Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy and Choroid Plexus Cauterizations (ETV/CPC)

Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) is a promising alternative treatment to shunting which is available for some types of hydrocephalus. This session will discuss the procedure, criteria for patient selection and the procedure’s benefits and possible risks and complications that can arise with ETV. By the end of this session, participants will be able to cite relevant literature for ETV and understand clinical indications for the procedure, the surgical technique used and the risks and benefits associate