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Lenga P, Kühlwein D, Schönenberger S, Neumann JO, Unterberg AW, Beynon C. The use of quantitative pupillometry in brain death determination: preliminary findings. Neurol Sci 2024; 45:2165-2170. [PMID: 38082049 PMCID: PMC11021299 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-07251-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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PURPOSE Quantitative pupillometry (QP) has been increasingly applied in neurocritical care as an easy-to-use and reliable technique for evaluating the pupillary light reflex (PLR). Here, we report our preliminary findings on using QP for clinical brain death (BD) determination. MATERIALS This retrospective study included 17 patients ≥ 18 years (mean age, 57.3 years; standard deviation, 15.8 years) with confirmed BD, as defined by German Guidelines for the determination of BD. The PLR was tested using the NPi®-200 Pupillometer (Neuroptics, Laguna Hill, USA), a handheld infrared device automatically tracking and analyzing pupil dynamics over 3 s. In addition, pupil diameter and neurological pupil index (NPi) were also evaluated. RESULTS Intracerebral bleeding, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and hypoxic encephalopathy were the most prevalent causes of BD. In all patients, the NPi was 0 for both eyes, indicating the cessation of mid-brain function. The mean diameter was 4.9 mm (± 1.3) for the right pupil and 5.2 mm (±1.2) for the left pupil. CONCLUSIONS QP is a valuable tool for the BD certification process to assess the loss of PLR due to the cessation of brain stem function. Furthermore, implementing QP before the withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy in brain-injured patients may reduce the rate of missed organ donation opportunities. Further studies are warranted to substantiate the feasibility and potential of this technique in treating patients and identify suitable candidates for this technique during the BD certification process.
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- Pavlina Lenga
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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Kaes M, Beynon C, Kiening K, Neumann JO, Jakobs M. Stereotactic frame-based biopsy of infratentorial lesions via the suboccipital-transcerebellar approach with the Zamorano-Duchovny stereotactic system-a retrospective analysis of 79 consecutive cases. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2024; 166:147. [PMID: 38520537 PMCID: PMC10960772 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-024-06036-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Lesions of the posterior fossa (brainstem and cerebellum) are challenging in diagnosis and treatment due to the fact that they are often located eloquently and total resection is rarely possible. Therefore, frame-based stereotactic biopsies are commonly used to asservate tissue for neuropathological diagnosis and further treatment determination. The aim of our study was to assess the safety and diagnostic success rate of frame-based stereotactic biopsies for lesions in the posterior fossa via the suboccipital-transcerebellar approach. METHODS We performed a retrospective database analysis of all frame-based stereotactic biopsy cases at our institution since 2007. The aim was to identify all surgical cases for infratentorial lesion biopsies via the suboccipital-transcerebellar approach. We collected clinical data regarding outcomes, complications, diagnostic success, radiological appearances, and stereotactic trajectories. RESULTS A total of n = 79 cases of stereotactic biopsies for posterior fossa lesions via the suboccipital-transcerebellar approach (41 female and 38 male) utilizing the Zamorano-Duchovny stereotactic system were identified. The mean age at the time of surgery was 42.5 years (± 23.3; range, 1-87 years). All patients were operated with intraoperative stereotactic imaging (n = 62 MRI, n = 17 CT). The absolute diagnostic success rate was 87.3%. The most common diagnoses were glioma, lymphoma, and inflammatory disease. The overall complication rate was 8.7% (seven cases). All patients with complications showed new neurological deficits; of those, three were permanent. Hemorrhage was detected in five of the cases having complications. The 30-day mortality rate was 7.6%, and 1-year survival rate was 70%. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggests that frame-based stereotactic biopsies with the Zamorano-Duchovny stereotactic system via the suboccipital-transcerebellar approach are safe and reliable for infratentorial lesions bearing a high diagnostic yield and an acceptable complication rate. Further research should focus on the planning of safe trajectories and a careful case selection with the goal of minimizing complications and maximizing diagnostic success.
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- Manuel Kaes
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Division for Stereotactic Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
- Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University, Grabengasse 1, 69117, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University, Grabengasse 1, 69117, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Division for Stereotactic Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University, Grabengasse 1, 69117, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Division for Stereotactic Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University, Grabengasse 1, 69117, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Division for Stereotactic Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University, Grabengasse 1, 69117, Heidelberg, Germany
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Michalski D, Jungk C, Beynon C, Brenner T, Nusshag C, Reuß CJ, Fiedler MO, Bernhard M, Hecker A, Weigand MA, Dietrich M. [Focus on neurological intensive care medicine 2022/2023 : Summary of selected intensive medical care studies]. Anaesthesiologie 2023; 72:894-906. [PMID: 37857724 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-023-01352-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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- Dominik Michalski
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie, Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax‑, Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Dietrich M, Bernhard M, Beynon C, Fiedler MO, Hecker A, Jungk C, Nusshag C, Michalski D, Schmitt FCF, Brenner T, Weigand MA, Reuß CJ. [Focus on sepsis and general intensive care medicine : Summary of selected intensive care studies]. Anaesthesiologie 2023; 72:821-830. [PMID: 37672061 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-023-01334-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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- M Dietrich
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein- Viszeral‑, Thorax‑, Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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Dao Trong P, Jesser J, Schneider T, Unterberg A, Beynon C. Interracial anatomical differences in the transsphenoidal approach to the sellar region. Br J Neurosurg 2023; 37:1006-1009. [PMID: 33956553 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2020.1834506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Injury to vascular structures such as the internal carotid artery (ICA) is a rare but catastrophic complication of minimally invasive transsphenoidal surgery. Thorough preoperative planning, and knowledge of anatomical landmarks, such as the intercarotid distance (ICD) reduce this risk. Numerous anatomical studies have been conducted regarding the transsphenoidal approach, but none have taken racial disparities into account. METHODS Since differences of the cranium, especially of the skull base exist, we sought to analyze anatomical differences of the sellar region in thin sliced T2-weighted MRI scans of 187 (87 male and 100 female) Asian, African American and Caucasian patients provided by the 'Human Connectome Project' (HCP). RESULTS We found significant differences in the ICD between males and females across all races. Furthermore, we found that the ICD was up to 2.4 mm smaller in the Caucasian cohort compared to the African American/Asian cohort. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that racial disparities regarding the sellar anatomy should be considered in patients undergoing pituitary surgery.
