Endoscopic excision of an aqueduct of Sylvius cavernoma causing obstructive hydrocephalus: technical note

Abstract This report describes a computed tomography-based computer-assisted stereotactic technique for performing 3rd ventriculostomy. The procedure has been performed on seven patients with acquired obstructive hydrocephalus of various etiologies. None of these patients have yet required shunting. (18:791–794, 1986)

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Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage treated by neuroendoscopy – Technical note

Arquivos Brasileiros de Neurocirurgia Brazilian Neurosurgery ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1625932 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 32 (01) ◽

pp. 26-30

Author(s):

Flávio Ramalho Romero ◽

Marco Antôno Zanini ◽

Luiz Gustavo Ducatti ◽

Roberto Colichio Gabarra

Keyword(s):

Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽

Intracranial Pressure ◽

Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽

Acute Stroke ◽

Obstructive Hydrocephalus ◽

Technical Note ◽

Endoscopic Approach ◽

Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽

Csf Flow ◽

Cerebral Hematoma

AbstractSpontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (SICH) is responsible for 10%-15% of the acute stroke. Hematoma or the occlusion of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow by ventricular clotting can result in obstructive hydrocephalus, increasing intracranial pressure, which needs urgent decompression. We report our results of management of spontaneous deep cerebral hematoma by endoscopic approach.

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Occlusion of the Aqueduct of Sylvius by Neoplastic and Non-neoplastic Processes, with a Rational Surgical Treatment for Relief of the Resultant Obstructive Hydrocephalus. (Bull. Neur. Inst. New York, vol. v, p. 348, Aug., 1936.) Stookey, B., and Scarff, J.

Journal of Mental Science ◽

10.1192/bjp.83.342.114 ◽

1937 ◽

Vol 83 (342) ◽

pp. 114-114

Author(s):

T. E. Burrows

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Surgical Treatment ◽

Obstructive Hydrocephalus ◽

Neoplastic Processes ◽

Aqueduct Of Sylvius

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Neuroendoscopic stent procedure in obstructive hydrocephalus due to both foramina of monro occluding craniopharyngioma: technical note

Surgical Neurology ◽

10.1016/s0090-3019(03)00424-5 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 61 (3) ◽

pp. 293-296 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Wuttipong Tirakotai ◽

Thomas Riegel ◽

Dirk Michael Schulte ◽

Helmut Bertalanffy ◽

Dieter Hellwig

Keyword(s):

Obstructive Hydrocephalus ◽

Technical Note

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Endoscopic-Assisted Median Aperture Approach for Resection of Fourth Ventricular Tumor and Confirmation of Patency of Cerebral Aqueduct Using an Adjustable-Angle Endoscope: Technical Case Report

Operative Neurosurgery ◽

10.1093/ons/opw007 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 293-296 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Ryan Austerman ◽

Joshua Lucas ◽

Alexandra Kammen ◽

Gabriel Zada

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Fourth Ventricle ◽

Obstructive Hydrocephalus ◽

Tumor Resection ◽

Technical Note ◽

Cerebral Aqueduct ◽

Suboccipital Craniotomy ◽

Cerebellar Retraction ◽

Telovelar Approach ◽

Operative Microscope

Abstract BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE: Open microsurgical approaches to the roof of the fourth ventricle via a telovelar approach typically require cerebellar retraction and/or splitting of the vermis and may be associated with postoperative neurological morbidities. In this case report and technical note, we describe the use of an adjustable-angle endoscope inserted into the median aperture via suboccipital craniotomy, resulting in enhanced visualization of the roof of the fourth ventricle and cerebral aqueduct and maximal safe tumor resection. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 49-yr-old woman with obstructive hydrocephalus and a fourth ventricular mass that was not fully visible with the use of an operative microscope. CONCLUSION: Direct visualization of the roof of the fourth ventricle, including the superior medullary velum and cerebral aqueduct, can be facilitated with an adjustable angle endoscope inserted into the median aperture via suboccipital craniotomy to minimize the degree of telovelar dissection and vermis splitting.

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New AAC Access Strategy for Gesture Tracking: A Technical Note

Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication ◽

10.1044/aac21.1.11 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 11-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Susan Fager ◽

Tom Jakobs ◽

David Beukelman ◽

Tricia Ternus ◽

Haylee Schley

Keyword(s):

Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽

Technical Note ◽

Head Tracking ◽

Alternative Communication ◽

Access Methods ◽

Cord Injury ◽

Physical Limitations ◽

Gesture Tracking ◽

Communication Needs ◽

Tracking Device

Abstract This article summarizes the design and evaluation of a new augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interface strategy for people with complex communication needs and severe physical limitations. This strategy combines typing, gesture recognition, and word prediction to input text into AAC software using touchscreen or head movement tracking access methods. Eight individuals with movement limitations due to spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, polio, and Guillain Barre syndrome participated in the evaluation of the prototype technology using a head-tracking device. Fourteen typical individuals participated in the evaluation of the prototype using a touchscreen.

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