TRANSVENTRICULAR ENDOSCOPIC INVESTIGATION AND TREATMENT OF SUPRASELLAR ARACHNOID CYSTS

被引:21
作者
DHOOGE, C [1 ]
GOVAERT, P [1 ]
MARTENS, F [1 ]
CAEMAERT, J [1 ]
机构
[1] STATE UNIV GHENT HOSP,DEPT NEUROSURG,B-9000 GENT,BELGIUM
关键词
SUPRASELLAR ARACHNOID CYST; ENDOSCOPY; HYDROCEPHALY; HYPOPITUITARISM;
D O I
10.1055/s-2008-1071351
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
Three children with a suprasellar arachnoid cyst and characteristic neuropathological signs are presented. Through the use of CT scanning and NMR imaging the location, volume and attenuation factors of these cysts can be documented. Stereotactically guided endoscopic exploration of the third ventricle region with visualization and manipulation of the cyst have been performed. This technique should be considered a safe and accurate alternative to craniotomy.
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