Targeted burr hole surgery for Sylvian cistern subarachnoid neurocysticercosis

Abstract Objective Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the most common parasitic disease of central nervous system. No stablished treatment exists for management subarachnoid NCC. We aim to present a minimally invasive procedure with basis on anterior Sylvian point (ASP) cistern Materials and methods Three patients histologically confirmed NCC followed targeted burr hole surgery reference ASP. prepared detailed description surgical cases. Results The three had favourable postoperative clinical radiological outcome without complications. approach related complications were observed as well. Postoperative cysticidal was required each patient. Conclusions ASP Further research determine safety effectiveness this approach.