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Recovery from endoscopic third ventriculostomy

AS1977
AS1977
Hello,

I am wondering how long it takes for patients to recover from an endoscopic third ventriculostomy. I had one on December 30, and 20 after sugery I still have a headache. It is not as bad as it was in the days leading up to the surgery but it is still here. I am unable to read due to the pain and I have not been able to return to work.

Has anyone else had an ETV? How long did it take for you to recover?
deleted_user
deleted_user
hello,i posted on here to see if anyone has had this done. my sons dr. wants him to have it when hes 2. what do you think about hte procedure, how do u feel? are you glad you did it? i would love to know what you think. thanks nicole
Hydromama
Hydromama
Hi. I know this is an old post but wondering if any of the people that commented can help answer my question. My daughter, Eva (3.5years) has secondary hydro caused by a cyst and had an ETV last week (6 days ago). Her main symptoms were hand/arm tremors and being a little unsteady on her feet.
I was just wondering how long I should expect to wait to see if there is an improvement in her symptoms (if there is going to be improvements). How long does it take for the ventricles to shrink down?
Also, what are the chances of the ETV failing?
She has a follow up MRI in 3 months. After being worries sick about the ETV op I'm now worried about it failing.
Can anyone help to answer any of my questions?
Anxious mummy! Thank you.