Diagnostic and therapeutic stereotactic cerebral endoscopy.
Modern neuro-imaging caused a renewed interest in endoscopic techniques. Several indications for stereotactic endoscopy are illustrated. A prototype of a new four channel endoscope is used. Lesions in the posterior part of the third ventricle an even the fourth ventricle are reachable for biopsy. Cystic intra- or paraventricular lesions can be approached stereotactically and treated. Continuous rinsing is mandatory to preserve a clear vision.
Caemaert
J
J
Department of Neurosurgery, U.Z. Ghent, Belgium.
Abdullah
J
J
D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation; D002551:Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019723:Endoscopes; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014696:Ventriculostomy / Q000295:instrumentation*