Conclusion
ETV is most effective in hydrocephalus caused by aqueductal stenosis, but it is also a useful alternative for recurrent shunt blockages or shunt infections. In addition, associated pathology may be viewed and biopsied.
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Roche-Nagle, G., Nagaria, J., Nanra, J. et al. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy — the Beaumont experience. Ir J Med Sci 171 (Suppl 1), 39 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03170393
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03170393