Lauren Harris, Rabeeia Parwez, Arsalan Baig, Shahinur Rahman, Babar Vaqas, Alireza Shoakazemi, Jonathan Pollock
This video case report is of a 65-year-old female who presented with a two-month progressive history of forgetfulness, headaches, and decline in mobility. Imaging showed a large, enhancing pineal region tumour with tri-ventricular hydrocephalus. She underwent an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and biopsy after appropriate consent was gained. The endoscopic procedure is demonstrated in the video. Two aberrant arteries were identified at the floor of the third ventricle. The ETV was performed between these two arteries with great care to preserve them...
August 31, 2023: World Neurosurgery