Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

The Treatment of Hydrocephalus in Spina Bifida — Endoscopy

  • Chapter
The Spina Bifida

Abstract

Birth rates several times those in developed countries, the lack of preventive measures, and the rarity of prenatal diagnosis all contribute to the fact that spina bifida is a very common condition among children of developing countries. At the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda (CCHU), a center for pediatric neurosurgery established in 2001, 75–100 new infants with myelomeningocele (MMC) present for treatment annually.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 249.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Preview

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

References

  1. Drake JM, Kestle JR, Milner R et al (1998) Randomized trial of cerebrospinal fluid shunt valve design in pediatric hydrocephalus. Neurosurgery 43:294–305

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  2. Sainte-Rose C, Piatt JH, Renier D et al (1991) Mechanical complications in shunts. Pediatr Neurosurg 17:2–9

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  3. Tuli S, Drake J, Lamberti-Pasculli M (2003) Long-term outcome of hydrocephalus management in myelo — meningoceles. Childs Nerv Syst 19:286–291

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  4. Steinbok P, Irvine B, Cochrane DD et al (1992) Longterm outcome and complications of children born with meningomyelocele. Childs Nerv Syst 8:92–96

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  5. Warf BC (2005) Comparison of one — year outcomes for the Chhabra™ and Codman Hakim Micro Precision ™ shunt systems in Uganda: A Prospective Study in 195 Children. J Neurosurg (Pediatrics 4) 102:358–362

    Google Scholar 

  6. Warf BC (2005) Hydrocephalus in Uganda: predominance of infectious origin and primary management with endoscopic third ventriculostomy. J Neurosurg (Pediatrics 1) 102:1–15

    Google Scholar 

  7. Pople IK, Ettles D (1995) The role of endoscopic choroid plexus coagulation in the management of hydrocephalus. Neurosurgery 36:698–702

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  8. Laitt RD, Mallucci CL, Jaspan T et al (1999) Constructive interference in steady-state 3D Fourier-transform MRI in the management of hydrocephalus and third ventriculostomy. Neuroradiology 41(2):117–123

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  9. Kurihara N, Takahashi S, Tamura H et al (2000) Investigation of hydrocephalus with three-dimensional constructive interference in steady state MRI. Neuroradiology 42(9):634–638

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  10. Aleman J, Jokura H, Higano S et al (2001) Value of constructive interference in steady-state three-dimensional, Fourier transformation magnetic resonance imaging for the neuroendoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus and intracranial cysts. Neurosurgery 48(6):1291–1295

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  11. Kadri H, Mawla AA (2004) Variations of endoscopic ventricular anatomy in children suffering from hydrocephalus associated with myelomeningocele. Minim Invas Neurosurg 47:339–341

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  12. Jones RF, Kwok BC, Stening WA et al (1994) The current status of endoscopic third ventriculostomy in the management of non-communicating hydrocephalus. Minim Invas Neurosurg 37:28–36

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. Teo C, Jones R (1996) Management of hydrocephalus by endoscopic third ventriculostomy in patients with myelomeningocele. Pediatr Neurosurg 25:57–63

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  14. Kadrian D, van Gelder J, Florida D et al (2005) Longterm reliability of endoscopioc third ventriculostomy. Neurosurgery 56:1271–1278

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  15. Warf BC (2005) Comparison of endoscopic third ventriculostomy alone and combined with choroid plexus cauterization in infants younger than 1 year of age: a prospective study in 550 African children. J Neurosurg (6 Suppl Pediatrics) 103:475–481

    Google Scholar 

  16. Warf BC, Campbell JW. Case report in preparation

    Google Scholar 

  17. Cinalli G, Spennato P, Ruggiero C et al (2006) Intracranial pressure monitoring and lumbar puncture after endoscopic third ventriculostomy in children. Neurosurgery 58:126–136

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  18. Drake J, Chumas P, Kestle J et al (2006) Late rapid deterioration after endoscopic third ventriculostomy: additional cases and review of the literature. J Neurosurg (2 Suppl Pediatrics) 105:118–126

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. Dillon CM, Davis BE, Duguay S et al (2000) Longevity of patients born with myelomeningocele. Eur J Pediatr Surg 10(suppl 1):33–34

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  20. Marlin AE (2004) Management of hydrocephalus in the patient with myelomeningocele: an argument against third ventriculostomy. Neurosurg Focus 16(2):E4

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  21. St George E, Natarajan K, Sgouros S (2004) Changes in ventricular volume in hydrocephalic children following successful endoscopic third ventriculostomy. Childs Nerv Syst 20:834–838

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  22. van der Knaap MS, Valk J, Bakker CJ et al (1991) Myelination as an expression of the functional maturity of the brain. Dev Med Child Neurol 33:849–857

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  23. Hanlo PW (1995) Noninvasive intracranial pressure monitoring in infantile hydrocephalus and the relationship with transcranial Doppler, myelination and outcome. Thesis, Utrecht, The Netherlands

    Google Scholar 

  24. Hanlo PW, Gooskens RJ, van Schooneveld M et al (1997) The effect of intracranial pressure on myelination and the relationship with neurodevelopment in infantile hydrocephalus. Dev Med Child Neurol 39(5):286–291

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  25. Hanlo PW, Gooskens RH, Vandertop PW (2004) Hydrocephalus: intracranial pressure, Myelination, and neurodevelopment. In: Cinalli G, Maixner WJ, and Sainte-Rose C (eds) Pediatric hydrocephalus. Springer-Verlag Italia, Milan, pp 113–119

    Google Scholar 

  26. Horner E, Marchand S, Kaiser GL (2001) Ventricular and parenchymal surface before and after shunting-do they have prognostic value for outcome? Eur J Pediatr Surg 11(supp 1):S28–31

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  27. Brown J, McLone D (1980) The effect of complications on intellectual function in 167 children with myelomeningocele. Z Kinderchir 34:17

    Google Scholar 

  28. McLone DG, Czyzewski D, Raimondi AJ et al (1982) Central nervous system infections as a limiting factor in the intelligence of children with myelomeningocele. Pediatrics 70:338–342

    Google Scholar 

  29. Di Rocco C, Massimi L, Tamburrini G (2006) Shunts vs. endoscopic third ventriculostomy in infants: are there different types and/or rates of complications?: A review. Childs Nerv Syst 22(12):1573–1589

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  30. Casari EF, Fantino AG (1998) A longitudinal study of cognitive abilities and achievement status of children with myelomeningocele and their relationship with clinical types. Eur J Pediatr Surg 8(suppl 1):52–54

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  31. Sgouros S, Kulkharni AV, Constantini S (2006) The international infant hydrocephalus study: concept and rationale. Childs Nerv Syst 22:338–345

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Neurosurgery, A.I. Dupont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA

    Benjamin Warf

Authors
  1. Benjamin Warf
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2008 Springer-Verlag Italia

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Warf, B. (2008). The Treatment of Hydrocephalus in Spina Bifida — Endoscopy. In: The Spina Bifida. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0651-5_18

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0651-5_18

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Milano

  • Print ISBN: 978-88-470-0650-8

  • Online ISBN: 978-88-470-0651-5

  • eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation