ObjectiveHydrocephalus due to neurocysticercosis usually shows poor prognosis and shunt failure is a common complication. Neuroendoscopy has been suggested as treatment, but the indications remain unclear.MethodsA cohort of patients with clinical/radiological diagnosis of hydrocephalus due to NCC, treated between January 2002 and September 2006, were the subjects of the study. We excluded patients with tumors or those in whom diagnosis was not confirmed (histology/positive ELISA in CSF). Neuroendoscopy...