Ventriculocystostomy. A new method of percutaneous intracranial shunting.
A new method of treatment for arachnoid intracranial cysts is described, involving introduction of a catheter which enables fluid passage from the cyst into the ventricular system, and its resorption. Successful drainage has been achieved in 17 patients.
Bret
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Department of Radiology, Central Military Hospital, Prague, Czechoslovakia.
Skodová
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D016080:Arachnoid Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014696:Ventriculostomy / Q000379:methods