J Aloysio Costa Val1. 1. Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Biocor Hospital, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. costaval.bh@terra.com.br
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: An alternative approach to the burr hole technique for endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in babes, the minicraniotomy, is described. It is easily performed and allows to close the dura mater and restore the bone integrity. Since 2002, it is the approach to ETV in babes with open fontanel in our service. RESULTS: Analyzing 41 surgeries, the technique did not interfere with the safety and efficacy of the procedure. No cerebrospinal fluid leak occurred. The minicraniotomy seems to be appropriate and advantageous to that age.
INTRODUCTION: An alternative approach to the burr hole technique for endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in babes, the minicraniotomy, is described. It is easily performed and allows to close the dura mater and restore the bone integrity. Since 2002, it is the approach to ETV in babes with open fontanel in our service. RESULTS: Analyzing 41 surgeries, the technique did not interfere with the safety and efficacy of the procedure. No cerebrospinal fluid leak occurred. The minicraniotomy seems to be appropriate and advantageous to that age.
Authors: Leopoldo Mandic Ferreira Furtado; José Aloysio da Costa Val Filho; Eustaquio Claret Dos Santos Júnior Journal: Neurosurg Rev Date: 2021-01-03 Impact factor: 3.042
Authors: José Aloysio da Costa Val Filho; Sebastião Nataniel da Silva Gusmão; Leopoldo Mandic Ferreira Furtado; Guaracy de Macedo Machado Filho; Fernando Levi Alencar Maciel Journal: Neurosurg Rev Date: 2021-02-23 Impact factor: 3.042