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Approach
This video segment shows the approach to the lateral ventricle detailing the surgical steps from skin incision to dural incision an insertion of the endoscope into the lateral ventricle.
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Wound closure
The last part of the procedure is detailed in this video segment. Meticulous wound closure is of utmost importance in this very patient collective. CSF collections or CSF fistula can lead to adverse results li...
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Patient positioning and preparation
The video segment demonstrates patient positioning and preoperative preparation in the presented case, especially highlighting precautionary measures in the management of these very fragile patients.
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Conclusion
In the concluding segment, the postoperative course is discussed, there were no signs of raised intracranial pressure and no need for shunt placement in the further follow-up period of six months.
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Case Presentation
This video segment provides a brief description of the clinical case, including an analysis of the pre-operative ultrasound and the clinical situation. We discuss our management in these cases of premature bab...
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Endoscopic Lavage
In this video segment the endoscopic lavage is shown. Blood clot aspiration, septostomy, handling of in- and outflow channels, and intraoperative ultrasound are demonstrated.
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Article
Open AccessUnderestimating isolated bilateral hygroma as non-accidental head injury with dramatic consequences: a case presentation
Abusive head injury (AHI) in infancy is associated with significantly worse outcomes compared to accidental traumatic brain injury. The decision-making of the diagnosis of AHI is challenging especially if the ...
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Open AccessETV in infancy and childhood below 2 years of age for treatment of hydrocephalus
Age and etiology play a crucial role in success of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) as a treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus. Outcome is worse in infants, and controversies still exist whether ETV is ...
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Cerebellar mutism after posterior fossa tumor resection in children: a multicenter international retrospective study to determine possible modifiable factors
A preliminary survey of pediatric neurosurgeons working at different centers around the world suggested differences in clinical practice resulting in variation in the risk of pediatric cerebellar mutism (CM) a...
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Expression profiles of pro-inflammatory and pro-apoptotic mediators in secondary tethered cord syndrome after myelomeningocele repair surgery
The literature on histopathological and molecular changes that might underlie secondary tethered cord syndrome (TCS) after myelomeningocele (MMC) repair surgeries remains sparse. To address this problem, we an...
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MRI in mild pediatric traumatic brain injury: diagnostic overkill or useful tool?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a sensitive imaging tool which lacks the burden of ionizing radiation. It is not established as primary diagnostic tool in traumatic brain injury (TBI). The purpose of this ...