Minicraniotomy for endoscopic third ventriculostomy in babies: technical note with a 7-year-segment analysis.
BACKGROUND
An alternative approach to the burr hole technique for endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in babes, the minicraniotomy, is described. It is easily performed and allows to close the dura mater and restore the bone integrity. Since 2002, it is the approach to ETV in babes with open fontanel in our service.


RESULTS
Analyzing 41 surgeries, the technique did not interfere with the safety and efficacy of the procedure. No cerebrospinal fluid leak occurred. The minicraniotomy seems to be appropriate and advantageous to that age.
Costa Val
J Aloysio
JA
Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Biocor Hospital, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. costaval.bh@terra.com.br
D003399:Craniotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D044583:Neuroendoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D020542:Third Ventricle / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014696:Ventriculostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*