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A single venous shunt obstructing the aqueductus of Sylvius was treated by interventriculostomy.
A passage for CSF was obtained between the third and fourth ventricles.
The catheter which was left in the aqueduct collapsed the malformation, possibly preventing a future haemorrhage.
A Simple rubber catheter in the aqueduct of Sylvius has been well tolerated by the patient for 15 years.
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Avman, N., Dinçer, C. Venous malformation of the aqueduct of sylvius treated by interventriculostomy: 15 years follow-up. Acta neurochir 52, 219–224 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01402077
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