Acta Neurochirurgica

, Volume 76, Issue 3–4, pp 105–110 | Cite as

Treatment of supratentorial primary arachnoid cysts

  • S. Lodrini
  • G. Lasio
  • M. Fornari
  • F. Miglivacca
Article

Summary

Twenty-four cases of supratentorial primary arachnoid cysts operated with different techniques are reviewed: both cyst shunting or extirpation may lead to a good early clinical result, but the former is less dangerous and more indicated in a particular group of patients; late results are better in the shunted patients. CT scan is almost always diagnostic and is mandatory postoperatively to assess the late results.

Keywords

Arachnoid cyst CT scan computerized cisternography 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • S. Lodrini
    • 1
  • G. Lasio
    • 1
  • M. Fornari
    • 1
  • F. Miglivacca
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of NeurosurgeryIstituto Neurologico “C. Besta”MilanoItaly

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