Endoscopic biopsy of intra- and paraventricular brain tumors.

Introduction: Selection of the optimal treatment method of intra- and paraventricular tumors often requires histopathological verification that can be obtained by endoscopic biopsy.

Aim: To discuss the usefulness of the method in their own experience.

Material And Methods: The results of 32 biopsies carried out during a 15-year period were reviewed retrospectively.

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy - effectiveness of the procedure for obstructive hydrocephalus with different etiology in adults.

Introduction: After a time of domination of shunt placement, endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has been increasingly applied in treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus.

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of ETV in treatment of adults with three-ventricle hydrocephalus of different etiology.

Material And Methods: Ninety-six patients with obstructive hydrocephalus were studied: 24 with primary aqueductal stenosis, 61 with brain tumor, and 2 with basilar tip aneurysm.