Management of Complex Hydrocephalus

摘要

Background: Management of complex/multiloculated/septated hydrocephalus is challenging. Neuroendoscopy has been well-established when compared to multiple shunt placements in management of multiloculated hydrocephalus (MH). The main aim of neuroendoscopy is to convert multiple locules into a single locule and drain it by either third ventriculostomy or ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Objective: The objective is to reduce the number of surgical procedures and improve the quality of life. Neuroendoscopy avoids multiple shunt placement and need for revision of shunt. Methods: Literature review regarding natural history, pathogenesis, classification and management of complex/uni/multiloculated hydrocephalus was extensively done and our minimal experience with these cases has been taken into consideration. Conclusion: Neuroendoscopy when combined with frameless neuronavigation is reliable, accurate, and extremely useful in maintaining orientation and localizing the appropriate fenestration site in MH where anatomical landmarks are grossly distorted.