Definition of Ventriculostomy. Meaning of Ventriculostomy. Synonyms of Ventriculostomy

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Meaning of Ventriculostomy from wikipedia

- Ventriculostomy is a neurosurgical procedure that involves creating a hole (stoma) within a cerebral ventricle for drainage. It is most commonly performed...
- Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a surgical procedure for treatment of hydrocephalus in which an opening is created in the floor of the third...
- ventricles may be used instead or in conjunction. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a less invasive option for patients older than 1 year. Posterior...
- hydrocephalus and when it is not possible to perform an endoscopic third ventriculostomy, but the effectiveness of this technique is not certain. This is the...
- the surgical placement of a shunt system. A procedure called a third ventriculostomy is an option in some people. Complications from shunts may include...
- Hashimoto (2012). "A case of meningitis due to Neisseria subflava after ventriculostomy". Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy. 18 (1): 115–118. doi:10...
- condition regardless of the cause of blockage. An endoscopic third ventriculostomy is a surgical procedure for the treatment of hydrocephalus in which...
- fever and soreness of the neck and shoulders. An endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a procedure where an incision is made in the bottom of the...
- hydrocephalus who had VP shunt infections with shunt removal and third ventriculostomy. These patients were cured of the infection and have not required shunt...
- An external ventricular drain (EVD), also known as a ventriculostomy or extraventricular drain, is a device used in neurosurgery to treat hydrocephalus...