• Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a surgical procedure for treatment of hydrocephalus in which an opening is created in the floor of the third ventricle using an endoscope placed within the ventricular system through a burr hole. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ETV procedure is used as an alternative to a cerebral shunt mainly to treat certain forms of noncommunicating obstructive hydrocephalus (such as aqueductal stenosis), but since the ETV was introduced as an accepted treatment modality the range of etiologies for which it is used has grown significantly. (wikipedia.org)
  • Whereas at first it was almost exclusively performed in patients with noncommunicating obstructive hydrocephalus (e.g. aqueductal stenosis or intracerebral tumor), in the present day patients with communicating obstructive hydrocephalus (e.g. post intracranial hemorrhage or post intracranial infection) also may be eligible for treatment by means of ETV. (wikipedia.org)
  • The surgical treatment options for hydrocephalus are, as previously mentioned, implantation of a cerebral shunt and ETV. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patients under the age of two, diagnosed with aqueductal stenosis without a history of preterm birth or other associated brain anomalies are being included (International Infant Hydrocephalus Study). (wikipedia.org)
  • The ETVSS is derived from patient age, etiology of hydrocephalus and history of previous cerebrospinal fluid shunt (e.g. ventriculo-peritoneal shunt). (wikipedia.org)
  • A two years old patient with hydrocephalus due to aqueductal stenosis, without previous shunt would have an 80% chance of success (40 for age + 30 for etiology + 10 for no previous shunt = 80). (wikipedia.org)
  • Hydrocephalus is the progressive enlargement of the ventricular system secondary to excessive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume. (mhmedical.com)
  • Hydrocephalus occurs when the ventricles are >15 mm wide. (mhmedical.com)
  • Hydrocephalus refers to the symptomatic accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside the brain's ventricles, known as cerebral ventricles. (narayanahealth.org)
  • One of the leading hydrocephalus causes is the narrowing of the aqueduct of Sylvius, the passage connecting the third and fourth ventricles in the middle of the brain. (narayanahealth.org)
  • Normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH): This is a type of communicating hydrocephalus, resulting from tumour, head trauma, infection, subarachnoid haemorrhage, or complications in surgery. (narayanahealth.org)
  • Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus Excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the cranium which may be associated with dilation of cerebral ventricles, intracranial. (lecturio.com)
  • The word 'Hydrocephalus' is the condition where there is an abnormal enlargement of the brain ventricles (cavities) due to the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). (medpersia.com)
  • This type of hydrocephalus occurs when there is insufficient cerebrospinal fluid absorption. (medpersia.com)
  • Cranial and ventricular size following shunting or endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in infants with aqueductal stenosis: further insights from the International Infant Hydrocephalus Study (IIHS). (uchicago.edu)
  • Hydrocephalus can be defined broadly as a disturbance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) formation, flow, or absorption, leading to an increase in volume occupied by this fluid in the central nervous system (CNS). (medscape.com)
  • Hydrocephalus is accumulation of excessive amounts of cerebrospinal fluid, causing cerebral ventricular enlargement and/or increased intracranial pressure. (msdmanuals.com)
  • with hydrocephalus resulting from aqueductal stenosis, and manifest autosomal dominant inheritance. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Dandy-Walker malformation comprises progressive cystic enlargement of the 4th ventricle in fetal life, resulting in complete or partial agenesis of the cerebellar vermis and hydrocephalus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Here is an essay on 'Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) & Hydrocephalus' for class 9, 10, 11 and 12. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • Find paragraphs, long and short essays on 'Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) & Hydrocephalus' especially written for school and medical students. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • The term "Hydrocephalus" is derived from the two words "Hydro" and "Encephalon" , which means accumulation of excess water (fluid) inside the cranial vault. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • Increase in the total quantity of the intracranial fluid in the brain substance causes raised intracranial tension but not hydrocephalus as in pseudo motor cerebri or cerebral oedema. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • This leads to the hydrocephalus of the lateral and the third ventricles. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • Hydrocephalus , which is also termed as "water on the brain", is an excessive buildup of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain. (osmosis.org)
  • Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by ventricular enlargement, without an increase in cerebrospinal fluid pressure on lumbar puncture . (osmosis.org)
  • The smooth flow of CSF gets obstructed in its circulatory path due to the accumulation of abnormal production of the fluid. (narayanahealth.org)
  • [ 1 ] During early development, the septum pellucidum is formed by the thinned walls of the 2 cerebral hemispheres and contains a fluid-filled cavity, named the cavum, which may persist. (medscape.com)
  • Schizencephaly Porencephaly is a cavity that develops prenatally or postnatally in a cerebral hemisphere. (msdmanuals.com)
  • (b) Dandy-Walker Malformation (also known as atresia of the foramina of Nlagendie and Luschka) - here some congenital septa or membranes block the outlet of the fourth ventricle and as such the fourth ventricle is ballooned out into a large cavity above which lies the cerebellar vermis. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • The fourth ventricle is a tent-shaped cavity located between the brainstem and the cerebellum . (osmosis.org)
  • Dandy-Walker syndrome: A condition where there is enlarged ventricle caused by obstruction in the pathway. (medpersia.com)
  • citation needed] A major advantage of performing an endoscopic third ventriculostomy over placement of a cerebrospinal fluid shunt is the absence of an implanted foreign body. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cerebrospinal fluid leakage after endoscopic skull base surgery remains a challenge despite multilayer reconstruction including nasoseptal flap (NSF) has become a standard technique . (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Technique s to prevent postoperative cerebrospinal fluid fistula remain controversial in transsphenoidal surgery . (neurosurgery.directory)
  • The choroid plexuses located in the ventricles produce CSF, which fills the ventricles and subarachnoid space, following a cycle of constant production and reabsorption. (medscape.com)
  • Tufts of capillaries invaginate the roofs of prosencephalon and rhombencephalon, forming the choroid plexuses of the ventricles. (medscape.com)
  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is secreted by the choroid plexuses, filling the ventricular system. (medscape.com)
  • The word 'communicating' is derived from the fact that the fluid can still continue to flow between the ventricles. (narayanahealth.org)
  • Aqueductal stenosis is narrowing of the outflow pathway for CSF from the 3rd ventricle to the 4th ventricle. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Ventricular System: Anatomy (CSF) within the ventricular system Ventricular System The ventricular system is an extension of the subarachnoid space into the brain consisting of a series of interconnecting spaces and channels. (lecturio.com)
  • Although direct repair of cerebrospinal fluid fistula by primary suture or patch grafting is the most desirable management, conventional stitching is extremely difficult, particularly through an endonasal route with a deep and narrow surgical corridor. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Ventricles and the borders of major adjacent anatomy. (medscape.com)
  • The excess amount of CSF can be temporarily drained through a lumbar puncture, but the long-term management is a surgical procedure called a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, in which a tube is inserted into one of the ventricles of the brain and directed to the abdomen, where the excess CSF can be absorbed. (osmosis.org)
  • This type of medical condition arises when the flow of the fluid is blocked around one or more of the slender passages that connect the ventricles. (narayanahealth.org)
  • Flow is affected by the pressure gradient and the resistance fluid encounters between 2 points. (lecturio.com)
  • These incidences cause the ventricles to get enlarged, leading to an increase of the pressure inside the head. (narayanahealth.org)
  • Such incidences cause the cerebral tissue to shrink, resulting in this medical condition. (narayanahealth.org)