In:
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery, Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Vol. 15, No. 04 ( 2020-12), p. 846-855
Abstract:
Background: Microsurgical resection has been considered the gold standard treatment of craniopharyngioma, but lately, it has found less favor due to its morbidity and is being replaced by minimally invasive cyst drainage procedures. We present our experience of transventricular endoscopy and cyst drainage along with its technique and have analyzed its results. Materials and Methods: Clinical and radiological data of all cystic craniopharyngioma patients treated by transventricular endoscopic cyst drainage and Ommaya placement were retrieved and analyzed Results: Thirty-two patients underwent endoscopic cyst drainage during the study period. All patients had immediate clinical and radiological improvement. No significant complications were seen. All patients underwent adjuvant radiotherapy and six patients (18.7%) showed recurrence. Three patients died in the follow-up period. Conclusions: Endoscopic transcortical transventricular cyst drainage with Ommaya reservoir along with adjuvant radiotherapy is a simple, safe, and effective treatment modality.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1793-5482
,
2248-9614
DOI:
10.4103/ajns.AJNS_252_20
Language:
English
Publisher:
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Publication Date:
2020
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2621446-5
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