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Hevia Rodríguez P, Elúa Pinín A, Larrea Aseguinolaza A, Samprón N, Armendariz Guezala M, Úrculo Bareño E. Semisitting position for cerebello-pontine angle surgery: Analysis of complications and how to avoid it. NEUROCIRUGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2024; 35:18-29. [PMID: 37442433 DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2023.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the primary complications related to semisitting position in patients undergoing cerebelo-pontine angle surgery. METHODS Retrospective data analysis from patients undergoing elective tumoral cerebelo-pontine angle surgery in a semisitting position. The incidence, severity, occurrence moment, treatment, duration, and outcomes of venous air embolism (VAE), pneumocephalus, postural hypotension, and other complications were recorded. Neurointensive care unit (NICU), length of stay (LOS), hospital LOS, and modified Rankin scale scores were calculated six months after surgery. RESULTS Fifty patients were operated on. Eleven (22%) presented VAE (mean duration 8±4.5min): five (10%) during tumor resection, and four (8%) during dural opening. Ten (20%) were resolved by covering the surgical bed, air bubbles aspiration, jugular compression, and one (2%) tilted to a steep Trendelenburg position. One (2%) had intraoperative hemodynamic instability. The only variable associated with VAE was meningioma at histopathology OR=4.58, p=0.001. NICU was higher in patients with VAE (5.5±1.06 vs. 1.9±0.20 days, p=0.01). There were no differences in the Rankin scale. All patients presented postoperative pneumocephalus with a good level of consciousness, except one (2%) who required evacuation. Seven patients (14%) showed postural hypotension, three (6%) after positioning, and one (2%) after developing a VAE; all were reversed with usual vasoactive drugs. No other position-related complications or mortality were registered in this series. CONCLUSIONS The semisitting position is a safe option with the knowledge, prevention, detection, and early solution of all the possible complications. The development of VAE rarely implies hemodynamic instability or greater disability after surgery. Postoperative pneumocephalus is very common and rarely requires evacuation. Excellent cooperation between anesthesia, nursing, neurophysiology, and neurosurgery teams is essential to manage complications.
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- Pelayo Hevia Rodríguez
- Servicio de Neurocirugía, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain.
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- Servicio de Neurocirugía, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurocirugía, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurocirugía, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurocirugía, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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Matthies C, Zeller L, Kurz A, Rak K, Hagen R, Shehata-Dieler W. Electrically evoked auditory responses: A classification for brainstem implant placement in Neurofibromatosis Type 2. Clin Neurophysiol 2023; 155:16-28. [PMID: 37659342 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2023.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In auditory brainstem implant (ABI) surgery, array placement may be optimized by electrophysiological information of adequate brainstem activation gained from electrically evoked auditory brainstem responses (EABR). This study aims 1) to characterize in detail the EABR from ABI implantation, 2) to introduce an EABR Classification Scheme, and 3) to analyze data for their correlation with individual patients' findings. METHODS Out of a continuous series of 54 patients who received an ABI between 2005 and 2019, 23 Neurofibromatosis Type 2 patients with complete documentation of 154 recordings were selected for offline analysis and for development and evaluation of a new EABR Classification Scheme comprising Class A: three vertex positive peaks, Class B:two peaks, Class C: a combination of one peak and a second melted double peak, Class D: one sole vertex positive peak and Class E: no peaks. RESULTS All 23 subjects showed EABR at final ABI position and experienced auditory sensations at first activation. The most frequent morphology consisted of two peaks, Classes B and C. Identified mean latencies were for P1 0.42 ms (±0.095), P2 1.42 ms (±0.244) and P3 2.41 ms (±0.329). Peak latencies correlated positively with tumor extensions (p < 0.005). CONCLUSIONS This study provides clear instructions on optimal EABR performance and evaluation. SIGNIFICANCE The new EABR Classification Scheme relies on a fast "online" identification of vertex positive peaks at the estimated post-artifact phase. The variability in EABR morphology provides an individual snapshot of the actual structural and functional status of the brainstem.
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- Cordula Matthies
- Department of Neurosurgery, Würzburg University Hospital, Würzburg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Würzburg University Hospital, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, Würzburg University Hospital, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, Würzburg University Hospital, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, Würzburg University Hospital, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery, Würzburg University Hospital, Würzburg, Germany
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Chojak R, Koźba-Gosztyła M, Gaik M, Madej M, Majerska A, Soczyński O, Czapiga B. Meningitis after elective intracranial surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:184. [PMID: 37291583 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01141-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Meningitis is a potential complication of elective intracranial surgery (EIS). The prevalence of meningitis after EIS varies greatly in the literature. The objective of this study was to estimate the overall pooled prevalence of meningitis following EIS. Four databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase) were searched to identify relevant studies. Meta-analyses of proportions were used to combine data. Cochran's Q and I2 statistics were used to assess and quantify heterogeneity. Additionally, several subgroup analyses were conducted to investigate the source of heterogeneity and examine differences in the prevalence based on variables such as geographical regions, income level, and meningitis type. The meta-analysis included 83 studies (30 959 patients) from 26 countries. The overall pooled prevalence of meningitis after EIS was 1.6% (95% CI 1.1-2.1), with high heterogeneity present (I2 = 88%). The pooled prevalence in low- to middle-income countries and high-income countries was 2.7% (95% CI 1.6-4.1) and 1.2% (95% CI 0.8-1.7), respectively. Studies that reported only aseptic meningitis had a pooled prevalence of 3.2% (95% CI 1.3-5.8). The pooled prevalence was 2.8% (95% CI 1.5-4.5) in studies that reported only bacterial meningitis. Similar prevalence rates of meningitis were observed in the subgroups of tumor resection, microvascular decompression, and aneurysm clipping. Meningitis is a rare but not exceptional complication following EIS, with an estimated prevalence of 1.6%.