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- Philip Dao Trong
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Naser PV, Papadopoulou P, Teuber J, Kopf S, Jesser J, Unterberg AW, Beynon C. Characteristics of inflammatory and infectious diseases of the pituitary gland in patients undergoing transsphenoidal surgery. Pituitary 2023:10.1007/s11102-023-01333-4. [PMID: 37389775 PMCID: PMC10397134 DOI: 10.1007/s11102-023-01333-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Inflammatory and infectious diseases of the pituitary gland (IIPD) are rare lesions often misdiagnosed preoperatively. Immediate surgery is indicated especially in cases of neurological impairment. However, (chronic) inflammatory processes can mimic other pituitary tumors, such as adenomas, and data on the preoperative diagnostic criteria for IIPD are sparse. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed medical records of 1317 patients who underwent transsphenoidal surgery at our institution between March 2003 and January 2023. A total of 26 cases of histologically confirmed IIPD were identified. Patient records, laboratory parameters, and postoperative course were analyzed and compared with an age, sex, and tumor volume-matched control group of nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas. RESULTS Pathology confirmed septic infection in ten cases, most commonly caused by bacteria (3/10) and fungi (2/10). In the aseptic group, lymphocytic hypophysitis (8/26) and granulomatous inflammation (3/26) were most frequently observed. Patients with IIPD commonly presented with endocrine and/or neurological dysfunction. No surgical mortality occurred. Preoperative radiographic findings (cystic/solid tumor mass, contrast enhancement) did not significantly differ between IIPD and adenomas. At follow-up, 13 patients required permanent hormone substitution. CONCLUSION In conclusion, correct preoperative diagnosis of IIPD remains challenging, as neither radiographic findings nor preoperative laboratory workup unequivocally identify these lesions. Surgical treatment facilitates decompression of supra- and parasellar structures. Furthermore, this low-morbidity procedure enables the identification of pathogens or inflammatory diseases requiring targeted medical treatment, which is crucial for these patients. Establishing a correct diagnosis through surgery and histopathological confirmation thus remains of utmost importance.
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- Paul Vincent Naser
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany
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Beynon C, Bernhard M, Brenner T, Dietrich M, Fiedler MO, Nusshag C, Weigand MA, Reuß CJ, Michalski D, Jungk C. [Focus neurosurgical intensive care medicine : Summary of selected intensive medical care studies]. Anaesthesiologie 2023:10.1007/s00101-023-01287-z. [PMID: 37195500 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-023-01287-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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- Christopher Beynon
- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Naser PV, Haux-Nettesheim D, Rahmanzade R, Lenga P, Reuss D, Unterberg AW, Beynon C. Accessory nerve schwannoma extending into the fourth ventricle: case report and review of literature. Br J Neurosurg 2023:1-4. [PMID: 36799128 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2023.2179598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Accessory nerve schwannoma is a rare entity in patients presenting with cranial nerve (CN) deficits. Most of these tumours arise from the cisternal segment of the eleventh CN and extend caudally. Herein, we report the third case of an accessory schwannoma extending cranially into the fourth ventricle. A 61-year-old female presented with a history of variable headaches. Cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) revealed a large inhomogeneous contrast-enhancing lesion at the craniocervical junction extending through the foramen of Magendi and concomitant hydrocephalus due to obstruction of the foramina of Luschkae. Microsurgical tumour resection was performed in the half-sitting position. Intraoperatively, the tumour arose from a vestigial fascicle of the spinal accessory nerve. At three month follow-up, neither radiological tumour recurrence nor neurological deficits were observed.
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- Department of Neuropathology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuropathology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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Beynon C, Roesner V, Leo A, Mueller U, Jungk C, Zweckberger K, Unterberg AW. Impact of ABO-blood group type on haemorrhagic and thromboembolic complications after resection of intracranial meningiomas. Br J Neurosurg 2023; 37:108-111. [PMID: 34879779 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2021.2010650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Recent studies have suggested an impact of the ABO-blood group type on thromboembolic and haemorrhagic events following trauma and surgical procedures. However, only limited data are available on the impact of ABO-blood group types in neurosurgical patients. The goal of the present study was to evaluate the role of the ABO-blood group type on the frequency of thromboembolic and haemorrhagic complications in patients treated surgically for intracranial meningiomas at our institution. METHODS We retrospectively analysed the medical records of consecutive patients undergoing resection of intracranial meningiomas at our institution during a period of 12.5 years (2006-2018). Clinical characteristics, modalities of surgical treatment, histopathological results and the postoperative course of patients were analysed with specific focus on ABO-blood group typing results, need for transfusion of blood products, events of postoperative thromboembolism and intracranial re-haemorrhage requiring surgical revision, as well as in-hospital mortality. RESULTS A total of 1,782 patients were included in this study. Based on the ABO-blood group type, patients were subdivided into four categories, corresponding to their ABO-blood group: Blood group A (n = 773; 43%); blood group B (n = 222; 12%); blood group AB (n = 88; 5%); and blood group O (n = 699; 39%). Intracranial re-haemorrhage requiring re-craniotomy and haematoma evacuation occurred in a total of 49 patients (2.7%). Thromboembolic events such as pulmonary embolism occurred in a total of 27 patients (1.5%). Statistical analysis showed no significant differences regarding the ABO-blood group type in patients suffering from re-haemorrhage or thromboembolism compared with patients with uneventful course after surgery. The overall in-hospital mortality rate was 0.17% (n = 3). CONCLUSION Our findings suggest a lack of relevance of the ABO-blood group type regarding haemorrhagic and thromboembolic complications in patients undergoing neurosurgical meningioma resection.
