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1Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. clinicazymberg@terra.com.br
Objective:
Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitosis of the central nervous system. Many forms, especially those inside the ventricles, carry a poor prognosis. Drug therapy is far from ideal.
Methods:
We propose and comment on the use of the endoscope to remove cysts, treat hydrocephalus, and to perform membrane fenestration as a way to simplify treatment.
Results:
Many patients, especially those with obstructive forms, benefit from the adjunctive use of neuroendoscopy.
Conclusions:
Neurocysticercosis treatment remains challenging and multimodal. Endoscopes can be helpful in this setting.
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