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- Rafał Chojak
- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367, Wrocław, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367, Wrocław, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367, Wrocław, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 4th Military Hospital in Wroclaw, Wrocław, Poland
- Department of Nervous System Diseases, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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Lucas JC, Fan CJ, Jacob JT, Babu SC. Retrosigmoid Approach for Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma: Patient Selection, Technical Pearls, and Hearing Results. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2023; 56:509-520. [PMID: 37045731 DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2023.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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The retrosigmoid corridor provides the most broadly applied approach for resection of sporadic vestibular schwannoma. It may be utilized for any size tumor and for patients with intact hearing with the intention of hearing preservation. For larger tumors, the skull base surgeon must weigh the benefits the retrosigmoid approach against those of the translabyrinthine route. For smaller tumors where hearing preservation is a goal, the retrosigmoid approach is contrasted to the middle fossa route. Hearing preservation is most likely for patients with small and medially located intracanalicular tumors with minimal extension into the cerebellopontine angle, and excellent preoperative hearing.
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- Jacob C Lucas
- Michigan Ear Institute, 30055 Northwestern Highway, Suite 101, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, USA
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- Michigan Ear Institute, 30055 Northwestern Highway, Suite 101, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, USA
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- Michigan Head and Spine Institute, 29275 Northwestern Highway, #100, Southfield, MI 48034, USA
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- Michigan Ear Institute, 30055 Northwestern Highway, Suite 101, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, USA.
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Arambula AM, Wichova H, Lucas JC, Schelbar N, Harn N, Ledbetter L, Chamoun RB, Camarata PJ, Lin J, Staecker H. Analysis of Imaging Results for Semisitting Compared with Supine Positioning in the Retrosigmoid Approach for Resection of Cerebellopontine Angle Vestibular Schwannomas. Otol Neurotol 2023; 44:266-272. [PMID: 36662641 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000003814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the completeness of resection of vestibular schwannomas using three-dimensional segmented volumetric analysis of pre- and postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of patients undergoing supine and semisitting positioning for the retrosigmoid approach. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart review. SETTING Tertiary medical center. PATIENTS Patients with vestibular schwannomas undergoing surgical resection via the retrosigmoid approach. INTERVENTIONS Tumor resection via the retrosigmoid approach with different patient positioning: standard supine versus semisitting. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Preoperative versus postoperative three-dimensional segmented volumetric MRI analysis of vestibular schwannomas. RESULTS A total of 43 patients (15 supine and 28 semisitting) underwent retrosigmoid craniotomy for resection of vestibular schwannomas. For the conventional supine and semisitting positioning, mean preoperative tumor volumes were 12.65 and 8.73 cm 3 ( p = 0.15), respectively. Postoperative mean tumor volumes for the supine and semisitting positions were 2.09 and 0.48 cm 3 ( p = 0.13), respectively. There were 11 cases of postoperative sigmoid sinus thrombosis, 3 in the conventional supine group and 8 in the semisitting groups, and there were 6 cases of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leaks, all in the semisitting group. The mean House-Brackmann scores for the supine and semisitting groups were 2.9 and 2.3, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between groups in the rates of these or any other postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS The semisitting position for the suboccipital retrosigmoid approach for vestibular schwannoma resection does not compromise the ability to adequately resect the tumor as seen by volumetric MRI results. Further studies are needed to establish the safety of this position compared with the traditional supine approach.
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- Alexandra M Arambula
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Radiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Radiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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Vychopen M, Arlt F, Güresir E, Wach J. How to position the patient? A meta-analysis of positioning in vestibular schwannoma surgery via the retrosigmoid approach. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1106819. [PMID: 36816965 PMCID: PMC9929142 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1106819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Objective Patient positioning is a matter of ongoing debate in the surgical treatment of vestibular schwannoma (VS). Main endpoints of this discussion are preservation of facial nerve functioning, extent of resection, and complications. In this meta-analysis, we aim to investigate the impact of patient positioning on VS surgery via the retrosigmoid approach. Methods We searched for eligible comparative trials on PubMed, Cochrane library, and Web of Science. Positioning groups were compared regarding facial nerve outcome, extent of resection, postoperative hydrocephalus, postoperative CSF leaks, perioperative venous air embolism, and perioperative mortality. Two groups of positions were defined, and the following positions were allocated to those groups: (1) Semi-sitting and Sitting-position; (2) Lateral position, supine position with extensive head rotation, lateral oblique (=Fukushima/Three-quarter prone), and park-bench position. Results From 374 full-text screenings, 7 studies met the criteria and were included in our meta-analysis comprising 1640 patients. Our results demonstrate a significantly better long-term (≥6 months) outcome of the facial nerve after VS surgery in the semi-sitting positioning (OR: 1.49, 95%CI: 1.03-2.15, p = 0.03). Positioning did not influence the extent of resection, rate of postoperative CSF leaks, and the presence of a postoperative hydrocephalus. Overall incidence of venous air embolisms was significantly associated with VS surgery in sitting positioning (OR: 6.77, 95% CI: 3.66-12.54, p < 0.00001). Perioperative mortality was equal among both positioning groups. Conclusion Semi-sitting positioning seems to be associated with an improved facial nerve outcome after VS surgery via the retrosigmoid approach. Venous air embolisms are significantly more often observed among VS patients who underwent surgery in the sitting position, but the perioperative mortality is equal in both positioning groups. Both positioning groups are a safe procedure. Multicentric prospective randomized trials are needed to evaluate the risk-benefit ratio of each positioning in VS surgery via the retrosigmoid approach.
