Endoscopic management of paediatric meningoencephaloceles: a case series.
Τίτλος | Endoscopic management of paediatric meningoencephaloceles: a case series. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Stavrakas, M., Karkos P. D., Triaridis S., & Constantinidis J. |
Journal | Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol |
Volume | 275 |
Issue | 11 |
Pagination | 2727-2731 |
Date Published | 2018 Nov |
ISSN | 1434-4726 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Child, Child, Preschool, Encephalocele, Endoscopy, Female, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Neurosurgical Procedures, Research Design, Retrospective Studies, Skull Base, Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Congenital meningoencephaloceles represent a rare clinical entity, with its frequency being around 1 out of 4000-5000 live births. They usually present as a midline mass and the differential diagnosis includes dermoids, encephaloceles, and gliomas. Although the standard coronal approach with frontal craniotomy and pericranial flap has been considered the preferred method for several years, it is associated with risks and prolonged hospitalization. The endoscopic procedure is gaining ground and we are aiming to present our experience from five cases that were treated endoscopically. |
DOI | 10.1007/s00405-018-5116-z |
Alternate Journal | Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol |
PubMed ID | 30218386 |