Spontaneous third ventriculostomy.

J Clin Neurosci

Department of Neurosurgery, St Vincent's Hospital, 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia.

Published: May 2008

Spontaneous ventriculostomy (SV) is a rare condition where there is a spontaneous communication between the ventricle and the subarachnoid space as a result of hydrocephalus. Only four cases of SV through the floor of the third ventricle have been previously reported. Two further cases are presented and the literature reviewed.

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