Optic nerve sheath diameter correlates with both success and failure of hydrocephalus treatment in pediatric patients with pineal region lesions.

Julian ZipfelSusanne R KerscherKaran DhillonKevin Paul FerrarisAsh Singhal

Published in: Acta neurochirurgica (2024)

ONSD measurements may have utility in evaluating intracranial hypertension due to hydrocephalus in patients with pineal region tumors. ONSD changes appear to have value in assessing hydrocephalus treatment failure.

Keyphrases

optic nerve
subarachnoid hemorrhage
cerebrospinal fluid
blood pressure
optical coherence tomography
combination therapy
replacement therapy