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Percutaneous choroid plexus coagulation in hydranencephaly

L Albright

    Child'S Brain
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Transendoscopic coagulation of choroid plexus and arteries effectively treated intracranial hypertension in infants with hydranencephaly. This minimally invasive procedure offers a new therapeutic option for managing hydrocephalus in infants.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Pediatric Neurology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Hydranencephaly is a severe congenital brain malformation characterized by the absence of cerebral hemispheres.
    • Intracranial hypertension is a common complication in infants with hydranencephaly, necessitating timely intervention.
    • Percutaneous intracranial endoscopy offers a minimally invasive approach for diagnosing and treating intraventricular conditions.

    Observation:

    • Three infants diagnosed with hydranencephaly and presenting with signs of intracranial hypertension underwent percutaneous intracranial endoscopy.
    • Endoscopic examination revealed normal choroid plexus and choroid arteries in two patients.
    • The third patient exhibited minimal choroid plexus and absent choroid arteries.

    Findings:

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  • Transendoscopic coagulation of the choroid plexus and arteries in the two patients with normal anatomy successfully alleviated postoperative intracranial hypertension.
  • In the third patient with minimal choroid plexus, endoscopic coagulation did not alter the clinical course.
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scans indicated cerebral tissue in the caudate nucleus region for patients with normal choroid plexus, and only in the posterior thalamus for the patient with minimal choroid plexus.

    • Implications:

    • Transendoscopic coagulation of choroid plexus and arteries is a potentially effective treatment for intracranial hypertension in hydranencephaly.
    • The presence and appearance of choroid plexus and arteries may correlate with treatment response in these patients.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the role of choroid plexus and vascular anatomy in hydranencephaly management.