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- Christopher Beynon
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Transfusion Medicine and Cell Therapy, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Transfusion Medicine and Cell Therapy, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Instone A, Stielke A, Allen J, Cotter-Roberts A, Bainham B, Couzens L, Beynon C, Dyakova M, Green L. International Horizon Scanning the impact of Covid-19 on increasing the health gap and vulnerability. Eur J Public Health 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac131.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges for populations, health systems and governments worldwide, which have resulted in lasting economic, social and health impacts. The results of such have been felt disproportionately throughout society and existing vulnerabilities have been highlighted and heightened. A clear understanding of the extent of these vulnerabilities is needed in order to fully address the problem. The World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health and Well-being (WHOCC), Public Health Wales has developed a summary report focusing on the existing and emerging inequalities resulting from the pandemic, as identified through international evidence and learning from the International Horizon Scanning Reports. These reports, undertaken between May 2020 - August 2021, are based upon rapid evidence synthesis reviews of international literature. The summary report focuses on global learning and best practices in order to better understand and address the unequal impacts of the pandemic. The information has been categorised according to the five essential conditions required to enable a healthy life as presented within the WHO health equity conditions framework. The report provides evidence on groups most vulnerable to both direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic as well as promising practice to address the resulting inequity. Inequalities and related factors explored within the report include but are not limited to, level of deprivation and education. Taking a global perspective, this report summarises international evidence to support inclusive, sustainable, and equitable solutions, such as protecting economic well-being and taking an intergenerational lens in both response and recovery. To address and mitigate the impact of the pandemic upon vulnerable groups, collating and sharing international evidence and best practice has proven to support equitable long-term socio-economic and environmental recovery.
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• International learning provides vital insights to support recovery in Wales and beyond.
• Responses to the pandemic should address the needs of the vulnerable to reduce existing health gaps.
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- A Instone
- WHO Collaborating Center on Investment for Health and Well-being, Public Health Wales , Cardiff, UK
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- WHO Collaborating Center on Investment for Health and Well-being, Public Health Wales , Cardiff, UK
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- WHO Collaborating Center on Investment for Health and Well-being, Public Health Wales , Cardiff, UK
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- WHO Collaborating Center on Investment for Health and Well-being, Public Health Wales , Cardiff, UK
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- WHO Collaborating Center on Investment for Health and Well-being, Public Health Wales , Cardiff, UK
- Health Improvement, Public Health Wales , Cardiff, UK
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- WHO Collaborating Center on Investment for Health and Well-being, Public Health Wales , Cardiff, UK
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- WHO Collaborating Center on Investment for Health and Well-being, Public Health Wales , Cardiff, UK
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- WHO Collaborating Center on Investment for Health and Well-being, Public Health Wales , Cardiff, UK
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- WHO Collaborating Center on Investment for Health and Well-being, Public Health Wales , Cardiff, UK
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Michalski D, Jungk C, Brenner T, Nusshag C, Reuß CJ, Fiedler MO, Schmitt FCF, Bernhard M, Beynon C, Weigand MA, Dietrich M. Fokus Neurologische Intensivmedizin 2021/2022. Anaesthesiologie 2022; 71:872-881. [PMID: 36125510 PMCID: PMC9486788 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-022-01196-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- D Michalski
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Dietrich M, Beynon C, Fiedler MO, Bernhard M, Hecker A, Jungk C, Nusshag C, Michalski D, Schmitt FCF, Brenner T, Weigand MA, Reuß CJ. [Focus general intensive care medicine 2021/2022 : Summary of selected intensive care studies]. Anaesthesiologie 2022; 71:714-721. [PMID: 35925182 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-022-01173-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- M Dietrich
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax‑, Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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Lenga P, Jakobs M, Jesser J, Trong PD, Unterberg AW, Beynon C. The use of quantitative pupillometry in patients with pituitary tumors: a technical note. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2022; 164:1599-1604. [PMID: 35445853 PMCID: PMC9160135 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-022-05214-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Background Pituitary tumors may cause compression of the optic chiasm, resulting in decreased visual acuity. Therefore, decompression of the optic chiasm is a major goal of surgical treatment in such patients. Quantitative pupillometry has been used in various clinical settings for assessing the optic system but has not been applied in patients with pituitary tumors. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of this technique to improve treatment modalities in patients undergoing surgical resection of pituitary tumors. Method Pupillometry using the automated NPi 200® Pupillometer was performed in seven patients who underwent surgical resection of large pituitary tumors at the University of Heidelberg in 2018. The neurological pupil index (NPi) was assessed preoperatively and postoperatively, and correlations with visual acuity and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings regarding optic chiasm compression were determined. Results All patients experienced visual disturbance due to a large pituitary tumor. The NPi was < 4.0 in all patients in at least one pupil. Intraoperative MRI demonstrated successful decompression of the optic chiasm in all cases. Postoperatively, the NPi values increased, and this increase was correlated with improved visual acuity. Conclusions We found that quantitative pupillometry can detect optic chiasm compression in patients with pituitary tumors. Furthermore, postoperative improvement of NPi values may indicate sufficient decompression of the optic chiasm. Further studies are warranted to substantiate the granularity of this technique to gain valuable information for patients with pituitary tumors who are indicated for surgery.
