[The development and clinical application of a multipurpose neuroendoscope]

The multipurpose rigid neuroendoscope MGE-4 has been developed with the application of the self-focussing lens technology. We have been using it to examine and treat 10 neurosurgical patients who suffered from tumours, hydrocephalus, intracerebral haematomas of head injury and hypertensive cerebral haemorrhage. The short-term effect was satisfactory and there was no operative complications. It is considered that Model MGE-4 with the accessories can be used safely for the brain functional subcortical lesion or the deep-seated cystic lesions and haematomas.