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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2000; 43(3): 118-123
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-8331
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Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Endoscopic Treatment of Colloid Cysts of the Third Ventricle:9 Consecutive Cases

P. Longatti1 , A. Martinuzzi2 , M. Moro1 , A. Fiorindi1 , A. Carteri1
  • 1 Department of Neurosurgery of the Unversity of Padova; Treviso Hospital, Treviso, Italy
  • 2 “E. Medea” Scientific Institute, Conegliano Research Centre, Italy
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31 December 2000 (online)

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the endoscopic technique for the treatment of the colloid cysts of the third ventricle. Between August 1995 and October 1997 a series of nine patients with colloid cyst of the third ventricle (6 males and 3 females) were treated with this method. The technique, consisting of cyst fenestration, aspiration of the colloid, and coagulation of the internal layer of the wall, was always effective in restoring CSF circulation. Operating time was 54 - 120 min (median 67 min). We recorded only one post-operative septic complication but no signs of direct surgical morbidity. Post-operation hospital stay was 2 - 30 days (median 5 days). Follow up was 14 - 40 months (mean 27 months). We did not observe any clinical or radiological recurrence. Endoscopic treatment of colloid cysts of the third ventricle is a safe and effective alternative to the well-established approaches of microsurgical removal and stereotactic aspiration. Only a very long follow-up will answer the question of the long-term effectiveness of this method.

Key words:

Endoscopy - Colloid Cyst - Third Ventricle Tumor

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Department of Neurosurgery Ca' Foncello Hospital

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