMedicineCoronal suturebusinessJournal of Neurosurgery
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Long-Term Follow-Up of Repeat Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Obstructive Hydrocephalus.

2017

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a safe and less-invasive treatment strategy for patients with obstructive hydrocephalus and provides excellent outcome. Nevertheless, repeat ETV in cases of ETV failure is a controversial issue.Between 1993 and 1999, 113 patients underwent a total of 126 ETVs at the Department of Neurosurgery, Mainz University Hospital. Obstructive hydrocephalus was the causative pathology in all cases. A very long-term follow-up of up to 16 years could be achieved. All medical reports of patients who received ETV were reviewed and analyzed with focus on ETV failure with following repeat ETV and its initial as well as very long-term success.Thirty-one events of ETV …

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First clinical results with a new telemetric intracranial pressure-monitoring system.

2011

Background The knowledge of intracranial pressure (ICP) is the basis of an appropriate neurosurgical treatment. Because clinical, fundoscopic, or radiological data alone are often elusive, a pre- or postoperative long-term monitoring of the ICP itself is desirable. Objective We describe the first clinical experiences with a new telemetric ICP-monitoring device. Methods The transducer of this telemetric intraparenchymal pressure probe is placed under the galea over the calvaria. ICP can be monitored via a special telemetric reader, placed over the intact skin, and the ICP values are stored in a small portable computer. The system does not require an intensive care environment and can be used…

VentriculostomyAdultMalemedicine.medical_specialtyAdolescentPseudotumor cerebrimedicine.medical_treatmentYoung AdultIntensive careTransducers PressureMedicineHumansTelemetryProspective StudiesChildIntracranial pressureMonitoring Physiologicmedicine.diagnostic_testbusiness.industryEndoscopic third ventriculostomyMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseHydrocephalusEndoscopyChild PreschoolIntracranial pressure monitoringSurgeryFemaleNeurology (clinical)RadiologyIntracranial HypertensionbusinessNeurosurgery
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