Rigid versus flexible neuroendoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of endoscopic third ventriculostomy for the management of pediatric hydrocephalus

Abstract

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), with or without choroid plexus cauterization (±CPC), is a technique used for the treatment of pediatric hydrocephalus. Rigid or flexible neuroendoscopy can be used, but few studies directly compare the two techniques. Here, the authors sought to compare these methods in treating pediatric hydrocephalus.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
10.3171/2021.2.peds2121

Entities

People

  • Daphne Li
  • Sandi K. Lam
  • Vijay M. Ravindra

Organizations

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
  • Loyola University Medical Center
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego
  • Northwestern University

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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