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CC BY 4.0 · Surg J (N Y) 2020; 06(02): e71-e76
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1708864
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Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy: A Single-Center Experience in Greece

V. Kontojannis 
1   2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, Athens, Chaidari, Greece
,
E. Papadopoulos
1   2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, Athens, Chaidari, Greece
,
J. Ydreos
1   2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, Athens, Chaidari, Greece
,
D. Isaakidis
1   2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, Athens, Chaidari, Greece
,
M.M. Gavra
2   Department of CT and MRI Imaging, “Agia Sofia” Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
,
E.J. Boviatsis
1   2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, Athens, Chaidari, Greece
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04 November 2019

04 February 2020

Publication Date:
07 May 2020 (online)

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Abstract

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy is an important tool in the treatment of various forms of adult hydrocephalus, and its use is evolving over the past years, proving in many cases more effective than the more traditional ventriculoperitoneal shunts. We present the experience from our department while comparing the results and complications with the international literature.

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endoscopic third ventriculostomy - treatment of adult hydrocephalus - obstructive hydrocephalus

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This project was performed in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. The collection and evaluation of all protected patient health information were performed in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.