Intra-catheter endoscopy for various shunting procedures-a retrospective analysis on surgical practicability, catheter placement, and failure rates

摘要

The long-term function of a cerebral shunt is directly influenced by the placement of the ventricle catheter. In this work, an intra-luminal endoscope for best possible catheter positioning was used. Practicability, postoperative imaging, and shunt failure rates were retrospectively evaluated.