Posthemorrhagic unilateral hydrocephalus: fenestration of septum pellucidum as an alternative to shunt implantation.
Unilateral hydrocephalus caused by occlusion of the foramen of Monro is rare. We report two cases in neonates caused by prenatal hemorrhage, their radiographic findings, and surgical treatment. With posthemorrhagic progressive unilateral hydrocephalus, early intervention with fenestration of septum pellucidum should be considered.
Tillmann
Bettina U
BU
Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital Basel, Switzerland, and the Department of Neonatology, University of Bonn, Germany. btillmann@yahoo.com
Emons
Dieter
D
Bartmann
Peter
P
Fahnenstich
Hubert
H
D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012688:Septum Pellucidum / Q000601:surgery*