Publication year: 2012
Source: World Neurosurgery, Available online 10 February 2012
Konstantinos Margetis, Mark M. Souweidane
ObjectiveIntraventricular cystic tumors constitute a surgical challenge, due to their deep location and the histologically benign nature of most of them. We aim to present concisely yet comprehensively, the role of neuroendoscopy in the treatment of intraventricular cystic tumors.MethodsA literature review searched for applications of endoscopy in the treatment of intraventricular cystic tumors. Our experience was added to the presented data. In controversial issues a comparison was made with traditional treatment methods.ResultsIntraventricular endoscopy has been successfully used in the treatment of the whole range of intraventricular cystic tumors. The most common indication is the treatment of colloid cysts. In the treatment of colloid cysts, a comparison with microsurgical techniques showed that endoscopy is advantageous in regards to operative morbidity and post-operative shunt dependency, but is associated with a slightly higher recurrence rate.ConclusionIntraventricular endoscopy has emerged as a viable option in the treatment of intraventricular cystic tumors.
Júlio Leonardo B. Pereira
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