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ArticleSurgical neurology international2024

Surgical management of intraventricular neurocysticercosis: Two cases treated through transcallosal interhemispheric approach.

Nyoman Golden, Marthinson Andrew Tombeng, Christopher Lauren

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Nyoman GoldenDepartment of Surgery, Neurosurgery Division, Universitas Udayana, Prof. Dr. I Goesti Ngoerah Gde ( I.G.N.G ) Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.
Marthinson Andrew TombengDepartment of Surgery, Neurosurgery Division, Universitas Udayana, Prof. Dr. I Goesti Ngoerah Gde ( I.G.N.G ) Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.
Christopher LaurenDepartment of Surgery, Neurosurgery Division, Universitas Udayana, Prof. Dr. I Goesti Ngoerah Gde ( I.G.N.G ) Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.

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Abstract

Background: Cysticercosis, caused by the larval stage of Case Description: We present two cases of multiple intraventricular neurocysticercosis treated through an open microsurgical technique using a transcallosal interhemispheric approach. Patient 1, a 56-year-old male, presented with severe headaches persisting for 6 months, while Patient 2, a 54-year-old male, experienced a sudden decrease in consciousness. Both patients exhibited typical magnetic resonance imaging characteristics indicative of intraventricular neurocysticercosis, leading to the decision for surgical resection. Conclusion: Despite the transcallosal approach's decreased popularity due to associated risks, we achieved relatively good outcomes with minimal morbidity in both cases. Our experience highlights the importance of considering microsurgical approaches, particularly in facilities lacking endoscopic instrumentation, for the effective management of intraventricular neurocysticercosis. Compliance with postoperative medical therapy remains crucial to prevent recurrence.

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HydrocephalusInfectionNeurocysticercosisNeurosurgeryTranscallosal

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PMCPMC11225520

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