Abstract
Objective Evaluated our experience in the management of arachnoid cysts in children applying cysto-peritoneal (C-P) shunt in ten years. Methods Between January 1997 and December 2007,358 pediatric patients with arachnoid cyst underwent C-P shunt.Different shunt tubes were selected according to the neuroimaging. Microscopically, a small hole were opened, and tube were placed into the cysts about 2～3 cm. Result The effective power of C-P shunting was about 97.2%, and about 1.7% was obstructed, 1.1% infected. Conclusions C-P shunting is a simple,safe,effective method to treat the intracranial arachnoid cysts in pediatric populations. Key words: Arachnoid cyst; Child; Surgical procedures,operative
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