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Dumot C, Pikis S, Mantziaris G, Xu Z, Anand RK, Nabeel AM, Sheehan D, Sheehan K, Reda WA, Tawadros SR, Abdel Karim K, El-Shehaby AMN, Emad Eldin RM, Peker S, Samanci Y, Kaisman-Elbaz T, Speckter H, Hernández W, Isidor J, Tripathi M, Madan R, Zacharia BE, Daggubati LC, Moreno NM, Álvarez RM, Langlois AM, Mathieu D, Deibert CP, Sudhakar VR, Cifarelli CP, Icaza DA, Cifarelli DT, Wei Z, Niranjan A, Barnett GH, Lunsford LD, Bowden GN, Sheehan JP. Stereotactic radiosurgery for Koos grade IV vestibular schwannoma in young patients: a multi-institutional study. J Neurooncol 2022; 160:201-208. [PMID: 36166113 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-022-04134-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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PURPOSE Surgery is the treatment of choice for large vestibular schwannomas (VS). Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been suggested as an alternative to resection in selected patients. However, the safety and efficacy of SRS in Koos grade IV patients ≤ 45 years old has not been evaluated. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical and radiological outcomes of Koos grade IV in young patient managed with a single-session SRS. METHODS This retrospective, multicenter analysis included SRS-treated patients, ≤ 45 years old presenting with non-life threatening or incapacitating symptoms due to a Koos Grade IV VS and with follow-up ≥ 12 months. Tumor control and neurological outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS 176 patients [median age of 36.0 (IQR 9) and median tumor volume of 9.3 cm3 (IQR 4.7)] were included. The median prescription dose was 12 Gy (IQR 0.5). Median follow-up period was 37.5 (IQR 53.5) months. The 5- and 10-year progression-free survival was 90.9% and 86.7%. Early tumor enlargement occurred in 10.9% of cases and was associated with tumor progression at the last follow-up. The probability of serviceable hearing preservation at 5- and 10-years was 56.8% and 45.2%, respectively. The probability of improvement or preservation of facial nerve function was 95.7% at 5 and 10-years. Adverse radiation effects were noted in 19.9%. New-onset hydrocephalus occurred in 4.0%. CONCLUSION Single-session SRS is a safe and effective alternative to surgical resection in selected patients ≤ 45 years old particularly those with medical co-morbidities and those who decline resection. Longer term follow up is warranted.
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- Chloe Dumot
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.,Neurosurgery Department, Faculty of Medecine, Benha University, Qalubya, Egypt
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medecine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medecine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medecine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medecine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Gamma Knife Center Cairo, Nasser Institute Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.,Radiation Oncology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Dominican Gamma Knife Center and CEDIMAT, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- Department of Radiology, Dominican Gamma Knife Center and CEDIMAT, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- Department of Radiology, Dominican Gamma Knife Center and CEDIMAT, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiation Therapy, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Penn State Health-Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Penn State Health-Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Centre de Recherche du CHUS, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Centre de Recherche du CHUS, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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Van Laer L, Hallemans A, Van Rompaey V, De Valck C, Van de Heyning P, Vereeck L. Subjective perception of activity level: A prognostic factor for developing chronic dizziness after vestibular schwannoma resection? Front Neurol 2022; 13:925801. [PMID: 36062005 PMCID: PMC9437514 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.925801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction A vestibular schwannoma (VS) resection causes an acute unilateral vestibular deafferentation resulting in acute postoperative symptoms. Despite the expected resolution of most of the symptoms, due to central vestibular compensation, more than one out of four patients develop chronic dizziness. Several predictive factors, such as age and tumor size, have been suggested. Despite its potential effect on the process of central vestibular compensation, the level of physical activity after VS resection was not yet considered. Therefore, the association between the level of physical activity and chronic dizziness after VS resection will be investigated. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 66 patients who underwent a retro-sigmoid VS resection between October 2001 and February 2007. Patients were assessed before surgery and at 9 weeks and 6 months postoperatively. At 9 weeks, patients were asked to report their level of physical activity (PA) during the past week by using a visual analogue scale and their balance performance was assessed by four standing balance conditions with eyes closed and the Timed Up and Go test (TUG). Based on the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) score at 6 months, patients were divided in a chronic dizziness group (DHI > 30) and non-chronic dizziness group (DHI-score ≤ 30). Age, sex, Koos classification, preoperative vestibular function, treatment group, balance performance, and level of PA were compared between both groups and used as independent variables in linear regression analyses with the DHI score at 6 months as dependent variable. Results The chronic dizzy patients revealed to have significantly lower levels of PA (p < 0.001) and worse static and dynamic balance performance (p = 0.023 and p = 0.041, respectively) 9 weeks after surgery. After elimination, the multiple regression analysis resulted in a model with two variables (PA level, TUG) which significantly predicted the DHI score (F2,42 = 6.581; R2 = 0.239; p = 0.003). Conclusion This study revealed associations between (1) the level of PA and balance performance in the subacute phase and (2) chronic dizziness after VS resection. Assessment of the level of PA and balance performance during the subacute phase, which can be performed in a non-invasive and non-time-consuming way, might therefore provide prognostic information after VS resection.
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- Lien Van Laer
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy/Movant, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Multidisciplinary Motor Centre Antwerp (MOCEAN), University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- *Correspondence: Lien Van Laer
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy/Movant, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Multidisciplinary Motor Centre Antwerp (MOCEAN), University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty University Hospital of Antwerp of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, General Hospital Turnhout, Turnhout, Belgium
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty University Hospital of Antwerp of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy/Movant, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Multidisciplinary Motor Centre Antwerp (MOCEAN), University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Al-Afif S, Elkayekh H, Omer M, Heissler HE, Scheinichen D, Palmaers T, Nakamura M, Hermann EJ, Samii M, Krauss JK. Analysis of risk factors for venous air embolism in the semisitting position and its impact on outcome in a consecutive series of 740 patients. J Neurosurg 2022; 137:258-265. [PMID: 34740183 DOI: 10.3171/2021.7.jns211107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Routine use of the semisitting position, which offers several advantages, remains a matter of debate. Venous air embolism (VAE) is a potentially serious complication associated with the semisitting position. In this study, the authors aimed to investigate the safety of the semisitting position by analyzing data over a 20-year period. METHODS The incidence of VAE and its perioperative management were analyzed retrospectively in a consecutive series of 740 patients who underwent surgery between 1996 and 2016. The occurrence of VAE was defined by detection of bubbles on transthoracic Doppler echocardiography (TTDE) or transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) studies, a decrease of end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) by 4 mm Hg or more, and/or an unexplained drop in systolic arterial blood pressure (≥ 10 mm Hg). From 1996 until 2013 TTDE was used, and from 2013 on TEE was used. The possible risk factors for VAE and its impact on surgical performance were analyzed. RESULTS There were 404 women and 336 men with a mean age at surgery of 49 years (range 1-87 years). Surgery was performed for infratentorial lesions in 709 patients (95.8%), supratentorial lesions in 17 (2.3%), and cervical lesions in 14 (1.9%). The most frequent pathology was vestibular schwannoma. TEE had a higher sensitivity than TTDE. While TEE detected VAE in 40.5% of patients, TTDE had a detection rate of 11.8%. Overall, VAE was detected in 119 patients (16.1%) intraoperatively. In all of these patients, VAE was apparent on TTDE or TEE. Of those, 23 patients also had a decrease of ETCO2, 18 had a drop in blood pressure, and 23 had combined decreases in ETCO2 and blood pressure. VAE was detected in 24% of patients during craniotomy before opening the dura mater, in 67% during tumor resection, and in 9% during wound closure. No risk factors were identified for the occurrence of VAE. Two patients had serious complications due to VAE. Surgical performance in vestibular schwannoma surgery was not affected by the presence of VAE. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that the semisitting position is overall safe and that VAE can be managed effectively. Persistent morbidity is very rare. The authors suggest that the semisitting position should continue to have a place in the standard armamentarium of neurological surgery.
