Implication of image guidance in endoscopic third ventriculostomy: Technical note.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is an advanced surgical procedure and plays a major role in the management of hydrocephalus. The complications associated with this procedure are grave and unforgiving. Image guidance system (IGS) can help reduce these complications. This technical note describes the technique for utilizing image guidance in carrying out ETV with safety and efficacy.

Methods

The authors have performed ETV on more than 75 cases. We describe a step-by-step technique for the implication of image guidance while performing ETV including the trajectory planning, coregistration, approach, and third ventricular floor perforation. For illustration, we present the case of a 54-year-old female with moderate-intensity headache and central vertigo for 2 m

SUBMITTER: Wasi MSI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7265348 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature