Abstract:Introduction
Autologous bone dust replacement is a commonly used technique to seal a defect created from a burrhole. However, post-operative migration of these bone fragments may occur as an uncommon complication of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV).
Case Presentation
We report 2 cases of intraventricular bone dust migration resulting in acute hydrocephalus from physical obstruction of the stoma and infection.
Discussion/Conclusion
From our 2 cases as well as other reported cases, the bone dust may ha… Show more
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