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- Shadi Al-Afif
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical School Hannover, Germany
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical School Hannover, Germany
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical School Hannover, Germany
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical School Hannover, Germany
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- 3Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Medical School Hannover, Germany; and
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- 3Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Medical School Hannover, Germany; and
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne Merheim Medical Center, Cologne, Germany
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical School Hannover, Germany
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- 4International Neuroscience Institute, Hannover, Germany
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Wu X, Wang X, Song G, Li M, Hou C, Chen G, Guo H, Xiao X, Tang J, Lin Q, Bao Y, Liang J. The effects of different surgical positions (semi-sitting and lateral position) on the surgical outcomes of large vestibular schwannoma: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2022; 23:492. [PMID: 35701794 PMCID: PMC9194341 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06437-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background There is an ongoing discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of different surgical positions (semi-sitting and lateral position) for vestibular schwannoma surgery. Each position has its advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and risk profiles. The objectives of this study are to compare the effects of different surgical positions (semi-sitting and lateral position) on the outcomes of large vestibular schwannoma, primarily including effectiveness and safety. Methods In this single-centre, open, randomized controlled trial, we will recruit a total of 116 participants according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria who will be randomized to an experimental group or control group. Patients will undergo operations in semi-sitting and lateral positions. The primary endpoint will be the percentage of gross total resection. The secondary endpoints will include the facial nerve function, hearing preservation, surgical position placement time, time of operation (skin-to-skin surgical time), hospital stay, total hospitalization fee, and complications. The follow-up period will be at least 12 months, during which time patients will be evaluated both clinically and radiologically. Discussion This issue is still debated after 30 years since the first large comparative study was published in 1989, so the study will be useful. Therefore, more high-quality studies are required to compare clinical outcomes, complications, and other factors associated with these two positions. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR1900027550. Registered on 17 November 2019
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- Xiaolong Wu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. .,International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China.
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Rayan T, Helal A, Graffeo CS, Perry A, Carlstrom LP, Driscoll CLW, Link MJ. Cerebrovascular Complications of Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery. Skull Base Surg 2022; 83:e443-e448. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Objective Cerebrovascular complications (CVC) are rare consequences of vestibular schwannoma (VS) surgery. Our objective was to assess incidences of findings suggestive of postoperative CVC in a large single surgeon cohort, as well as potential risk factors, and implications.
Study Design A cohort of 591 patients was retrospectively reviewed. Postoperative magnetic resonance images were screened for findings suggestive of stroke, T2 hyperintensity in the cerebellopontine angle structures or new encephalomalacia. Clinical records were queried for findings consistent with postoperative CVC.
Results In total, 61 patients had radiographic findings consistent with possible postoperative CVC (10%); of them, eight had documented intraoperative vascular injury (1.4%), and four had postoperative clinical exam changes indicative of CVC (0.7%). Clinically manifest intraoperative vascular injuries occurred in four patients and involved the petrosal venous complex (n = 3, 5%) or anterior inferior cerebellar artery (n = 1, 2%); clinical deficits included hemiparesis (n = 1, 2%), facial anesthesia (n = 2, 4%), dysphagia (n = 2, 2%), and unfavorable facial nerve function in two (50%). Three out of four patients in this group required out-of-home placement (75%). Clinical CVCs (n = 4) were not significantly associated with tumor size, tumor cyst, gross total resection, or length of stay. Patients with clinical CVC were significantly more likely to require posthospitalization rehabilitation (19 vs. 75%, p = 0.02; 14 vs. 100%, p = 0.0002).
Conclusion Although radiographic findings suggestive of CVC were unexpectedly common in this cohort, intraoperative vascular injury and postoperative clinical CVC were exceedingly rare. The association between unfavorable facial nerve outcome and clinical CVC is likely a marker for more difficult operations, predisposing to higher risk of complications.
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- Tarek Rayan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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Arlt F, Kasper J, Winkler D, Jähne K, Fehrenbach MK, Meixensberger J, Sander C. Facial Nerve Function After Microsurgical Resection in Vestibular Schwannoma Under Neurophysiological Monitoring. Front Neurol 2022; 13:850326. [PMID: 35685739 PMCID: PMC9170892 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.850326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background The use of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, including direct nerve stimulation (especially the facial nerve), acoustic evoked potentials (AEP) and somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP), is a helpful tool in the microsurgery of vestibular schwannoma to prevent nerve injury. Patient characteristics and intraoperative and postoperative variables might also influence the postoperative facial nerve function. The study was performed to investigate these variables and the intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring values. Methods Seventy-nine patients with vestibular schwannoma were included consecutively into this study. Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, including SSEP, AEP, and direct nerve stimulation for facial and trigeminal nerve electromyography, was performed utilizing digital data storage in all cases. The intensity (in volts) of the direct stimulation and the latency (in ms) for the orbicularis oculi and the orbicularis oris muscle and the amplitude (in mV) was measured. Univariate and multivariate statistical analyses concerning the different parameters was performed directly after the operation and in the subsequent follow-ups 3 and 6 months after the operation. Results The mean intensity was 0.79 V (SD.29). The latency and amplitude for the oris muscle was 5.2 ms (SD 2.07) and 0.68 mV (SD.57), respectively. The mean latency for the occuli muscle was 5.58 ms (SD 2.2) and the amplitude was 0.58 mV (SD 1.04). The univariate and multivariate statistical analyses showed significance concerning the postoperative facial nerve function and the amplitude of the direct stimulation of the facial nerve in the orbicularis oris muscle (p = 0.03), so repeated direct nerve stimulation might show FN function deterioration. The mean diameter of the tumors was 24 mm (range 10–57 mm). Cross total resection and near total was achieved in 76 patients (96%) and subtotal in three patients (4%). The preoperative House–Brakeman score (HBS) 1 was constant in 65 (82%) cases. The mortality in our series was 0%; the overall morbidity was 10%. The HBS was not influenced concerning the extent of resection. The mean follow-up was 28 months (range 6 to 60 months). The limitations of the study might be a low number of patients and the retrospective character of the study. Conclusion Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring is crucial in vestibular schwannoma surgery. Repeated direct nerve stimulation and a detected decreased amplitude might show facial nerve function deterioration.
