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Anterior trans-frontal endoscopic resection of third-ventricle colloid cyst: how I do it
Davide Nasi1,2, Corrado Iaccarino3,4, Antonio Romano3,4
1Neurosurgery-Neurotraumatology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy. davidenasi83@gmail.com.
Background:
The endoscopic technique has been recognised as a viable and safe alternative to microsurgery for the treatment of third-ventricle colloid cyst. However, the standard precoronal endoscopic approach does not always provide an adequate visualisation of the attachment of the cyst to the velum interpositum. Using a more anterior approach, it is easier to reach the roof of the cyst and its possible adherences with the tela choroidea.
Method:
The authors describe step by step the anterior trans-frontal endoscopic approach for management of third ventricle colloid cyst.
Conclusions:
The described approach has shown to be safe, quick and effective for the treatment of third-ventricle colloid cyst.
