Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in the presence of large or giant basilar artery aneurysms

摘要

Background Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is an effective treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus (OH). However, the presence of a large or giant basilar aneurysm is generally considered a contra-indication to ETV for treating hydrocephalus. We report the feasibility and efficacy of ETV for the treatment of hydrocephalus in the presence of such aneurysms.