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Machetanz K, Grimm F, Schäfer R, Trakolis L, Hurth H, Haas P, Gharabaghi A, Tatagiba M, Naros G. Design and Evaluation of a Custom-Made Electromyographic Biofeedback System for Facial Rehabilitation. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:666173. [PMID: 35310106 PMCID: PMC8931662 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.666173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background In the rehabilitation of postoperative facial palsy, physical therapy is of paramount importance. However, in the early rehabilitation phase, voluntary movements are often limited, and thus, the motivation of patients is impacted. In these situations, biofeedback of facial electromyographic (EMG) signals enables the visual representation of the rehabilitation progress, even without apparent facial movements. In the present study, we designed and evaluated a custom-made EMG biofeedback system enabling cost-effective facial rehabilitation. Methods This prospective study describes a custom-made EMG system, consisting of a microcontroller board and muscle sensors, which was used to record the EMG of frontal and zygomatic facial muscles during frowning and smiling. First, the mean EMG amplitudes and movement onset detection rates (ACC) achieved with the custom-made EMG system were compared with a commercial EMG device in 12 healthy subjects. Subsequently, the custom-made device was applied to 12 patients with and without postoperative facial paresis after neurosurgical intervention. Here, the ratio [laterality index (LI)] between the mean EMG amplitude of the healthy and affected side was calculated and related to the facial function as measured by the House and Brackmann scale (H&B) ranging from 1 (normal) to 6 (total paralysis). Results In healthy subjects, a good correlation was measured between the mean EMG amplitudes of the custom-made and commercial EMG device for both frontal (r = 0.84, p = 0.001) and zygomatic muscles (r = 0.8, p = 0.002). In patients, the LI of the frontal and zygomatic muscles correlated significantly with the H&B (r = −0.83, p = 0.001 and r = −0.65, p = 0.023). The ACC of the custom-made EMG system varied between 65 and 79% depending on the recorded muscle and cohort. Conclusion The present study demonstrates a good application potential of our custom-made EMG biofeedback device to detect facial EMG activity in healthy subjects as well as patients with facial palsies. There is a correlation between the electrophysiological measurements and the clinical outcome. Such a device might enable cost-efficient home-based facial EMG biofeedback. However, movement detection accuracy should be improved in future studies to reach ranges of commercial devices.
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- Kathrin Machetanz
- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotechnology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Institute for Neuromodulation and Neurotechnology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- *Correspondence: Kathrin Machetanz,
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotechnology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Institute for Neuromodulation and Neurotechnology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Clinic, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotechnology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotechnology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotechnology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute for Neuromodulation and Neurotechnology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotechnology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotechnology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Institute for Neuromodulation and Neurotechnology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Georgios Naros,
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Sun Y, Yang J, Li T, Gao K, Tong X. Nomogram for Predicting Facial Nerve Outcomes After Surgical Resection of Vestibular Schwannoma. Front Neurol 2022; 12:817071. [PMID: 35211077 PMCID: PMC8860821 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.817071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objective The facial nerve (FN) outcomes after vestibular schwannoma surgery seriously affect the social psychology and quality of life of patients. More and more attention has been paid to the protection of FN function. This study aimed to identify significant prognostic factors for FN outcomes after vestibular schwannoma surgery and create a new nomogram for predicting the rates of poor FN outcomes. Methods Data from patients who had undergone operations for vestibular schwannoma between 2015 and 2020 were retrieved retrospectively and patients were divided into good and poor FN outcomes groups according to postoperative nerve function. The nomogram for predicting the risk of poor FN outcomes was constructed from the results of the univariate logistic regression analysis and the multivariate logistic regression analysis of the influencing factors for FN outcomes after surgical resection of vestibular schwannoma. Results A total of 392 participants were enrolled. The univariate logistic regression analysis revealed that age, tumor size, cystic features of tumors, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cleft sign, tumor adhesion to the nerve, learning curve, and FN position were statistically significant. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age, tumor size, cystic features of tumors, CSF cleft sign, tumor adhesion to the nerve, learning curve, and FN position were independent factors. The nomogram model was constructed according to these indicators. At the last follow-up examination, a good FN outcome was observed in 342 patients (87.2%) and only 50 patients (12.8%) was presented with poor FN function. Application of the nomogram in the validation cohort still gave good discrimination [area under the curve (AUC), 0.806 (95% CI, 0.752–0.861)] and good calibration. Conclusion This study has presented a reliable and valuable nomogram that can accurately predict the occurrence of poor FN outcomes after surgery in patients. This tool is easy to use and could assist doctors in establishing clinical decision-making for individual patients.
