How to perforate safely a resistant floor of the 3(rd) ventricle? Technical note

Authors
Kehler, U Gliemroth, J Knopp, U Arnold, H
Citation
U. Kehler et al., How to perforate safely a resistant floor of the 3(rd) ventricle? Technical note, MIN IN NEUR, 41(4), 1998, pp. 198-199
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
MINIMALLY INVASIVE NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
09467211 → ACNP
Volume
41
Issue
4
Year of publication
1998
Pages
198 - 199
Database
ISI
SICI code
0946-7211(199812)41:4<198:HTPSAR>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Third ventriculostomy for acquired non-communicating hydrocepahlus is an ex cellent alternative to shunting procedures. Nevertheless, complications can be severe and even fatal (e.g., lesion of the basilar artery), especially if the floor of the 3(rd) ventricle is very tough and/or opaque. The author s describe a safe method of sharp perforation of the floor, which should be applied if blunt fenestration cannot be achieved easily.