Endoscopic brain surgery for children with fluid buildup in the brain
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a keyhole brain surgery called endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) that may help drain extra fluid in children with hydrocephalus. The study looks at how safe and effective this surgery is for children up to 18 years old.
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Who can take part
- The patient must be under 18 years old.
- The patient must have hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain) confirmed by a CT or MRI scan.
- The hydrocephalus must not be caused by an infection or bleeding in the brain or spinal fluid.
- The patient must not have had a previous shunt or endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) surgery.
- The patient must not have multicystic hydrocephalus (multiple cysts in the brain).
Quick eligibility check
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