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- Yang Sun
- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Farag AA, Ibrahim AEKSED, Alaghory IM. Clinical Benefits of Facial Nerve Monitoring during Cerebellopontine Angle Surgery. OPEN JOURNAL OF MODERN NEUROSURGERY 2022; 12:9-27. [DOI: 10.4236/ojmn.2022.121002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Sergi B, Balducci M, Paludetti G, Olivi A, Picciotti PM, De Corso E, Passali GC, Fetoni AR, Lucidi D. Decision Making on Vestibular Schwannoma: Lessons from a Multidisciplinary Board. World Neurosurg 2021; 157:e506-e513. [PMID: 34710576 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.10.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Management of vestibular schwannoma (VS) is a complex process aimed at identifying a clinical indication for fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (sRT) or radiosurgery, microsurgical resection, or wait and scan (WS). We describe the experience of our VS multidisciplinary team (MDT) at a tertiary university referral center created for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of VS patients. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study on 132 consecutive patients referred to the MDT and managed by observation (WS), microsurgery, or fractionated sRT. The analysis included patient age, tumor size, hearing level, facial nerve function, tumor control, complications, and quality of life questionnaires. RESULTS Among the patients, 21% were subjected to microsurgery, 10% to sRT, and 69% to WS. The median follow-up time was 30 months. Outcomes based on different management modalities are described. Statistically significant differences among groups were detected in terms of quality of life (physical domain). CONCLUSIONS MDT may provide the best individualized therapy for VS patients compared with a single gold-standard strategy.
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- Bruno Sergi
- Head & Neck Department, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli"-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli"-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Head & Neck Department, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli"-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli"-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Head & Neck Department, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli"-IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli"-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Head & Neck Department, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli"-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Head & Neck Department, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli"-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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The incidence of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage after elective cranial surgery: a systematic review. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 45:1827-1845. [PMID: 34499261 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01641-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is a major complication after elective neurosurgical procedures. The aim of this systematic literature review is to summarize the incidence rates of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage for neurosurgical procedures, classified by surgical approach. The Pubmed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched for studies reporting the outcome of patients undergoing elective neurosurgical procedures. The number of patients, surgical approach, and indication for surgery were recorded for each study. Outcomes related to CSF leakage such as clinical manifestation and treatment were reported as well. One hundred and thirteen studies were included, reporting 94,695 cases. Overall, CSF leaks were present in 3.8% of cases. Skull base surgery had the highest rate of CSF leakage with 6.2%. CSF leakage occurred in 5.9% of anterior skull base procedures, 6.4% of middle fossa, and 5.2% of transpetrosal surgeries. 5.8% of reported infratentorial procedures were complicated by CSF leakage versus 2.9% of supratentorial surgeries. CSF leakage remains a common serious adverse event after cranial surgery. There exists a need for standardized procedures to reduce the incidence of postoperative CSF leakage, as this serious adverse event may lead to increased health care costs.
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Bozhkov Y, Shawarba J, Feulner J, Winter F, Rampp S, Hoppe U, Doerfler A, Iro H, Buchfelder M, Roessler K. Prediction of Hearing Preservation in Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery According to Tumor Size and Anatomic Extension. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 166:530-536. [PMID: 34030502 DOI: 10.1177/01945998211012674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Vestibular schwannoma (VS) surgery is feasible for various tumor sizes that are inappropriate for wait and scan or radiosurgery. The predictive value of 2 grading systems was investigated for postoperative hearing preservation (HP) in a large series. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis. SETTING Neurosurgical patient database of the University of Erlangen was queried between 2014 and 2017. METHODS Retrospective single-center analysis on 138 VSs operated on via a retrosigmoidal approach. The mean tumor size was 20.4 mm (SD, 7.6 mm) with fundal infiltration in 67.4%. The overall resection rate was 93.5%. Tumors were classified preoperatively by the 3-tier Erlangen grading system depending on size or the anatomically based 4-tier Koos grading system. RESULTS Preoperative hearing preservation was found in 70.3% of patients and was significantly correlated to tumor size (P = .001). For Erlangen grading, a mean postoperative serviceable hearing preservation rate of 32% was achieved: 83.3% for tumors <12 mm, 30.3% for tumors between 12 and 25 mm, and 5.3% for tumors >25 mm. In contrast, according to Koos grading, postoperative serviceable hearing preservation was 100% for grade 1 tumors (meatal), 35.6% for grade 2 (cisternal), 23.1% for grade 3 (brainstem contact), and 21.7% for grade 4 (brainstem compression). Of the total cohort, 86% had normal or nearly normal postoperative facial function (House-Brackmann grades 1 and 2). CONCLUSION Surgery on small VSs can achieve excellent hearing preservation. Different grading has a significant influence on and correlates with postoperative hearing preservation. Tumor size seems more important than anatomic relationship.
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- Yavor Bozhkov
- Neurosurgical Clinic, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- ENT Clinic, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiolgy, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- ENT Clinic, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany.,Neurosurgical Clinic, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Szczupak M, Peña SA, Bracho O, Mei C, Bas E, Fernandez-Valle C, Liu XZ, Telischi FF, Ivan M, Dinh CT. Fluorescent Detection of Vestibular Schwannoma Using Intravenous Sodium Fluorescein In Vivo. Otol Neurotol 2021; 42:e503-e511. [PMID: 33492057 PMCID: PMC8590806 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000002988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vestibular schwannoma (VS) are intracranial tumors caused by merlin deficiency. Sodium fluorescein (SF) is a fluorescent compound that accumulates in various intracranial tumors, causing tumors to emit green fluorescence after blue light excitation. HYPOTHESIS Intravenous SF preferentially deposits in VS, helping surgeons differentiate tumor from surrounding tissue. METHODS Merlin-deficient Schwann cells were grafted onto cochleovestibular nerves of immunodeficient rats. Rats were randomized to receive SF (7.5 mg/kg; n = 5) or saline (n = 3). Tissues were harvested at 1 hour and photographed in white and blue light. Sixteen surgeons identified and marked the tumor-tissue interfaces on images. Fluorescence was measured on tissue specimens using the IVIS imaging system and on tissue cross-sections obtained with confocal microscopy. Western blot was performed to measure levels of organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP), a drug transporter specific for SF. RESULTS Under blue light, tumors from SF rats demonstrated bright green fluorescence under direct visualization, higher fluorescence measurements on tissue specimens (p < 0.001), and more SF deposition on tissue cross-sections (p < 0.001), when compared with surrounding tissues and placebo rats. Surgeons were better able to distinguish the tumor-tissue interfaces in SF rats. Furthermore, the expression level of OATP1C1 was significantly higher in tumors than in surrounding tissues (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION In a xenograft model of VS, intravenous SF preferentially deposits in tumors, compared with normal surrounding tissue. Under blue light, tumors emit an intense green fluorescence that can help surgeons differentiate tumor from critical structures nearby, which may improve clinical outcomes in complicated VS surgery.