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- Pavlina Lenga
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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Scherer M, Zerweck P, Becker D, Kihm L, Jesser J, Beynon C, Unterberg A. The value of intraoperative MRI for resection of functional pituitary adenomas-a critical assessment of a consecutive single-center series of 114 cases. Neurosurg Rev 2022; 45:2895-2907. [PMID: 35567728 PMCID: PMC9349072 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-022-01810-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
This series sought to evaluate the role of intraoperative MRI (iMRI) for resection of functional pituitary adenomas (FPAs). We retrospectively reviewed clinical data of 114 consecutive FPAs with excessive hormone secretion treated with transsphenoidal surgery and iMRI during 01/2010–12/2017. We focused on iMRI findings, extend of resection and postoperative hormonal remission. Variables of incomplete resections and persistent hormone excess were evaluated by binary regression. Patients with FPAs presented with hypercortisolism (n = 23, 20%), acromegaly (n = 56, 49%), and as prolactinomas (n = 35, 31%) resistant to medical treatment. Preoperative MRI showed 81 macroadenomas (71%) and optic system involvement in 41 cases (36%). IMRI was suggestive for residual tumor in 51 cases (45%). Re-inspection of the cavity cleared equivocal findings in 16 cases (14%). Additional tumor was removed in 22 cases (19%). Complete resection was achieved in 95 cases (83%). Postoperative morbidity was low (1.7% revision surgeries, 0.8% permanent diabetes insipidus). Overall hormonal remission-rate was 59% (hypercortisolism 78%, acromegaly 52%, prolactinoma 57%). Supra- and parasellar invasion and preoperative visual impairment were significant predictors for incomplete resections despite use of iMRI. Risk for persistent hormone excess was increased sevenfold after incomplete resections. IMRI enabled reliable identification of tumor remnants during surgery and triggered further resection in a considerable proportion of cases. Nevertheless, tumor size and invasiveness set persistent boundaries to the completeness of resections. The low rate of surgical complications could point at a less invasive iMRI-guided surgical approach while achieving a complete tumor resection was a crucial determinant for hormonal outcome.
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- Moritz Scherer
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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Nusshag C, Reuß CJ, Dietrich M, Hecker A, Jungk C, Michalski D, Fiedler MO, Bernhard M, Beynon C, Weigand MA, Brenner T. [Focus on nephrology : Intensive medical care studies 2020/2021]. Anaesthesist 2021; 70:1053-1058. [PMID: 34677635 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-00980-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Christian Nusshag
- Klinik für Nephrologie / Nierenzentrum Heidelberg, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 162, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax‑, Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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Fiedler MO, Reuß CJ, Bernhard M, Beynon C, Hecker A, Jungk C, Nusshag C, Michalski D, Brenner T, Weigand MA, Dietrich M. [Focus ventilation, oxygen therapy and weaning : Intensive medical care studies from 2020/2021]. Anaesthesist 2021; 70:967-976. [PMID: 34613457 PMCID: PMC8493774 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-00979-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Mascha O Fiedler
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein- Viszeral‑, Thorax‑, Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Teuber J, Reinhardt A, Reuss D, Hähnel S, Unterberg A, Beynon C. Aggressive pituitary adenoma in the context of Lynch syndrome: a case report and literature review on this rare coincidence. Br J Neurosurg 2021:1-6. [PMID: 34431732 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2021.1967881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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PURPOSE Lynch Syndrome (LS) is a cancer-predisposing condition resulting from hereditary mutation of DNA mismatch repair genes. Gastrointestinal, urogenital, and endometrial carcinomas are well-known to predominantly occur in LS patients. In contrast, there are only few reports on brain tumours in the context of LS and to date intracranial tumour manifestation appear to be rather coincidental. METHODS We present the case of a 56-year-old female developing aggressive lactotroph pituitary adenoma following a history of multiple Lynch-associated malignomas and having a confirmed MSH2 mutation. Furthermore, we performed a literature review via PubMed using the search terms 'Lynch Syndrome', 'HNPCC', 'MMR mutation' combined with 'intracranial tumour', 'sellar tumour', 'pituitary adenoma', or 'pituitary carcinoma', focusing on other reported cases and treatment regimens. RESULTS A handful of studies have indicated an increased frequency of brain tumours in the context of LS, predominantly glioblastoma and less frequently low-grade glioma or other brain tumours. Based on our literature review, we summarized the known instances of pituitary adenoma in LS patients, including the present case. Furthermore, we reviewed the common recommendation of using temozolomide (TMZ) for treatment of aggressive pituitary adenoma or carcinoma and found strong indication that it might be insufficient in LS patients, while PD-1 blockade could be a promising treatment option. CONCLUSIONS Combined with our case, there is a growing body of evidence that intracranial tumours and in particular those of the sellar region might be more prevalent in LS patients than previously assumed, due to their genetic profile substantially affecting viability and efficacy of treatment options. Clinical signs of aggressive tumour growth in combination with irresponsiveness to standard treatment in case of recurrence should lead to further diagnostic measures, because revelation of germline MMR mutations would call for an extended screening for other neoplastic manifestations and would markedly influence further treatment.
