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Erschienen in: Child's Nervous System 5/2016

09.02.2016 | Review Paper

Ventricular volume and neurocognitive outcome after endoscopic third ventriculostomy: is shunting a better option? A review

verfasst von: Waleed A. Azab, Radovan M. Mijalcic, Saleh Ben Nakhi, Mohammad H. Mohammad

Erschienen in: Child's Nervous System | Ausgabe 5/2016

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Abstract

Background

Shunts are generally associated with a smaller post-treatment ventricular size in comparison to endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV).

Methods

To determine whether such a difference in ventricular size has neurocognitive implications, we reviewed the current literature pertaining to the (1) neurocognitive sequelae of hydrocephalus, (2) neurocognitive outcome after ETV, (3) extent of reversal of neurocognitive changes associated with hydrocephalus after shunting, and (4) data on correlation between post-treatment ventricular volume and neurocognitive outcome after ETV.

Results

Collectively, the results of the available studies should call into question the correlation between the residual postoperative ventricular volume and neurocognitive outcome.

Conclusion

The available literature is so far in support of ETV as a valid and effective treatment modality in hydrocephalic patients. No sufficient evidence is available to justify resorting to shunting on the premise that it is associated with a better neurocognitive outcome.
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Metadaten
Titel
Ventricular volume and neurocognitive outcome after endoscopic third ventriculostomy: is shunting a better option? A review
verfasst von
Waleed A. Azab
Radovan M. Mijalcic
Saleh Ben Nakhi
Mohammad H. Mohammad
Publikationsdatum
09.02.2016
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Child's Nervous System / Ausgabe 5/2016
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-016-3032-3

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