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14.04.2017 | How I Do it - Neurosurgical Techniques
Endoscopic colloid cyst excision: surgical techniques and nuances
Erschienen in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Ausgabe 6/2017
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Background
Endoscopic excision of colloid cysts is currently well established as a minimally invasive and highly effective technique that is associated with less morbidity in comparison to microsurgical resection.
Methods
Operative charts and videos of patients undergoing endoscopic colloid cyst excision were retrieved from the senior author’s database of endoscopic procedures and reviewed. This revealed nine trans-foraminal and three trans-septal procedures. Description of the surgical techniques was then formulated.
Conclusions
Variation of the technique is based on the specific patho-anatomical features of the colloid cyst being resected. For the trans-foraminal approach, we think that the rotational technique is associated with a more complete removal of the cyst wall and consequently lower recurrence rate.