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- Jan Teuber
- Department of Neurosurgery, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuropathology, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Beynon C, Bernhard M, Brenner T, Dietrich M, Fiedler MO, Nusshag C, Weigand MA, Reuß CJ, Michalski D, Jungk C. [Neurosurgical intensive care medicine : Intensive medical care studies from 2020/2021]. Anaesthesist 2021; 70:789-794. [PMID: 34378066 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-00978-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- C Beynon
- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Dietrich M, Beynon C, Fiedler MO, Bernhard M, Kümpers P, Hecker A, Jungk C, Nusshag C, Michalski D, Brenner T, Weigand MA, Reuß CJ. [Focus general intensive care medicine. Intensive care studies from 2020/2021]. Anaesthesist 2021; 70:888-894. [PMID: 34324037 PMCID: PMC8319701 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-00976-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- M Dietrich
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allg. Innere Medizin und Notaufnahme sowie Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten und Rheumatologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax‑, Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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Giese H, Antritter J, Unterberg A, Beynon C. Long-Term Results of Neurological Outcome, Quality of Life, and Cosmetic Outcome After Cranioplastic Surgery: A Single Center Study of 202 Patients. Front Neurol 2021; 12:702339. [PMID: 34354667 PMCID: PMC8329417 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.702339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Objective: An increased interest in the surgical procedures of decompressive craniectomy (DC) and subsequent cranioplasty (CP) has emerged during the last decades with specific focus on mortality and complication rates. The aim of the present study was to evaluate long-term neurological and cosmetic outcomes as well as Quality of Life (QoL) after CP surgery. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of CP patients treated at our institution between 2004 and 2014 and performed a follow-up examination, with evaluation of neurological outcome using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and the Glasgow outcome scale (GOS), QoL (SF-36 and EQ-5D-3L). Furthermore, the cosmetic results after CP were analyzed. Results: A total of 202 CP-patients were included in the present study. The main indications for DC and subsequent CP were space-occupying cerebral ischemia (32%), traumatic brain injury (TBI, 26%), intracerebral or subarachnoid hemorrhage (32%) and infection (10%). During a mean follow-up period of 91.9 months 46/42.6% of patients had a favorable neurological outcome (mRS ≤ 3/GOS ≥ 4). Patients with ischemia had a significant worse outcome (mRS 4.3 ± 1.5) compared with patients after TBI (3.1 ± 2.3) and infectious diseases requiring CP (2.4 ± 2.3). The QoL analysis showed that <1/3rd of patients (31.2%) had a good QoL (SF-36) with a mean EQ-5D-VAS of 59 ± 26. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant worse QoL of ischemia patients compared to other groups whereas multivariate regression analysis showed no other factors which may had an impact on the QoL. The majority (86.5%) of patients were satisfied with the cosmetic result after CP and regression analysis showed no significant factors associated with unfavorable outcomes. Conclusion: Long-term outcome and QoL after CP were significantly influenced by the medical condition requiring DC. Early detection and evaluation of QoL after CP may improve the patient's outcome due to an immediate initiation of targeted therapies (e.g., occupational- or physiotherapy).
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- Henrik Giese
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Younsi A, Riemann L, Habel C, Fischer J, Beynon C, Unterberg AW, Zweckberger K. Relevance of comorbidities and antithrombotic medication as risk factors for reoperation in patients with chronic subdural hematoma. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 45:729-739. [PMID: 34240268 PMCID: PMC8827308 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01537-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
In an aging Western society, the incidence of chronic subdural hematomas (cSDH) is continuously increasing. In this study, we reviewed our clinical management of cSDH patients and identified predictive factors for the need of reoperation due to residual or recurrent hematomas with a focus on the use of antithrombotic drugs. In total, 623 patients who were treated for cSDH with surgical evacuation between 2006 and 2016 at our department were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical and radiological characteristics and laboratory parameters were investigated as possible predictors of reoperation with univariate and multivariate analyses. Additionally, clinical outcome measures were compared between patients on anticoagulants, on antiplatelets, and without antithrombotic medication. In univariate analyses, patients on anticoagulants and antiplatelets presented significantly more often with comorbidities, were significantly older, and their risk for perioperative complications was significantly increased. Nevertheless, their clinical outcome was comparable to that of patients without antithrombotics. In multivariate analysis, only the presence of comorbidities, but not antithrombotics, was an independent predictor for the need for reoperations. Patients on antithrombotics do not seem to necessarily have a significantly increased risk for residual hematomas or rebleeding requiring reoperation after cSDH evacuation. More precisely, the presence of predisposing comorbidities might be a key independent risk factor for reoperation. Importantly, the clinical outcomes after surgical evacuation of cSDH are comparable between patients on anticoagulants, antiplatelets, and without antithrombotics.
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- Alexander Younsi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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Clancy R, Hemington-Gorse S, Pope-Jones S, Jayakumar A, Beynon C, Egeler C, Cubitt J. Bespoke regional blocks for axillary sentinel node biopsy. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2021; 74:2776-2820. [PMID: 34229958 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Axillary sentinel node biopsy for melanoma is routinely performed under general anaesthesia. Emerging evidence has shown general anaesthetics are associated with increased mortality in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the interest of patient safety, we have designed a series of bespoke axillary regional blocks enabling surgeons to remove nodes up to and including level III without the need for a general anaesthetic. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of performing axillary sentinel node biopsy under such blocks. METHODS Approval was granted by the Joint Study Review Committee on behalf of the Research and Ethics Department. Ten consecutive patients having axillary sentinel node biopsy for melanoma were included in this prospective study. Patients completed a Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR15) questionnaire preoperatively and 24 h postoperatively. DISCUSSION One patient had a positive sentinel node, the remining were negative. A significant reduction in time spent in hospital post-operatively (p = 0.0008) was observed. QoR15 patient reported outcome measures demonstrated high levels of satisfaction evidenced by lack of statistical difference between pre and post-operative scores (p = 0.0118). 80% of patients were happy to have a regional block and 90% were happy to attend hospital during the pandemic. CONCLUSION ASNB under regional block is safe, negates risks associated with performing GAs during the COVID-19 pandemic and facilitates quicker theatre turnover and discharge from hospital. Collaboration between anaesthetic and surgical teams has enabled this change in practice. There is a learning curve with both patient selection, education and development of technique.
