The association of Alagille syndrome and craniosynostosis.

Alagille syndrome is associated with various ocular abnormalities, including pseudopapilledema or optic disk edema due to increased intracranial pressure. Several mechanisms have been proposed to explain the mechanism of intracranial hypertension in Alagille syndrome. Craniosynostosis is an unusual but significant cause of increased intracranial hypertension in Alagille syndrome.

Fenestration methods for Sylvian arachnoid cysts--endoscopy or microsurgery.

Introduction: Two different approaches to fenestration, endoscopic and microsurgical, are in use for Sylvian arachnoid cysts (SACs), the most frequent among intracranial arachnoid cysts. We presented the clinical data and compared our results, with regard to technique and clinical success, with either microsurgical or neuroendoscopic fenestration of SACs.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-nine patients who subjected to cysto-cisternostomy by the same team, using either of the two methods, were studied retrospectively.

Cerebro-spinal fluid shunt revisions, importance of the symptoms and shunt structure.

Aim: CSF shunt failure is still a frequent problem in children. This prospective study was designed for focusing symptoms and reasons of shunt failure. We also especially focused on the mechanical reasons of shunt failure.