Currently, endoscopic third ventriculostomy with choroid plexus coagulation (ETV / CPC) has been positioned as a reasonable alternative to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt in the treatment of hydrocephalus, both in developing countries and in non-limited settings of resources. The results show that the short-term outcomes strongly depend on the age of the patient at the time of the procedure, the etiology of the hydrocephalus, anatomical characteristics, and previous procedures. Other predictive factors include postoperative radiographic markers and surgical technique. Consequently, the selection of patients is essential when deciding on the use of this procedure. The objective of this review is to determine the association of prognostic factors with the effectiveness of ETV / CPC, to facilitate decision-making regarding the use of this procedure.

    Keywords: Ventriculostomy, Choroid Plexus, Hydrocephalus, Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts.  (source: MeSH NLM)