Endoscopic treatment of colloid cysts of the third ventricle. Technical note and review of the literature.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
The surgical technique for the endoscopic evacuation of colloid cysts of the third ventricle in 13 patients is described. The authors conclude that endoscopic resection of these lesions is a useful addition to the current surgical repertoire and a viable alternative to stereotactic aspiration or open craniotomy.
Medical subject headings
- Brain Diseases
- Cerebral Ventricles
- Craniotomy
- Cysts
- Endoscopy