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  • Title: [Endoscopic evacuation of intraventricular hematoma and third ventriculostomy].
    Author: Anzai K, Kamiyama K, Sasaki T, Nakamura H.
    Journal: No Shinkei Geka; 2000 Jul; 28(7):599-605. PubMed ID: 10920821.
    Abstract:
    We described our experience of three cases treated with endoscopic evacuation of intraventricular hematoma and third ventriculostomy for a tight intraventricular hematoma associated with intracerebral hemorrhage. A steerable endoscope was introduced into the anterior horn of the lateral ventricle contralaterally to the intracerebral hemorrhage, through a 14 Fr. peel-away sheath. First, the hematoma in the lateral ventricle contralateral to the hemorrhage was evacuated by direct aspiration using a syringe connected to the operative channel of the endoscope, and evacuation of the hematoma was subsequently carried on the third ventricle, aqueduct and the fourth ventricle. After the evacuation of the intraventricular hematoma, third ventriculostomy was performed for acute obstructive hydrocephalus. Finally, the procedure was completed with septostomy and evacuation of the hematoma in the lateral ventricle ipsilateral to the hemorrhage. Sufficient evacuation of the hematoma was obtained in all cases and no major complications were encountered. We conclude that for patients with intraventricular hematoma associated with intracerebral hemorrhage endoscopic evacuation of intraventricular hematoma brings about sufficient removal of hematoma, reduction of hospitalization time and prevention of subsequent hydrocephalus.
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