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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2020; 8(14): 3039-3049
Published online Jul 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i14.3039
Published online Jul 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i14.3039
Table 2 The success rate of endoscopic third ventriculostomy according to the pathology and age of patients
| Age | < 1 mo | 0% |
| 1-6 mo | 10% | |
| 6 mo-1 yr | 30% | |
| 1-10 yr | 40% | |
| > 10 yr | 50% | |
| Etiology | Post-infectious | 0% |
| Myelomeningocele, post IVH, non-tectal brain tumour | 20% | |
| Aqueductal stenosis, tectal tumour, other | 30% | |
| Shunt history | Previous shunt | 0% |
| No previous shunt | 10% |
- Citation: Munda M, Spazzapan P, Bosnjak R, Velnar T. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in obstructive hydrocephalus: A case report and analysis of operative technique. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8(14): 3039-3049
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v8/i14/3039.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v8.i14.3039