Endoscopic third ventriculostomy versus ventriculoperitoneal shunt in patients of hydrocephalus in eastern India: A prospective observational study
Anurup Saha,
Gitanjali Dutta,
Shahid Iftekhar Sadique
et al.
Abstract:Background: Hydrocephalus is a disorder of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) physiology, resulting in an abnormal enlargement of the ventricles due to excessive accumulation of CSF. Although neurosurgical treatment has evolved over time with ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) as the standard of care, procedure-related complications and poor long-term cognitive and motor milestone outcomes are still considerable, justifying the need for safer alternatives. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has emerged as a promising… Show more
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