Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
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Case Reports
Endoscopic excision of intraventricular neurocysticercosis in children: a series of six cases and review.
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) affects both adults and children, but it is uncommon in childhood. The clinical presentation and management of intraventricular neurocysticercosis (IVNCC) in children has not been described adequately. We, therefore, present our series of six children with IVNCC managed by endoscopic excision. ⋯ Endoscopic IVNCC cyst excision along with internal CSF diversion is a safe and effective option and avoids shunt and its related complications in these children.
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To determine the predictive powers of intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) amongst severely brain injured children. ⋯ ICP and CPP are accurate predictors of unfavourable outcome.