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. 2015 Apr 24;8(2):180–184. doi: 10.1111/ases.12162

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© 2015 The Authors. Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery published by Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd and Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery, Asia Endosurgery Task Force.

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Case 1, intraoperative findings and surgical procedures. (a) Initially, perforation of the septum was performed using biopsy forceps. (b) The small hole was expanded using a 3-Fr balloon catheter. (c) The hole was further extended by monopolar cutting (arrow) to a diameter of at least 5 mm.. (d) The septal fenestration (arrow) was completed. Through this, the contralateral ventricle was clearly observed and accessible. CP, colloid plexus; F, fornix; Mo, foramen of Monro; star, monopolar probe.