Management of a congenital arachnoid cyst in a newborn with obstructive hydrocephalus: A multistage surgical approach and neurodevelopmental outcome
This case highlights the challenges of managing congenital ACs complicated by hydrocephalus, particularly when primary endoscopic fenestration fails. A staged, individualized neurosurgical approach, guided by neuroimaging and clinical evolution, can achieve both structural resolution and developmental stabilization. The use of stereotactic navigation and programmable shunt systems may enhance long-term outcomes in refractory neonatal cases.
Authors
- Egor Chmutin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0341-5693)
- Gerald Musa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8710-8652)
- Z. U. Zokhidov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8673-1709)
- M. Zh. Chigibaev
- Nicola Montemurro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3686-8907)
- Gennady Chmutin
- Dovran D.B Nurmyradov
- Baha M.N. Alawna
Institutions
- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RU)
- Russian Children's Clinical Hospital (RU)
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Neurology International
- Published
- 2025-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_915_2025
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00