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Endoscopic treatment of suprasellar arachnoid cysts

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Four cases of large suprasellar arachnoid cysts in children are described. The authors propose a large fenestration into the lateral ventricles and into the basal cisterns as the treatment of choice. A specific multipurpose cerebral endoscope has been designed by the first author. The endoscopic technique with different instruments and with the use of a laser is illustrated. Results and complications are discussed.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium

    J. Caemaert, J. Abdullah & L. Calliauw

  2. Department of Pediatry, University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium

    D. Carton, C. Dhooge & R. van Coster

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Caemaert, J., Abdullah, J., Calliauw, L. et al. Endoscopic treatment of suprasellar arachnoid cysts. Acta neurochir 119, 68–73 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01541784

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