Ventriculoauriculostomy

Ventriculoauriculostomy (VAS) is a surgical procedure that creates an opening between the cerebral ventricle and the atrial appendage to allow cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to flow out of the ventricles. This operation can be performed for various diseases such as hydrocephalus, meningitis and other neurological conditions that can lead to increased pressure in the ventricles.

Ventriculoauriculostomy is usually performed through a small incision in the neck, which avoids major tissue damage and provides a quick postoperative period. During the operation, the surgeon creates an opening between the ventricles and the ear using a special instrument - a ventricular shunt. This allows CSF to flow freely from the ventricles into the atrium.

After surgery, the patient may experience some discomfort such as headache, dizziness and nausea due to changes in pressure in the brain. However, these symptoms usually go away within a few days.

It is important to note that ventriculoauriculostomy is a complex operation and requires a highly qualified surgeon. In addition, there are some contraindications for this operation, for example, the presence of an infection in the brain or the patient’s unstable condition.

Thus, ventriculoauriculostomy may be an effective way to treat hydrocephalus and other diseases associated with increased pressure in the ventricles of the brain. However, like any other surgical operation, it requires careful preparation and a high level of professionalism on the part of the surgeon.

Ventricoauricostomy or ventriculoschistoma is a surgical procedure in otorhinolaryngology. During the operation, a space is created between the skull and the middle ear cavity, without separating the bone. The surgical method is used in case of an increase in the size of the lateral ventricles of the brain, when other methods no longer help. Another reason for surgery is liquorrhea or bleeding from the nose.

The otologist first carries out preparatory measures. The doctor tries to relieve the inflammation of the nasopharynx, as well as ear pressure. It excludes possible infections. If the diagnosis is favorable, the specialist has the opportunity to perform the operation at home. Doctors do not recommend performing the procedure yourself under local anesthesia, since anesthesia must be selected individually. At the clinic, a specialist marks the entry and exit points of the vessels, and only then cuts the skin along with the cartilage tissue to create an opening. When the surgeon leaves, it is important to remove all careless movements. Sometimes tissue and cartilage can damage the auditory nerve, or get into the Eustachian tube. Therefore, the intervention is carried out extremely carefully to eliminate risks of any complexity. At the very end, the cyst in the brain cavity is removed. The vessels are stitched together. As a rule, the edges of the wound are left unsutured - patients need to stand for some time. The patient has the opportunity to sharply reduce motor activity, reducing brain pressure, so that the inflammation of the cyst goes away much faster.