Presentation and management of supratentorial and infratentorial arachnoid cysts. Review of 25 cases.
BACKGROUND
To discuss the presentation, diagnosis, management modalities and outcomes of the arachnoid cysts.


METHODS



METHODS
Retrospective study with a mean follow-up period of 31 months (ranging between 9 months and 5 years).


METHODS
Institutional practice (The Military Medical Faculty Hospital). Patients and the participants: 25 patients with arachnoid cysts treated surgically.


METHODS
Fenestration and drainage of the cyst into cisterns in 13 cases, cyst-peritoneal shunting in 8 cases and cyst excision in 4 cases.


METHODS
The arachnoid cysts were followed-up by Computed Tomography or/and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.


RESULTS
The results are excellent in 21 cases, moderate in 2 cases and poor in 2 cases.


CONCLUSIONS
Regardless of the procedure used for arachnoid cyst treatment, the outcomes are somewhat similar if the surgical indications and techniques are properly selected.
Daneyemez
M
M
Department of Neurosurgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy School of Medicine, Etlik-Ankara, Turkey.
Gezen
F
F
Akbörü
M
M
Sirin
S
S
Ocal
E
E
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016080:Arachnoid Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts; D002648:Child; D003388:Cranial Fossa, Posterior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013396:Suction; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome