Abstract | BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The endoscopic approach to colloid cysts of the third ventricle is receiving increasing interest. However, its effectiveness is a matter of discussion. The aim of the study was to present direct and long-term outcome after endoscopy of colloid cyst vs microsurgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Medical records of 23 patients with colloid cysts were retrospectively analyzed. This group consists of 10 patients treated endoscopically and 13 patients treated using a transcortical-transventricular approach. Sex and age distributions were similar in both groups. Clinically, symptoms of raised intracranial pressure predominated. All patients had hydrocephalus. Tumour diameter ranged from 1.5 to 3 cm. Mean follow-up period was 31 months. RESULTS: In 6/10 endoscopically treated patients, tumours were completely removed. In 3 patients, small capsule remnants, adherent to the choroid plexus and veins, were left. In one case, a portion of capsule, obstructing the intraventricular foramen, was finally removed microsurgically. Postoperatively, 2 patients complained of memory deficits, which became permanent in one case. One patient developed temporary mutism. In one case, with symptoms of hydrocephalus without colloid cyst recurrence, a ventriculoperitoneal shunt was implanted 6 months after the initial surgery. In all microsurgically treated patients tumours were completely removed. One patient was reoperated because of intracerebral haematoma. Two patients suffered from temporary hemiparesis and 2 developed epilepsy. Within one year after surgery 3 patients were shunted because of hydrocephalus; one patient required antiepileptic treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The endoscopic approach to colloid cysts of the third ventricle is safe, effective and carries a low complication rate. Endoscopy may be recommended as a treatment option.
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Authors | Krzysztof Stachura, Witold Libionka, Marek Moskała, Mariusz Krupa, Jarosław Polak |
Journal | Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska
(Neurol Neurochir Pol)
2009 May-Jun
Vol. 43
Issue 3
Pg. 251-7
ISSN: 0028-3843 [Print] Poland |
PMID | 19618308
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Central Nervous System Cysts
(chemistry, diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
- Colloids
(analysis)
- Endoscopy
(methods)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Microsurgery
(methods)
- Middle Aged
- Poland
- Radiography
- Recurrence
- Retrospective Studies
- Third Ventricle
(diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
- Treatment Outcome
- Young Adult
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