Endoscopic treatment of suprasellar arachnoid cysts.
Four cases of large suprasellar arachnoid cysts in children are described. The authors propose a large fenestration into the lateral ventricles and into the basal cisterns as the treatment of choice. A specific multipurpose cerebral endoscope has been designed by the first author. The endoscopic technique with different instruments and with the use of a laser is illustrated. Results and complications are discussed.
Caemaert
J
J
Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
Abdullah
J
J
Calliauw
L
L
Carton
D
D
Dhooge
C
C
van Coster
R
R
D000293:Adolescent; D016080:Arachnoid Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019723:Endoscopes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000295:instrumentation; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis