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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Asian J Neurosurg 2020; 15(03): 471-478
DOI: 10.4103/ajns.AJNS_367_19
Review Article

A review of common endoscopic intracranial approaches

Aneela Darbar
Department of Neurosurgery, The Aga Khan University, Karachi
,
Fatima Mustansir
Department of Neurosurgery, The Aga Khan University, Karachi
,
Ummey Hani
Department of Neurosurgery, The Aga Khan University, Karachi
,
Mir Sajid
Department of Neurosurgery, The Aga Khan University, Karachi
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With the evolution of surgical techniques, endoscopy has emerged as a suitable alternative to many instances of more invasive methods. In this review article, we aim to discuss the endoscopic advancements, procedural details, indications, and outcomes of the most commonly practiced neuroendoscopic procedures. We have also summarized the uses, techniques, and challenges of neuroendoscopy in select neurosurgical pathologies.

Key-words:

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy - endoscopy - neuroendoscopy - skull base

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Publication History

Received: 18 December 2019

Accepted: 04 May 2020

Article published online:
16 August 2022

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