Treatment of hydrocephalus following posterior fossa tumor resection: a multicenter collaboration from the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network

ConclusionsETV and VPS offer similar overall success rates for PFBT-related postoperative hydrocephalus. ETV failure occurs earlier, while susceptibility to VPS failure persists beyond 5  years. Tumor histology and grade may be considered when selecting the optimal means of CSF diversion.
Source: Journal of Neuro-Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research