Venous malformation of the aqueduct of Sylvius treated by interventriculostomy: 15 years follow-up.
A single venous shunt obstructing the aqueductus of Sylvius was treated by interventriculostomy. A passage for CSF was obtained between the third and fourth ventricles. The catheter which was left in the aqueduct collapsed the malformation, possibly preventing a future haemorrhage. A Simple rubber catheter in the aqueduct of Sylvius has been well tolerated by the patient for 15 years.
D000328:Adult; D002535:Cerebral Aqueduct / Q000098:blood supply*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000209:etiology*; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*