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- R Clancy
- The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6LN, United Kingdom.
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- The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6LN, United Kingdom
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- The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6LN, United Kingdom
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- Anaesthetics Department, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6LN, United Kingdom
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- Anaesthetics Department, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6LN, United Kingdom
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- Anaesthetics Department, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6LN, United Kingdom
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- The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6LN, United Kingdom
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Giese H, Meyer J, Unterberg A, Beynon C. Long-term complications and implant survival rates after cranioplastic surgery: a single-center study of 392 patients. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 44:1755-1763. [PMID: 32844249 PMCID: PMC8121727 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01374-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Cranioplasty (CP) is a standard procedure in neurosurgical practice for patients after (decompressive) craniectomy. However, CP surgery is not standardized, is carried out in different ways, and is associated with considerable complication rates. Here, we report our experiences with the use of different CP materials and analyze long-term complications and implant survival rates. We retrospectively studied patients who underwent CP surgery at our institution between 2004 and 2014. Binary logistic regression analysis was performed in order to identify risk factors for the development of complications. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to estimate implant survival rates. A total of 392 patients (182 females, 210 males) with a mean age of 48 years were included. These patients underwent a total of 508 CP surgeries. The overall complication rate of primary CP was 33.2%, due to bone resorption/loosening (14.6%) and graft infection (7.9%) with a mean implant survival of 120 ± 5 months. Binary logistic regression analysis showed that young age (< 30 years) (p = 0.026, OR 3.150), the presence of multidrug-resistant bacteria (p = 0.045, OR 2.273), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt (p = 0.001, OR 3.137) were risk factors for postoperative complications. The use of titanium miniplates for CP fixation was associated with reduced complication rates and bone flap osteolysis as well as longer implant survival rates. The present study highlights the risk profile of CP surgery. Young age (< 30 years) and shunt-dependent hydrocephalus are associated with postoperative complications especially due to bone flap autolysis. Furthermore, a rigid CP fixation seems to play a crucial role in reducing complication rates.
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- Henrik Giese
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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Michalski D, Jungk C, Brenner T, Dietrich M, Nusshag C, Reuß CJ, Fiedler MO, Bernhard M, Beynon C, Weigand MA. [Focus neurological intensive care medicine : Intensive medical care studies from 2019/2020]. Anaesthesist 2021; 70:164-170. [PMID: 33051691 PMCID: PMC7851099 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-020-00861-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- D Michalski
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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Fiedler MO, Reuß CJ, Bernhard M, Beynon C, Hecker A, Jungk C, Nusshag C, Michalski D, Brenner T, Weigand MA, Dietrich M. [Erratum to: Focus ventilation, oxygen therapy and weaning. Intensive medical care studies from 2019/2020]. Anaesthesist 2021; 70:356-357. [PMID: 33619597 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-00924-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- M O Fiedler
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax‑, Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurologische Intensivstation und Stroke Unit, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Fiedler MO, Reuß CJ, Bernhard M, Beynon C, Hecker A, Jungk C, Nusshag C, Michalski D, Brenner T, Weigand MA, Dietrich M. [Focus ventilation, oxygen therapy and weaning : Intensive medical care studies from 2019/2020]. Anaesthesist 2020; 69:926-936. [PMID: 33026508 PMCID: PMC7539275 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-020-00859-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- M O Fiedler
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax‑, Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurologische Intensivstation und Stroke Unit, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Nusshag C, Reuß CJ, Dietrich M, Hecker A, Jungk C, Michalski D, Fiedler MO, Bernhard M, Beynon C, Weigand MA, Brenner T. [Focus nephrology : Intensive medical care studies from 2019/2020]. Anaesthesist 2020; 70:250-256. [PMID: 33103208 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-020-00856-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- C Nusshag
- Klinik für Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax‑, Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurologische Intensivstation und Stroke Unit, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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Dietrich M, Beynon C, Fiedler MO, Bernhard M, Hecker A, Jungk C, Nusshag C, Michalski D, Brenner T, Weigand MA, Reuß CJ. Fokus allgemeine Intensivmedizin. Anaesthesist 2020; 69:835-843. [DOI: 10.1007/s00101-020-00857-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Beynon C, Bernhard M, Brenner T, Dietrich M, Fiedler MO, Nusshag C, Weigand MA, Reuß CJ, Michalski D, Jungk C. [Focus neurosurgical intensive care medicine : Intensive medical care studies from 2019/2020]. Anaesthesist 2020; 70:78-82. [PMID: 33026505 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-020-00858-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- C Beynon
- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurologische Intensivstation und Stroke Unit, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Beynon C, Bernhard M, Brenner T, Dietrich M, Nusshag C, Weigand MA, Reuß CJ, Michalski D, Jungk C. [Focus on neurosurgery : Intensive care studies from 2018-2019]. Anaesthesist 2020; 69:205-210. [PMID: 31440787 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-019-00644-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- C Beynon
- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurologische Intensivstation und Stroke Unit, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Atherton F, Beynon C. Is gambling an emerging public health issue for Wales, UK? J Public Health (Oxf) 2020; 41:858-863. [PMID: 30239763 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdy164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Revised: 08/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Not all gambling exposes people to the same level of harm. Harm from gambling is found at the individual, social (family and friends) and community levels. This includes financial hardship, psychological distress and interpersonal conflict or relationship breakdown. The harm from gambling to wider society includes fraud, theft, loss of productivity in the workforce and the cost of treating this addiction. The annual estimated excess cost of gambling for Wales is between £40 and £70 million. METHODS This study reviews the existing data sources and literature to ascertain if gambling is an emerging public health issue in Wales. RESULTS In Wales 61% of adults had gambled in the last year (1.5 million people). And 1.1% of the population (30 000 people) self-report as having a problem with gambling using either the Problem Gambling Severity Index or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of American Psychiatric Association tools. The 'ripple effect' of gambling harm can mean friends and family are highly impacted. CONCLUSION The existing data and literature together with the rapidly evolving developments in infrastructure demonstrate that gambling is an emerging public health issue in Wales. The impact on families and society warrants population level interventions to tackle this public health issue.
