Endoscopic treatment of intraventricular cystic tumors

TitleEndoscopic treatment of intraventricular cystic tumors
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsMargetis K, Souweidane MM
JournalWorld Neurosurg
Volume79
Issue2 Suppl
PaginationS19.e1-11
Date Published2013 Feb
ISSN1878-8769
KeywordsCentral Nervous System Cysts, Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms, Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts, Choroid Plexus Neoplasms, Colloid Cysts, Craniopharyngioma, Cysts, Endoscopy, Epidermal Cyst, Humans, Microsurgery, Neuroendoscopy, Neurosurgical Procedures, Pinealoma, Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Intraventricular cystic tumors constitute a surgical challenge, because of their deep location and the histologically benign nature of most of them. We aim to present concisely, yet comprehensively, the role of neuroendoscopy in the treatment of intraventricular cystic tumors.

METHODS: A literature review searching for applications of endoscopy in the treatment of intraventricular cystic tumors is presented. Our experience is added to the presented data. In controversial issues, a comparison is made with traditional treatment methods.

RESULTS: Intraventricular endoscopy has been successfully used in the treatment of the whole range of intraventricular cystic tumors. The most common indication is the treatment of colloid cysts. In the treatment of colloid cysts, a comparison with microsurgical techniques showed that endoscopy is advantageous in regard to operative morbidity and postoperative shunt dependency but is associated with a slightly higher recurrence rate.

CONCLUSION: Intraventricular endoscopy has emerged as a viable option in the treatment of intraventricular cystic tumors.

DOI10.1016/j.wneu.2012.02.021
Alternate JournalWorld Neurosurg
PubMed ID22381842