Transcallosal-interfornix Approach to Remove the Craniopharyngioma of the Third Ventricle

Objective To introduce a transcallosal-interfornix approach for removing the tumors of the third ventricle.Methods 16 patients(agee 6 to 67 years) with third ventricle tumors were operated via the approach of transcalloal-interfornix.Results Under the operative microscope,the tumors were totally removed in 11 cases,subtotally in 3 cases,and partially in 2 cases,dead in 2 cases.Conclusion The transcallosal interfornix approach is the most effective method to resect Craniopharyngioma of the third ventricle.The postoperative complications were rare.