Therapy of obstructive hydrocephalus due to intraventricular hemorrhage: is there a need for neuroendoscopy?

摘要

Neurosurgeons often have to cope with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and hydrocephalic retention, as a frequent complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage （SAH) or intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Whether or not surgical treatment is indicated is under controversial discussion, including very different trends all over the world. In general, the clinical outcome after severe SAH or ICH with IVH is reported to be poor.