Real-time 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography for the Placement of Ventriculoatrial Shunt: A Case Series and Technical Note
Jason Chui,
Keith MacDougall,
Wai Ng
Abstract:Background:
Ventriculoatrial (VA) shunts are used to manage hydrocephalus and idiopathic intracranial hypertension when peritoneal drainage of cerebrospinal fluid is not feasible. The technique of distal catheter placement during VA shunt insertion is controversial, especially between fluoroscopy-guided and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)-guided techniques.
Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed our utilization of 2-dimensional (2D) ultrasound-guid… Show more
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