Chronic subdural collection after endoscopic third ventriculostomy

E Sgaramella; G Castelli; S Sotgiu

doi:10.1007/s00701-004-0260-1

Chronic subdural collection after endoscopic third ventriculostomy

Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2004 May;146(5):529-30. doi: 10.1007/s00701-004-0260-1. Epub 2004 Apr 8.

Authors

E Sgaramella¹, G Castelli, S Sotgiu

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurosurgery, Sassari University School of Medicine, Sassari, Italy. enricosga@tiscali.it, enricosga@libero.it

PMID: 15118893
DOI: 10.1007/s00701-004-0260-1

Abstract

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is considered a safe technique for the treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus. We describe a case of chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) after ETV, revealed by MRI four weeks after the procedure, and requiring surgical evacuation, in a 69 y.o. asymptomatic male patient. In our opinion, overdrainage may evolve also in endoscopic treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus. This complication could be the starting point of the subdural collection. We review the literature and discuss the causes that may lead to CSDH after ETV procedure.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic / etiology*
Humans
Hydrocephalus / surgery
Male
Neuroendoscopy / adverse effects*
Third Ventricle / surgery*
Ventriculostomy / adverse effects*