Sino-jugular venous graft in otitic hydrocephalus.

A case of 'otitic hydrocephalus', or intracranial hypertension secondary to inflammatory thrombosis of the left lateral sinus is described. Persistently elevated intracranial pressure, which did not respond to medical treatment, led to visual deterioration. A venous bypass graft was inserted between the left lateral sinus and jugular vein and was followed by rapid resolution of the raised intracranial pressure. The indications for this procedure are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]