Retrospective analysis of 400 neuroendoscopic interventions: the Hungarian experience.
Neurosurg Focus
; 19(6): E10, 2005 Dec 15.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16398475
ABSTRACT
OBJECT The authors present the results of 400 consecutive neuroendoscopic interventions performed by a single surgeon in 373 patients during the last 8 years. METHODS:
The study is based on a retrospective analysis of a continuously updated electronic database that includes patient history and radiological files. The success rate of the interventions is calculated.CONCLUSIONS:
The underlying pathological condition was hydrocephalus of various origins. The success rate within patient groups is given and the factors leading to successful surgery are emphasized. Recommendations on indications for neuroendoscopic operations are discussed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ventriculostomy
/
Third Ventricle
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Endoscopy
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Hydrocephalus
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
/
Observational_studies
Limits:
Aged80
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Neurosurg Focus
Journal subject:
NEUROCIRURGIA
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Hungary