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First published on December 3, 2007, doi:10.1177/0883073807309787
Journal of Child Neurology 2008;23:550.
A more recent version of this article appeared on May 1, 2008
Endoscopic Management of Hydrocephalus in Pediatric Patients: A Review of Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes
David I. Sandberg, MD*
* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: dsandberg{at}med.miami.edu.
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Although ventriculoperitoneal shunting remains the treatment of choice for many children with hydrocephalus, advances in endoscopic technology have greatly expanded the treatment options for these patients. For selected patients with obstructive hydrocephalus, endoscopic third ventriculostomy and other endoscopic techniques offer substantial advantages over shunting. As with any surgical procedure, appropriate patient selection is critical to successful outcomes. This article reviews modern endoscopic techniques available to treat hydrocephalus, with a focus on selection criteria and outcomes.

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