Comparative study on two surgical procedures for middle cranial fossa arachnoid cysts.
- Author:
Liang, ZENG
;
Li, FENG
;
Jun, WANG
;
Jun, LI
;
Yuping, WANG
;
Jincao, CHEN
;
Jian, CHEN
;
Ting, LEI
;
Ling, LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences)
2008;28(4):431-4
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In this study, we explored the operation options for middle cranial fossa arachnoid cysts (MCFAC). One hundred and forty-nine patients who were operated for a symptomatic MCFAC between 1993 and 2006 in our hosptial were analyzed. Follow-up time ranged from 1 y to 14 y (mean=5.4 y). All these patients were divided into three subgroups according to Galassi classification. Long-term outcome and complications were studied respectively. Fenestration (F) resulted in a more favorable long-term outcome and less complication for cysts of types I and II, whereas a favorable outcome was noted in type III patients who underwent cysto-peritoneal shunting (S). We are led to conclude that Fenestration is suitable for cysts of types I and II (Galassi classification), cysto-peritoneal shunting is better for cysts of type III.
