Roles of endoscopic biopsy and third ventriculostomy in the diagnosis and treatment of pineal region tumors in children / 第三军医大学学报
Journal of Third Military Medical University
;
(24)2003.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-678620
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.
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Diagnostic study
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Chinese
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Journal of Third Military Medical University
Year:
2003
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