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In this study, we explored the operation options for middle cranial fossa arachnoid cysts (MCFAC). One hundred and forty-nine patients who were operated for a symptomatic MCFAC between 1993 and 2006 in our hosptial were analyzed. Follow-up time ranged from 1 y to 14 y (mean=5.4 y). All these patients were divided into three subgroups according to Galassi classification. Long-term outcome and complications were studied respectively. Fenestration (F) resulted in a more favorable long-term outcome and less complication for cysts of types I and II, whereas a favorable outcome was noted in type III patients who underwent cysto-peritoneal shunting (S). We are led to conclude that Fenestration is suitable for cysts of types I and II (Galassi classification), cysto-peritoneal shunting is better for cysts of type III.
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Liang ZENG, male, born in 1980, Resident
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Zeng, L., Feng, L., Wang, J. et al. Comparative study on two surgical procedures for middle cranial fossa arachnoid cysts. J. Huazhong Univ. Sci. Technol. [Med. Sci.] 28, 431–434 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11596-008-0412-2
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