Clinical and Neuroimaging Outcomes of Surgically Treated Intracranial Cysts in 110 Children
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 325-333, 2012.
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OBJECTIVE: The indications and optimal surgical treatments for intracranial cysts are controversial. In the present study, we describe long-term clinical and neuroimaging results of surgically treated intracranial cysts in children. The goal of this study is to contribute to the discussion of the debate. METHODS: This study included 110 pediatric patients that underwent surgeries to treat intracranial cysts. Endoscopic cyst fenestrations were performed in 71 cases, while craniotomies and cyst excisions (with or without fenestrations) were performed in 30 patients. Cystoperitoneal shunts were necessary for nine patients. Long-term results were retrospectively assessed with medical and neuroimaging records. RESULTS: Clinical and radiological improvement was reported in 87.3% and 92.8% of cases, respectively, after endoscopic neurosurgery, and in 93.3% and 100% using open microsurgery whereas 88.9% and 85.7% after shunt operation. There were no statistical differences in clinical outcomes (p=0.710) or volume reductions (p=0.177) among the different surgeries. There were no mortalities or permanent morbidities, but complications such as shunt malfunctions, infections, and subdural hematomas were observed in 56% of the patients that had shunt operations. A total of 13 patients (11.8%) underwent additional surgeries due to recurrences or treatment failures. The type of surgery performed did not influence the recurrence rate (p=0.662) or the failure rate (p=0.247). CONCLUSION: Endoscopic neurosurgeries are less invasive than microsurgeries and are at least as effective as open surgeries. Thus, given the advantages and complications of these surgical techniques, we suggest that endoscopic fenestration should be the first treatment attempted in children with intracranial cysts.
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Assunto principal:
Recidiva
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Estudos Retrospectivos
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Cistos Aracnóideos
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Falha de Tratamento
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Craniotomia
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Cistos do Sistema Nervoso Central
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Neuroendoscopia
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Neuroimagem
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Hematoma Subdural
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Microcirurgia
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Child
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Humans
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article