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Anterior trans-frontal endoscopic resection of third-ventricle colloid cyst: how I do it

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Abstract

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.

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  1. Neurosurgery-Neurotraumatology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy

    Davide Nasi, Corrado Iaccarino & Antonio Romano

  2. Department of Neurosurgery, Institute for Scientific and Care Research “ASMN” of Reggio Emilia, Viale Risorgimento 80, 42121, Reggio Emilia, Italy

    Davide Nasi, Corrado Iaccarino & Antonio Romano

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This video demonstrates the surgical steps and technical nuances of an anterior trans-frontal endoscopic approach for the resection of a third-ventricle colloid cyst. Endoscopic management of an intraoperative bleeding is also shown (MP4 226815 kb)

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Nasi, D., Iaccarino, C. & Romano, A. Anterior trans-frontal endoscopic resection of third-ventricle colloid cyst: how I do it. Acta Neurochir 159, 1049–1052 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-017-3149-5

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