Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

Neuroendoscopy in cystic craniopharyngioma

Chhitij Srivastava

Abstract :

 Objective – Gross total resection of cranipharyngioma is technically challenging because it is surrounded by vital structures. Ideal management of

such patient should be safe excision of the tumor without adding neurological deficits. Multidisciplinary care like endoscopic decompression of
cystic craniopharyngioma helps in reducing the operative morbidity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of neuroendoscopy in the
placement of ommaya reservoir in patients of cystic craniopharyngioma.
Method – Thirteen patients with symptomatic cystic craniopharyngioma associated with hydrocephalus were treated by an endoscopic
transventricular approach for the insertion of an intracystic catheter
Result – All patients except one show significant improvement in immediate post operative period. There was no evidence of chemical meningitis
in post operative period. Three patients require ventriculo– peritoneal shunt at a later date for hydrocephalus. In two cases cysto–ventriculocisternostomy
was performed for managing hydrocephalus.
Conclusion – This type of neuroendoscopic management has proven minimally invasive, safe, and effective and could be considered as an
alternative management technique for some cystic craniopharyngiomas

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijsr  

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Chhitij Srivastava, Neuroendoscopy in cystic craniopharyngioma, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-8 | August-2018


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