Unilateral hydrocephalus resulting from occlusion of foramen of Monro: a new procedure in the treatment: stereotactic fenestration of the septum pellucidum.
Obstruction at the foramen of Monro resulting in unilateral hydrocephalus is an uncommon entity that may be caused by a wide range of lesions including tumors, vascular malformations, and inflammatory conditions. A case of unilateral hydrocephalus secondary to congenital atresia of the foramen of Monro treated with stereotactic fenestration of the septum pellucidum is presented.
Boyar
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Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Balcali, Adana, Turkey.
Ildan
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Bagdatoglu
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Cetinalp
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Karadayi
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D002552:Cerebral Ventricles / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012688:Septum Pellucidum / Q000601:surgery*; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques