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These results show that endoscopy is a safe and promising percutaneous technique for the treatment of colloid cysts of the third ventricle. Longer follow-up is, however, still required.

It is debatable whether the higher numbers of recurrent or residual cysts can be justified by the slightly lower complication rates achieved with endoscopic removal. However, results have been improving over the years. Moreover, the modifications observed on control magnetic resonance images justify the need for regular control imaging for at least the first 2 years postoperatively.