Document Type
Article (Restricted)
Publication Date
1-1-2013
Abstract
Intraventricular haemorrhage is the most common cause of hydrocephalus in a pre-term baby and may require surgical intervention depending on severity. This case illustrates foraminal septae as a subtle cause of progressive quadriventricular hydrocephalus in a child born pre-term with a history of grade III intraventricular haemorrhage. The septae within the fourth ventricular exits were clearly demonstrated with 3D-FIESTA (fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition) MRI acquisitions and assisted in differentiation from communicating hydrocephalus. This finding guided the decision to a successful endoscopic third ventriculostomy. 3D-FIESTA sequence is recommended for investigating children with hydrocephalus secondary to intraventricular haemorrhage due to its diagnostic potential and implications on surgical technique.
Keywords
Hydrocephalus Magnetic resonance imaging Infant Premature Ventriculostomy 3-dimensional constructive interference endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy steady-state mri management sequences 3d
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Child's Nervous System
Volume
29
Issue
1
Publisher
Springer
Additional Information
ISI Document Delivery No.: 064JN Times Cited: 0 Cited Reference Count: 18 Fadzli, Farhana Ramli, Norlisah Mohamad Rahmat, Kartini Ganesan, Dharmendra University Malaya Research Grant RG178/09HTM The authors gratefully acknowledge support from University Malaya Research Grant (RG178/09HTM). Springer New york