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Nine months later, the patient presented with progressive cerebellar ataxia, and magnetic resonance imaging revealed slitlike supratentorial ventricles and a markedly enlarged fourth ventricle, which were compatible with the diagnosis of IFV. The surgical procedure described was performed under visualization through a styletlike slim optic fiberscope inserted into a ventricular catheter. The catheter, with the endoscope inside it, was passed through the foramen of Monro and then through the aqueduct to reach the enlarged fourth ventricle, where membranous occlusion of the foramen of Magendie was clearly visualized. The tip of the catheter was placed in the fastigium of the fourth ventricle. After the procedure, the size of the fourth ventricle was reduced and the patient's symptoms improved. 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