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Our experience suggests that, with current technology, it is possible to visualize,
dissect, and clip cerebral aneurysm using only the endoscope for visualization. Each
of the endoscopes requires little or no brain retraction and could be introduced through
a bur hole. The penscope would need the largest opening (1.0×1.5 cm), because work
is done alongside the scope. However, it overcomes the inherent problem of bur hole
surgery for aneurysms: what to do in case of a rupture. Working through a slightly
larger opening allows the introduction of other instruments outside of and parallel
to the penscope, such as suction and aneurysm clips. The penscope is, therefore, most
currently suited for aneurysm surgery.
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References
- Endoscopic anatomy for neurosurgery.in: Thieme Medical Publications, New York1993
King WA, Frazee JG, Teo C, Wackym PA. Endoscopic treatment of cranial base lesions. In: King WA, Frazee JG, DeSalles AAF, eds. Endoscopy of the central and peripheral nervous system. New York: Thieme, (in press).
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© 1997 National Stroke Association. All rights reserved. Published by Elsevier Inc.
