Roles of endoscopic biopsy and third ventriculostomy in the diagnosis and treatment of pineal region tumors in children
- VernacularTitle:神经内镜下第三脑室造瘘及活检在小儿松果体区肿瘤诊治中的应用
- Author:
Jiaquan HE
;
Shiyong LIU
;
Jinbo YIN
;
Hui YANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
endoscopy;
pineal region tumor;
third ventriculostomy;
endoscopic biopsy
- From:Journal of Third Military Medical University
2003;0(20):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the roles of endoscopic biopsy and third ventriculostomy in the diagnosis and treatment of pineal region tumors in children. Methods Endoscopic biopsy and third ventriculostomy were performed in 9 pediatric patients with pineal region tumors. Results Successful third ventriculostomy, confirmed by MRI, was performed in 9 cases of children with obstructive hydrocephalus. No complications were found in all patients. Conclusion Endoscopic biopsy and third ventriculostomy are effective neuroendoscopic procedures in minimally invasive preferential management of pineal region tumors.
