Endoscopic Fenestration for Treating Galassi Type III Middle Cranial Fossa Arachnoid Cysts: Single- and Multiple-stoma have the Same Curative Effect.

Background:  For endoscopic fenestration of middle cranial fossa arachnoid cysts (MCFACs), the decisions on the location and number of stomas are key issues. However, research on this particular topic has been limited. Thus, this study aimed to compare single- versus multiple-stoma endoscopic fenestration for treating Galassi type III MCFACs.

Application of neuroendoscopic surgical techniques in the assessment and treatment of cerebral ventricular infection.

Cerebral ventricular infection (CVI) is one of the most dangerous complications in neurosurgery because of its high mortality and disability rates. Few studies have examined the application of neuroendoscopic surgical techniques (NESTs) to assess and treat CVI. This multicenter, retrospective study was conducted using clinical data of 32 patients with CVI who were assessed and treated by NESTs in China.

Efficacy analysis of flexible neuroendoscopy combined with dry-field techniques in the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma.

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[Trans-sylvian-insular approach endoscopic surgery for basal ganglia hypertensive hemorrhage].

Objective: To explore the operative techniques and efficacy of trans-sylvian-insular approach endoscopic surgery for hypertensive basal ganglia hemorrhage.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted in 54 patients with hypertensive basal ganglia hemorrhage from December 2009 to December 2011. All of them underwent neuroendoscopic surgery via a trans-sylvian-insular approach.

[Endoscopic microvacular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia].

Objective: To explore the feasibility, operating technique and precautions of endoscopic microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted for 21 patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia. All underwent neuroendoscopic microvascular decompression for trigeminal nerves.

[Neuroendoscopic treatment of different types of quadrigeminal cistern arachnoid cysts].

Objective: To evaluate the method, strategy and efficacy of treating different types of quadrigeminal cistern arachnoid cysts (QCAC) with neuroendoscope.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted for 12 QCAC patients with obstructive hydrocephalus. They were classified into 3 types and underwent neuroendoscopic operation at our hospital between November 2005 and November 2009.

[Operative approach for hydrocephalus associated with cerebellar tonsillar hernia].

Objective: To assess the pre-operative examination and operative approach for hydrocephalus associated with cerebellar tonsillar hernia.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted for 24 patients of hydrocephalus associated with cerebellar tonsillar hernia. All subjects received both pre-operative and post-operative Cine MRI examinations to detect the velocity and quantity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at the important sites in ventricular system.

[Endoscopic therapy for obstructive hydrocephalus caused by cysts in the pathway of CSF circulation].

Objective: To explore the process and technique of neuroendoscopic operation to treat obstructive hydrocephalus caused by cysts located in the pathway of CSF circulation.

Methods: The cine MRI examinations and endoscopic operations were taken to treat 30 cases with obstructive hydrocephalus. Among all the cases, there are 11 intraventricular cysts (8 lateral ventricular cysts, 4 fourth ventricular cysts), 4 suprasellar arachnoid cysts, 1 quadrigeminal cistern arachnoid cyst, 6 Dandy-Walker malformations and 8 posterior fossa arachnoid cysts.