Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume 30, Issue 10 , Pages 1450-1451, October 1995

Ventriculoscopy-aided implantation of ventricular shunts in patients with hydrocephalus

  • Stephan Kellnar

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to PD Dr Stephan Kellnar, Kinderchirurgische Klinik im Dr von Haunerschen Kinderspital der Universität München, Lindwurmstr 4, D-80337 München, Germany.
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  • Roland Boehm
    • ,
  • Elfriede Ring

Department of Pediatric Surgery, Dr von Haunerschen Kinderspital der Universität München, Munich, Germany.

Abstract 

Ventriculoscopy represents a new concept in the surgical treatment of children with hydrocephalus. Optimal catheter position can now be achieved with the help of a new method consisting of endoscopically controlled implantation of ventricular shunts. In addition, interventional ventriculoscopy enables or improves new operative procedures such as the fenestration of intracranial cysts or the removal of dislodged parts of catheter tips from the corresponding ventricle under direct optical control. Ventriculoscopy has been performed on 17 pediatric patients, with no complications to date.

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PII: 0022-3468(95)90404-2

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume 30, Issue 10 , Pages 1450-1451, October 1995

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