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Stereotactic Endoscopic Treatment of Brain Abscess Ruptured into Ventricle - Case Report -

The major indication of endoscope in neurosurgical field is intraventricular procedures. Recently, it can be used selectively in the intraaxial mass lesion associated cavity. For example, cystic mass, with liquefied necrosis, and blood clot can be approached with this technique. The authors present its usage in brain abscess ruptured into lateral ventricle. The neuroendoscope was introduced into abscess cavity through stereotactic guidance, the pus was then removed through continuous irrigation and suction under direct video visualization. The intraventricular pus was also cleaned through gentle, direct endoscopic irrigation and suction. The postoperative clinical course was uneventful. Brief overview is given for this intraaxial neuroendoscopic procedure.