Microsurgical treatment of intracranial arachnoid cyst / 临床神经病学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the effect of microsurgery of intracranial arachnoid cyst. Methods 42 cases of intracranial arachnoid cyst treated with microsurgery were studied retrospectively.Results Total resection was performed in 23 cases and partial resection in 14 cases. 5 cases received partial resection and communication between cystic cavity and brain cistern. CT scans of 29 cases after operation showed completely obliteration or marked diminution in cystic size. The symptoms and signs of all the patients were improved significantly after a 1-year follow-up.Conclusion The effect of microsurgery of intracranial arachnoid cysts is satisfactory. It is important to communicate cystic cavity with subarachnoid space or brain cistern.