The Management of Hydrocephalus in Children with Posterior Fossa Tumours: The Role of Pre-Resectional Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy

Abstract

The use of pre-resectional ETV at this institution is an effective and safe procedure with a high success rate at up to 7.5 years of follow-up. We believe that all paediatric neurosurgical institutions should review their practice regarding hydrocephalus associated with posterior fossa tumours in the light of the controversy surrounding perioperative CSF diversion.