Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Health Technology Assessment Unit, University of Calgary. Pineal gland cysts: an evidence synthesis summary. Calgary: HTA Unit, University of Calgary 2016 Authors' conclusions The evidence published on treatment of pineal gland cysts is weak; however, the literature is in agreement that surgery for symptomatic pineal gland cysts is effective at relieving symptoms.
There is no comparative evidence concerning which surgical approach may lead to better outcomes.
Surgery does not cause significant long-term side-effects .
There is no evidence on patient quality of life, attitudes towards treatment of experiences living with pineal gland cysts. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Brain Neoplasms; Central Nervous System Cysts; Cysts; Humans; Pineal Gland Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence 3rd Floor, TRW Building, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 4Z6 Email: fclement@ucalgary.ca AccessionNumber 32016000766 Date abstract record published 14/06/2016 |