Endoscopic removal of cisternal neurocysticercal cysts. Technical note.

摘要: The authors report the use of neuroendoscopy for treatment cisternal neurocysticercosis. utilization endoscope is meant to provide a safe and minimally invasive procedure removal symptomatic cysts, minimizing morbidity mortality relating natural history disease, as well possibly avoiding more extensive standard open craniotomy. A retrospective review three cases cysticercosis was performed. presenting signs symptoms, neuroimaging findings, endoscopic treatment, outcomes are presented. technical aspect resection described, with visual support provided by intraoperative video. Cerebrospinal fluid shunt placement avoided in one patient whom complete cyst required. In there were interhemispheric premesencephalic some which could not be removed because their multiplicity adhesions. Despite rupture no arachnoiditis or ventriculitis postoperatively. possible effective selected patients. Although most appropriate remains controversial issue, should considered primary patients that amenable intervention.