The role of neuroendoscopy in the treatment of pineal region tumors.
The authors describe a technique for the initial management of patients with pineal region neoplams and symptomatic hydrocephalus. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and, if possible, tumor biopsy are performed through a single precoronal burr hole. When indicated, formal tumor resection can be performed nonemergently, without the need for ventricular drainage or shunting.
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Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D018237:Germinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010870:Pineal Gland / Q000601:surgery*; D014696:Ventriculostomy