Topic: Aqueductal Stenosis
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How should primary aqueductal stenosis in adults be treated?
In 10% of adult patients with hydrocephalus, the cause is because of aqueductal stenosis (AS), causing enlargement of the lateral and third ventricles. There are currently two alternate forms of surgical treatment for AS; shunt surgery and ... Read More »
Source: http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15691282
Fetal aqueductal stenosis diagnosed sonographically: how grave is...
OBJECTIVE. Aqueductal stenosis is a common cause of fetal hydrocephalus. Published studies of neonates with aqueductal stenosis have noted variable outcomes, with normal development seen in 24-86% of cases. In an attempt to better assess lo... Read More »
Source: http://www.ajronline.org/cgi/content/abstract/164/3/725
How effective is endoscopic third ventriculostomy in treating adu...
To evaluate the long-term efficacy of third ventriculostomies for adult patients with hydrocephalus caused by primary aqueductal stenosis. METHODS: Eighteen of 64 patients who underwent endoscopic third ventriculostomies (ETVs) between June... Read More »
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10626941
