Brain Cysts, plainly
By Dr. Louie Gayao, Neurosurgeon, Quezon City
Arachnoid Cyst Surgery: How Fenestration and Shunts Work
Arachnoid cyst surgery opens the cyst, or drains it with a shunt, a thin tube. Learn how each operation works, the risks, and how long recovery takes.
Arachnoid Cyst: Why It’s Not a Tumor and When It Matters
An arachnoid cyst is a pocket of the brain's own fluid, not a tumor. See what the report means, which signs need an ER consult, and when surgery is needed.