[Complications of third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the reason of complications of third ventriculostomy and the method for reducing complications.


METHODS
Fifteen third ventriculostomies and the related complications were analyzed retrospectively.


RESULTS
Two patients had ventricular infection, one subdural fluid collection, one obstraction of fenestration site by neoplasm, one delayed herniation due to hematoma-occupied third ventricle. The complications were due to the inferior quality of the equipment and poor experience.


CONCLUSIONS
Advanced equipment and understanding of possible complications can reduce complications.
Chen
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Department of Neurosurgery, China Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China.
Guo
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Zuo
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D014696:Ventriculostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*