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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2000; 43(4): 208-211
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-11379
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Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Endoscopic Surgery of the Third Ventricle: The Subfrontal Trans-Lamina Terminalis Approach

M. S. Abdou, A. R. Cohen
  • Department of Neurological Surgery, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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31 December 2000 (online)

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The authors describe an endoscopic approach to the anterior aspect of the third ventricle and demonstrate its use in the cadaver. This technique consists of a small supraorbital craniotomy and a subfrontal trans-lamina terminalis approach to the third ventricle. It may be helpful in the management of refractory third ventricular lesions that cannot be easily accessed endoscopically through the foramina of Monro.

Key words:

Lamina terminalis - Neuroendoscopy - Subfrontal - Third Ventricle - Ventriculoscopy

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A R Cohen,M. D 

Chief, Pediatric NeurosurgeryUniversity Hospitals of ClevelandRainbow Babies and Children9s Hospital

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