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- F Atherton
- Welsh Government, Directorate for Health Policy, Cathay's Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ, UK
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- Public Health Wales, 2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street, Cardiff CF10 4BZ, UK
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- Edgar Santos
- Department of Neurosurgery Heidelberg University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery Heidelberg University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery Heidelberg University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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Dietrich M, Reuß CJ, Beynon C, Hecker A, Jungk C, Michalski D, Nusshag C, Schmidt K, Weigand MA, Bernhard M, Brenner T. [Additive therapies : Intensive care studies from 2018-2019]. Anaesthesist 2020; 69:52-54. [PMID: 31444507 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-019-00642-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- M Dietrich
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein- Viszeral‑, Thorax‑, Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurologische Intensivstation und Stroke Unit, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel und klinische Chemie/Sektion Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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Nusshag C, Beynon C, Dietrich M, Hecker A, Jungk C, Michalski D, Schmidt K, Weigand MA, Reuß CJ, Bernhard M, Brenner T. [Focus on nephrology : Intensive medical care studies from 2018-2019]. Anaesthesist 2020; 68:854-858. [PMID: 31440785 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-019-00641-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- C Nusshag
- Klinik für Nephrologie / Nierenzentrum HD, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax‑, Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurologische Intensivstation und Stroke Unit, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Michalski D, Jungk C, Brenner T, Dietrich M, Nusshag C, Weigand MA, Reuß CJ, Beynon C, Bernhard M. Neurologische Intensivmedizin. Anaesthesist 2020; 69:129-136. [DOI: 10.1007/s00101-019-00643-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Beynon C, Olivares A, Gumbinger C, Younsi A, Zweckberger K, Unterberg AW. In Reply to the Letter to the Editor Regarding "Management of Spinal Emergencies in Patients on Direct Oral Anticoagulants". World Neurosurg 2019; 132:447-448. [PMID: 31810151 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.09.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Christopher Beynon
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Dietrich M, Reuß CJ, Beynon C, Hecker A, Jungk C, Michalski D, Nusshag C, Schmidt K, Bernhard M, Brenner T, Weigand MA. Beatmung und Sauerstofftherapie. Anaesthesist 2019; 68:770-776. [DOI: 10.1007/s00101-019-00640-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Giese H, Meyer J, Engel M, Unterberg A, Beynon C. Polymethylmethacrylate patient-matched implants (PMMA-PMI) for complex and revision cranioplasty: analysis of long-term complication rates and patient outcomes. Brain Inj 2019; 34:269-275. [PMID: 31657239 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2019.1683895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objective: Cranioplasty (CP) is associated with high complication rates and patient-matched implants (PMI) are frequently used for CP. However, only limited data are available regarding complication rates of PMI-based CP after complex or failed primary CP. Here we report our experience with the use of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) PMI for this purpose.Method: We analyzed all patients with complex or failed primary CP and subsequent implantation of PMMA-PMI between 2010 and 2015 at our institution.Results: A total of 67 patients (29 females, 38 males) with a mean age of 43 years (range: 13-74 years) were included in the study. Primary PMI-CP was performed in 18 patients with destructive or osteolytic bone tumors. Secondary PMI-CP was performed in 49 patients. Complications occurred in 14 patients with an overall complication rate of 21.7% during a mean follow-up of 39.7 ± 23.4 month. Approximately two-thirds of the patients reported a good quality of life after the initial event and subsequent CP. The majority of patients (>90%) was satisfied with the cosmetic result.Conclusion: Surgical CP with PMMA-PMI appears to be a suitable method for patients with failed or complex CP. Complication rates are comparable to those reported for primary CP.
