BACKGROUND: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has become one of the most common neuroendoscopic procedures. METHODS: In this article, we will review the major milestones in the history of ETV development from its early use by Walter Dandy to the techniques currently employed with advanced technology. CONCLUSIONS: ETV has become an important technique in the armamentarium of the neurosurgeon. From a meager beginning with few applications, our knowledge of long-term outcomes has evolved. ETV has a rich history and more recently, has had a renewed interest in its use. Our current understanding of its indications is growing and is based on a century of development through trial and error.
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has become one of the most common neuroendoscopic procedures. METHODS: In this article, we will review the major milestones in the history of ETV development from its early use by Walter Dandy to the techniques currently employed with advanced technology. CONCLUSIONS: ETV has become an important technique in the armamentarium of the neurosurgeon. From a meager beginning with few applications, our knowledge of long-term outcomes has evolved. ETV has a rich history and more recently, has had a renewed interest in its use. Our current understanding of its indications is growing and is based on a century of development through trial and error.
Authors: Abhaya V Kulkarni; Jay Riva-Cambrin; Samuel R Browd; James M Drake; Richard Holubkov; John R W Kestle; David D Limbrick; Curtis J Rozzelle; Tamara D Simon; Mandeep S Tamber; John C Wellons; William E Whitehead Journal: J Neurosurg Pediatr Date: 2014-07-04 Impact factor: 2.375
Authors: Nadin J Abdala-Vargas; Hernando A Cifuentes-Lobelo; Edgar Ordoñez-Rubiano; Javier G Patiño-Gomez; Juan F Villalonga; Alice Giotta Lucifero; Alvaro Campero; Valeria Forlizzi; Matías Baldoncini; Sabino Luzzi Journal: Surg Neurol Int Date: 2022-05-27