Endoscopic treatment of adult idiopathic obstruction of the foramen of Monro.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Adult idiopathic membranous obstruction of the foramen of Monro is an extremely rare condition that can be effectively treated with endoscopic foraminoplasty. A unilateral or bilateral foraminoplasty is performed if one or both of the foramina of Monro are obstructed, respectively. Endoscopic septum pellucidotomy is usually used in combination with the foraminoplasty. The operative chart and video of one of our patients undergoing endoscopic treatment for adult idiopathic membranous obstruction of the foramen of Monro were retrieved from our database and reviewed. A description of the surgical technique was then formulated. The surgical technique of endoscopic foraminoplasty plus septum pellucidotomy for adult idiopathic membranous obstruction of the foramen of Monro is described.
Medical subject headings
- Cerebral Ventricles
- Neuroendoscopy