Current treatment options for patients with tumor associated hydrocephalus

Current treatment options to patients with tumor associated hydrocephalus are presented in this review. Selection of the treatment approach to hydrocephalus is closely related to the treatment of the tumor. Microsurgery allows not only cytoreduction and precise histological diagnosis but also restoration of normal cerebrospinal fluid circulation. In addition to the standard options which include ventriculoperitoneal shunting and endoscopic third ventriculostomy, new techniques such as ventricular stenting and microsurgical ventriculocisternostomy can be used to control hydrocephalus.