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- Mikhaylo Szczupak
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Guo X, Zhu Y, Wang X, Xu K, Hong Y. Peritumoral Edema Is Associated With Postoperative Hemorrhage and Reoperation Following Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery. Front Oncol 2021; 11:633350. [PMID: 33767998 PMCID: PMC7985450 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.633350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Postoperative hemorrhage (POH) is a severe complication following vestibular schwannoma surgery that may require surgical treatment. The purpose of our study is to identify risk factors associated with POH and reoperation following the resection of vestibular schwannoma. Methods: We retrospectively recruited 452 vestibular schwannoma patients treated with retrosigmoid approach. The primary outcome was POH, and the secondary outcome was reoperation for POH. Clinical and radiographic data were compared by performing univariate analysis and logistic regression analysis. Results: Among the 452 patients, 37 patients (8.2%) presented with POH and14 patients (3.1%) required reoperation within a 30-day hospitalization period. The univariate analysis showed that peritumoral edema, tumor diameter >30 mm, severe postoperative hypertension, and length of hospital stay were associated with POH and reoperation for POH. Logistic regression analysis showed that peritumoral edema [odds ratio (OR) 4.042, 95% confident interval (CI) 1.830–8.926, P = 0.001] and tumor diameter >30 mm (OR 3.192, 95% CI 1.421–7.168, P = 0.005) were independent predictive factors for POH. Peritumoral edema (OR 7.071, 95% CI 2.342–21.356, P = 0.001) was an independent predictive factor for reoperation by using logistic regression analysis. Further analysis revealed that larger tumor and incomplete tumor resection were both associated with a higher incidence of peritumoral edema. Conclusion: Peritumoral edema and tumor size are independent risk factors for POH following vestibular schwannoma surgery. And larger hematoma occurs more commonly in tumors with peritumoral edema which may require reoperation. Tumor size and extent of tumor resection are associated with peritumoral edema. Close attention should be paid to high-risk patients especially for those who presented with severe postoperative hypertension.
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- Xiaoming Guo
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Schackert G, Ralle S, Martin KD, Reiss G, Kowalski M, Sobottka SB, Hennig S, Podlesek D, Sandi-Gahun S, Juratli TA. Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery: Outcome and Complications in Lateral Decubitus Position versus Semi-sitting Position-A Personal Learning Curve in a Series of 544 Cases over 3 Decades. World Neurosurg 2020; 148:e182-e191. [PMID: 33383200 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.12.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To retrospectively evaluate influence of intraoperative positioning (semisitting vs. lateral decubitus) and surgeon's learning curve with regard to functional outcome of patients with vestibular schwannoma. METHODS This study included 544 patients (median age 57 years) and spanned 3 decades: 1991-1999 (n = 103), 2000-2009 (n = 210), and 2010-2019 (n = 231). Surgery was performed in the lateral decubitus position in 318 patients and the semisitting position in 163 patients. Large T3 and T4 tumors were present in 77% of patients. RESULTS Complete tumor removal was achieved in 94.3% of patients. A significant reduction in surgery duration and blood loss was observed over 3 decades for T3 (from 325 to 261 minutes, P < 0.001) and T4 (from 440 to 330 minutes, P < 0.001), but not for T1 and T2, tumors. The semisitting position diminished surgical time in T3 and T4 tumors by 1 more hour (P < 0.001). Over 3 decades, facial nerve outcome improved significantly from 59.8% House-Brackmann grade 1-2 in the first decade to 81.7% in the last decade (P < 0.001). Furthermore, hearing was preserved in 45.3%: 23.3% of patients in the first decade and 50.5% in the last decade (P = 0.03). However, neither facial nerve outcome nor hearing preservation significantly differed in patients operated on in the lateral decubitus versus the semisitting position. The most common complication was cerebrospinal fluid leak (6.1%) followed by hemorrhage (3.5%) and pulmonary embolism (2.2%). CONCLUSIONS Follow-up over 3 decades illustrates a learning curve with significantly improved results. While the semisitting position accelerates the procedure and is associated with reduced blood loss, it does not significantly influence functional outcome.
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- Gabriele Schackert
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Surgical management for large vestibular schwannomas: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and consensus statement on behalf of the EANS skull base section. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2020; 162:2595-2617. [PMID: 32728903 PMCID: PMC7550309 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04491-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The optimal management of large vestibular schwannomas continues to be debated. We constituted a task force comprising the members of the EANS skull base committee along with international experts to derive recommendations for the management of this problem from a European perspective. MATERIAL AND METHODS A systematic review of MEDLINE database, in compliance with the PRISMA guidelines, was performed. A subgroup analysis screening all surgical series published within the last 20 years (January 2000 to March 2020) was performed. Weighted summary rates for tumor resection, oncological control, and facial nerve preservation were determined using meta-analysis models. This data along with contemporary practice patterns were discussed within the task force to generate consensual recommendations regarding preoperative evaluations, optimal surgical strategy, and follow-up management. RESULTS Tumor classification grades should be systematically used in the perioperative management of patients, with large vestibular schwannomas (VS) defined as > 30 mm in the largest extrameatal diameter. Grading scales for pre- and postoperative hearing (AAO-HNS or GR) and facial nerve function (HB) are to be used for reporting functional outcome. There is a lack of consensus to support the superiority of any surgical strategy with respect to extent of resection and use of adjuvant radiosurgery. Intraoperative neuromonitoring needs to be routinely used to preserve neural function. Recommendations for postoperative clinico-radiological evaluations have been elucidated based on the surgical strategy employed. CONCLUSION The main goal of management of large vestibular schwannomas should focus on maintaining/improving quality of life (QoL), making every attempt at facial/cochlear nerve functional preservation while ensuring optimal oncological control, thereby allowing to meet patient expectations. Despite the fact that this analysis yielded only a few Class B evidences and mostly expert opinions, it will guide practitioners to manage these patients and form the basis for future clinical trials.
