ETV as treatment for obstructive hydrocephalus in an aneurysmal malformation of the vein of Galen in infants: case report and review of literature

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Guil-Ibanez, Jose Javier [1 ]
Garcia-Perez, Fernando [1 ]
Gomar-Alba, Mario [1 ]
Huete-Allut, Antonio [1 ]
Narro-Donate, Jose Maria [1 ]
Masegosa-Gonzalez, Jose [1 ]
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[1] Hosp Univ Torrecardenas, Dept Neurosurg, Calle Hermandad Donantes Sangre S-N, Almeria 04009, Spain
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Hydrocephalus; Ventriculostomy; Vein of Galen; Third ventriculostomy; SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE; INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSMS; CATHETER;
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10.1007/s00381-023-05877-5
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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IntroductionA vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation (VGAM) is a high-flow arteriovenous malformation that typically presents in early childhood. Complications associated with this condition include heart failure and hydrodynamic disorders resulting from high blood flow. Hydrocephalus is one of the hydrodynamic disorders. It can present in a chronic form due to a defect in the absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) resulting from venous hypertension or in an acute/subacute form due to obstruction of normal circulation routes caused by the mass effect of the VGAM. Currently, endovascular closure of the lesion is considered the treatment of choice. However, in acute/subacute presentations of obstructive hydrocephalus, progression may occur despite endovascular treatment, necessitating a cerebrospinal fluid diversion procedure. Prior to the advent of endoscopic treatment, ventricular shunts were utilized, but outcomes were poor due to the pathological hydrodynamic parameters associated with the malformation. The role of endoscopic third ventriculostomy as a treatment option in these situations remains unclear, and there is limited literature available. Therefore, we present the case of a patient with a vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation and obstructive hydrocephalus, which was treated via ETV. Furthermore, a literature review was conducted.Case descriptionWe present a 5-month-old infant who was diagnosed at birth with VGAM. At 2 months of age, a partial closure of the malformation was performed via endovascular. Subsequently, the patient presented at the emergency department with symptoms of irritability, lethargy, vomiting, feeding refusal, and "setting sun" sign of several days' duration due to obstructive hydrocephalus. The patient was successfully treated via ETV. Following this, a new arteriography was performed and revealed occlusion of the VGAM. The child clinically improved and currently exhibits mild psychomotor impairment after 1-year follow-up.ConclusionIn the literature, there are a limited number of reports on the treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus associated with VGAM via ETV. These reports have demonstrated good outcomes with minimal surgical complications. Our patient also exhibited good results. As such, ETV is a viable and safe option for the treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus associated with VGAM in pediatric patients. However, more research is needed to establish the effectiveness of ETV in comparison to other treatment options and to understand the long-term outcomes.
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