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JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-PEDIATRICS
卷 2, 期 6, 页码 430-434出版社
AMER ASSOC NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS
DOI: 10.3171/PED.2008.2.12.430
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dynamic reference frame; electromagnetic neuronavigation; hydrocephalus; slit ventricle syndrome; ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Object. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate the use of noninvasive electromagnetic neuronavigation in children, in particular its use in complex hydrocephalus and slit ventricle syndrome. Methods. Prospective data was collected from all pediatric patients undergoing insertion of ventriculoperitoneal shunts using electromagnetic frameless neuronavigation from January 2006 to November 2007. Results. Twenty-three patients fulfilled the study criteria. All ventricles were cannulated on the first pass. There were no immediate or early postprocedural complications. All but 1 patient had resolution of symptoms (mainly chronic headache) on follow-up (median 7 months, range 1-17 months). The proximal revision rate was 9% (2 of 23 patients). One patient required distal catheter revision. Infection occurred in 1 patient. Conclusions. Electromagnetic neuronavigation using a frameless and pitiless system is especially suited for pediatric patients. The authors hypothesize that successful placement of ventricular catheters will reduce morbidity and improve shunt longevity. (DOI: 10.3171/PED.2008.2.12.430)
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