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Comparison of surgical outcomes in cystic and solid vestibular schwannomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Rev 2020; 44:1889-1902. [PMID: 33009643 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01400-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Most studies reported that cystic vestibular schwannoma (CVS) surgery has a less favourable prognosis than solid vestibular schwannoma (SVS) surgery. However, some studies report that it is unclear whether surgical outcomes for these conditions exhibit significant differences. The aim of this meta-analysis was to pool the current literature and describe and analyse any differences in the clinical symptoms and surgical outcomes among CVS and SVS. PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases were searched following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines through April 22, 2020. Outcomes were analysed using a meta-analysis of the proportions. The results of the search yielded 17 studies that met the criteria for inclusion and analysis, involving 3074 participants (including 821 patients with CVSs and 2253 patients with SVSs). No significant differences in the extent of tumour resection (gross-total resection versus non-gross-total resection; RR, 0.93; 95% CI, 0.86-1.01; p = 0.096) and most other outcomes were noted between CVS and SVS cohorts. However, facial nerve function (House-Brackmann Grade I or II versus III or more) of CVS patients was worse (RR, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.78-0.93; p < 0.001) compared with SVS patients with more than 1 year of follow-up after surgery. The criteria of cystic acoustic neuroma needs to be further unified, and prospective cohort studies with larger sample sizes should be performed for further verification of these results in the future.
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Daoudi H, Lahlou G, Degos V, Sterkers O, Nguyen Y, Kalamarides M. Improving facial nerve outcome and hearing preservation by different degrees of vestibular schwannoma resection guided by intraoperative facial nerve electromyography. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2020; 162:1983-1993. [PMID: 32424567 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04397-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Facial nerve (FN) outcome has been improved by deciding upon the degree of vestibular schwannoma (VS) resection guided by intraoperative facial nerve monitoring (IOFM). This study aimed to evaluate hearing and FN outcomes following IOFM-guided VS removal through a retrosigmoid approach (RS). METHODS Between January 2015 and August 2017, 77 patients undergoing VS resection through RS, regardless of their preoperative hearing or tumor size, were included in this monocentric retrospective study. Total or near-/subtotal resection was decided intraoperatively according to IOFM. Partial resection was planned preoperatively. Pre- and postoperative FN function (House-Brackmann) and hearing level (AAO-HNS and Gardner-Robertson (GR) scales) were reported. Predictive factors for hearing preservation were analyzed according to a score developed to take into account pre-/postoperative hearing evolution. RESULTS The mean extrameatal diameter was 17 ± 8.5 mm. VS resection was total, near-/subtotal, and partial in 71%, 21%, and 8% of cases, respectively. Postoperative grade I and II FN function was achieved in 91% of patients. Serviceable (A+B or GR I+II) hearing and hearing with intelligibility (A+B+C or GR I-III) were preserved in 30% and 43% of cases, respectively. In multivariate analysis, preoperative synchronized auditory brainstem responses (ABR) were the only predictive factor (p = 0.006) imparting a five times greater chance of hearing preservation. CONCLUSION IOFM-guided VS excision through RS, whatever the VS size and hearing level, achieved a high rate of good postoperative FN function together with significant hearing preservation, and it should be used if hearing with some intelligibility is still present preoperatively, even in large VS.
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- Hannah Daoudi
- Sorbonne Université, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire Pitié-salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Department of Otolaryngology, GHU Pitié-salpétrière, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire Pitié-salpêtrière, Paris, France.
- Department of Otolaryngology, GHU Pitié-salpétrière, Paris, France.
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- Sorbonne Université, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire Pitié-salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, GHU Pitié-salpétrière, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire Pitié-salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Department of Otolaryngology, GHU Pitié-salpétrière, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire Pitié-salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Department of Otolaryngology, GHU Pitié-salpétrière, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire Pitié-salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Department of Neurosurgery, GHU Pitié-salpétrière, Paris, France
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Hasegawa T, Kato T, Naito T, Tanei T, Ishii K, Tsukamoto E, Okada K. Long-Term Outcomes of Sporadic Vestibular Schwannomas Treated with Recent Stereotactic Radiosurgery Techniques. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2020; 108:725-733. [PMID: 32473897 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Vestibular schwannomas (VSs) are benign; thus, understanding long-term tumor control and late adverse radiation effects of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) through current radiosurgical techniques is important to inform treatment decisions. Our aim was to clarify long-term tumor control rates and incidence of late adverse radiation effects in patients with VSs followed for 5 years or longer after SRS. METHODS AND MATERIALS Altogether, 615 patients with VSs (excluding neurofibromatosis type 2 and partially treated tumors) followed for 5 years or longer after SRS using recent radiosurgical techniques were evaluated. All patients were treated at a margin dose of less than 14 Gy. All tumors were classified into 4 categories: type A (intracanalicular tumor, 87 patients [14%]), type B (cerebellopontine angle [CPA] tumor, 325 patients [53%]), type C (CPA tumor compressing the brain stem, 138 patients [22%]), and type D (CPA tumor compressing the brain stem with a deviation of the fourth ventricle, 65 patients [11%]). Median tumor volume was 2.0 cm3 and median marginal dose was 12 Gy. RESULTS Median follow-up period was 158 months. Actuarial 5-, 10-, and 15-year or longer local control (LC) rates were 93%, 91%, and 89%, respectively. Tumor type (P < .001, hazard ratio 2.389) and number of prior surgeries (P = .007, hazard ratio 1.698) were significant for LC. Depending on the tumor type, the actuarial 10-year LC rates were 100%, 93%, 88%, and 70% in type A, B, C, and D tumors, respectively. No patient developed persistent facial palsy. Twenty patients (3.3%) developed delayed cysts. One patient developed malignant transformation (0.2%). CONCLUSIONS SRS is a safe and effective treatment for VSs in the long term, excluding VSs compressing the brain stem with a deviation of the fourth ventricle. Delayed cysts such as cyst formation, enlarged preexisting cysts or extratumoral cysts, and malignant transformation should be considered possible causes of long-term treatment failures.
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- Toshinori Hasegawa
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center, Komaki City Hospital, Komaki, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center, Komaki City Hospital, Komaki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center, Komaki City Hospital, Komaki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center, Komaki City Hospital, Komaki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center, Komaki City Hospital, Komaki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center, Komaki City Hospital, Komaki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center, Komaki City Hospital, Komaki, Japan
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