Endoscopic cystoventriculostomy of an arachnoid cyst using a neuroendovascular stent to maintain patency

Br J Neurosurg. 2022 Feb;36(1):102-104. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2018.1485876. Epub 2018 Jun 28.

Abstract

Introduction: Cystoventriculostomy is a surgical treatment for arachnoid cysts. We present a case using a neuroendovascular stent to maintain ostomy patency.

Case report: A 6½-year-old male with symptomatic arachnoid cyst underwent endoscopic fenestration and Wingspan stent insertion.

Conclusion: Neuroendovascular stent placement may be an adjunct to maintain patency in cystoventriculostomy.

Keywords: Arachnoid cyst (AC); congenital intracranial cysts; cystoventriculostomy; endovascular stent; neuroendoscopy; stent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arachnoid Cysts* / diagnostic imaging
  • Arachnoid Cysts* / surgery
  • Endoscopy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents