Retrospective analysis of 400 neuroendoscopic interventions: the Hungarian experience.
OBJECTIVE
The authors present the results of 400 consecutive neuroendoscopic interventions performed by a single surgeon in 373 patients during the last 8 years.


METHODS
The study is based on a retrospective analysis of a continuously updated electronic database that includes patient history and radiological files. The success rate of the interventions is calculated.


CONCLUSIONS
The underlying pathological condition was hydrocephalus of various origins. The success rate within patient groups is given and the factors leading to successful surgery are emphasized. Recommendations on indications for neuroendoscopic operations are discussed.
Bognar
Laszlo
L
National Institute of Neurosurgery, Budapest, Hungary. bognarl@jaguar.dote.hu
Markia
Balazs
B
Novak
Laszlo
L
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D002535:Cerebral Aqueduct / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D016208:Databases, Factual; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006814:Hungary; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D020542:Third Ventricle / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014696:Ventriculostomy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*