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A 22-day-old premature baby weighing only 1,200 grams successfully underwent an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) — a minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure — at KG Hospital, Coimbatore.

The successful outcome for such a young and low-birth-weight patient highlights the capabilities of KG Hospital's neurosurgery and neonatal care teams in managing complex, high-risk pediatric cases using minimally invasive techniques.

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What procedure did the 22-day-old baby undergo?
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The baby underwent an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), a minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure.
What is an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV)?
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ETV is a minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure used to treat certain types of hydrocephalus by creating a new pathway for cerebrospinal fluid drainage, often avoiding the need for a permanent shunt.