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- Samuel T Zymberg.
- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. clinicazymberg@terra.com.br
- World Neurosurg. 2013 Feb 1;79(2 Suppl):S24.e5-8.
ObjectiveNeurocysticercosis is the most common parasitosis of the central nervous system. Many forms, especially those inside the ventricles, carry a poor prognosis. Drug therapy is far from ideal.MethodsWe propose and comment on the use of the endoscope to remove cysts, treat hydrocephalus, and to perform membrane fenestration as a way to simplify treatment.ResultsMany patients, especially those with obstructive forms, benefit from the adjunctive use of neuroendoscopy.ConclusionsNeurocysticercosis treatment remains challenging and multimodal. Endoscopes can be helpful in this setting.Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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