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[Complications of third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus]
1Department of Neurosurgery, China Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China.
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]
|January 5, 2002
Abstract
Objective:
To explore the reason of complications of third ventriculostomy and the method for reducing complications.
Methods:
Fifteen third ventriculostomies and the related complications were analyzed retrospectively.
Results:
Two patients had ventricular infection, one subdural fluid collection, one obstraction of fenestration site by neoplasm, one delayed herniation due to hematoma-occupied third ventricle. The complications were due to the inferior quality of the equipment and poor experience.
Conclusions:
Advanced equipment and understanding of possible complications can reduce complications.