How Do You Treat Arachnoid Cysts?
Arachnoid cysts occur on the cerebrospinal axis, usually near the lateral sulcus and they are also commonly in the spinal canal. They are usually benign and congenital in origin but some may arise as a result of tumors or surgery. The walls of arachnoid cysts are lined with arachnoid matter and are formed when an arachnoid membrane splits. The following steps will show how to treat arachnoid cysts. Consider the treatment of asymptomatic arachnoid cysts to be controversial. Some surgeons believe these cysts should always be surgically decompressed while others do not advocate any treatment if the cyst is small and not disturbing surrounding tissue. Perform a traditional shunting procedure. The increased intracranial pressure caused by the arachnoid cyst is relieved by implanting a shunt in the cyst. This drains the cerebralspinal fluid into the ventricles of the brain or peritoneum. This procedure has a high rate of recurrence, however. Use microsurgical techniques and endoscopic tools