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- Henrik Giese
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Beynon C, Olivares A, Gumbinger C, Younsi A, Zweckberger K, Unterberg AW. Management of Spinal Emergencies in Patients on Direct Oral Anticoagulants. World Neurosurg 2019; 131:e570-e578. [PMID: 31400524 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.07.234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Spine surgeons increasingly encounter acute spinal pathologies in patients treated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), but only limited data on the management of these patients are currently available. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed patients who presented to our department with acute spinal pathology during treatment with DOAC and who required urgent surgical therapy. Patient characteristics and treatment modalities were studied, with specific focus on the management of hemostasis and surgical therapy. Furthermore, we analyzed 19 cases of spinal emergencies during DOAC treatment reported in the literature. RESULTS A total of 12 patients were identified and included in the present analysis. Patients suffered from acute spinal cord compression caused by spinal tumor manifestation (n = 5), empyema (n = 4), degenerative spinal stenosis (n = 1), hematoma (n = 1), and vertebral body fracture/dislocation (n = 2). All patients underwent emergency surgical treatment. Prohemostatic substances were administered perioperatively in 10 patients (83%) and included administration of prothrombin complex concentrates (83%), tranexamic acid (17%), and transfusion of platelets (8%). A total of 9 patients (75%) showed postoperative improvement of neurologic symptoms, and the in-hospital mortality in this patient cohort was 17%. CONCLUSIONS Emergency spine surgery is feasible and should be considered in patients on treatment with DOAC. The (low) risk of intraoperative bleeding complications has to be weighed against the risk of permanent disability if surgical decompression is delayed. Administration of prothrombin complex concentrates and tranexamic acid may improve the coagulation before surgery, especially in cases of unavailable specific antidotes.
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- Christopher Beynon
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Fedorko S, Walter J, Younsi A, Zweckberger K, Unterberg AW, Beynon C. Intraoperative point-of-care assessment of an inflammatory biomarker in chronic subdural hematomas: Technical note. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2019; 183:105396. [PMID: 31255894 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.105396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Inflammatory processes have been associated with the development and recurrence of chronic subdural hematomas (cSDH). Elevated levels of presepsin, a truncated N-terminal fragment of soluble CD14, occur in various inflammatory conditions of bacterial and non-bacterial origin. Here we report on our initial experiences with the intraoperative point-of-care (POC) assessment of presepsin in patients treated for cSDH. PATIENTS AND METHODS The POC analyser Pathfast® was used in 21 patients treated for cSDH at our institution. Prior to surgery, levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cells (WBC) were assessed. After burr hole trephination and dura incision, samples of subdural fluid and whole blood were collected and immediately assessed with the POC analyser. Values of presepin were compared between samples of the subdural compartment and whole blood. RESULTS Presepsin levels were assessed within 13 min in all patients and no technical difficulties occurred. Compared to the reported normal range values of presepsin (55-184 pg/mL), mean levels of presepsin in samples of the subdural compartiment was increased more than 5-fold (821 ± 110.1 pg/mL). Furthermore, mean presepsin values in samples of the subdural compartiment were significantly higher than in samples of whole blood (154.8 ± 19.2 pg/mL; p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION POC assessment of the inflammatory biomarker presepsin is feasible within minutes during surgical treatment of cSDH. Corresponding to previous studies, presepsin levels were highly elevated in the subdural fluid, indicating processes of inflammation. Whether results of intraoperative POC assessment of inflammatory biomarkers is associated with outcome parameters in patients treated for cSDH has to be addressed in further studies. In our view, there is a role for this promising technique in improving future treatment strategies in respective patients.
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- Stepan Fedorko
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Conen D, Rodondi N, Müller A, Beer JH, Ammann P, Moschovitis G, Auricchio A, Hayoz D, Kobza R, Shah D, Novak J, Schläpfer J, Di Valentino M, Aeschbacher S, Blum S, Meyre P, Sticherling C, Bonati LH, Ehret G, Moutzouri E, Fischer U, Monsch AU, Stippich C, Wuerfel J, Sinnecker T, Coslovsky M, Schwenkglenks M, Kühne M, Osswald S, Berger S, Bernasconi R, Fröhlich L, Göldi T, Gugganig R, Kofler T, Krisai P, Mongiat M, Pudenz C, Repilado JR, Schweizer A, Springer A, Stempfel S, Szucs T, van der Stouwe J, Voellmin G, Zwimpfer L, Aujesky D, Fuhrer J, Roten L, Jung S, Mattle H, Adam L, Aubert CE, Feller M, Schneider C, Loewe A, Flückiger T, Groen C, Schwab N, Beynon C, Dillier R, Eberli F, Fontana S, Franzini C, Juchli I, Liedtke C, Nadler J, Obst T, Schneider X, Studerus K, Weishaupt D, Kuest S, Scheuch K, Hischier D, Bonetti N, Bello C, Isberg H, Grau A, Villinger J, Papaux MM, Baumgartner P, Filipovic M, Frick M, Anesini A, Camporini C, Conte G, Caputo ML, Regoli F, Moccetti T, Brenner R, Altmann D, Forrer M, Gemperle M, Firmann M, Foucras S, Berte B, Kaeppeli A, Mehmann B, Pfeiffer M, Russi I, Schmidt K, Weberndoerfer V, Young M, Zbinden M, Vicari L, Frangi J, Terrot T, Gallet H, Guillermet E, Lazeyras F, Lovblad KO, Perret P, Teres C, Lauriers N, Méan M, Salzmann S, Arenja N, Grêt A, Vitelli S, Frangi J, Gallino A, Schoenenberger-Berzins R, Witassek F, Radue EW, Benkert P, Fabbro T, Simon P, Schmid R. Relationships of Overt and Silent Brain Lesions With Cognitive Function in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. J Am Coll Cardiol 2019; 73:989-999. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.12.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Paul E, Beynon C, Alzaydani I, Hakami A, Asiri A. An interview-based qualitative study on a healthcare workers’ perspectives of health-care-associated infections and infection control measures in a tertiary care hospital in Abha, Saudi Arabia. J Infect Public Health 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2018.10.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Supiano K, Luptak MK, Christian Andersen T, Beynon C. IF WE KNEW THEN WHAT WE KNOW NOW: THE PREPAREDNESS EXPERIENCE PRELOSS AND POSTLOSS FOR DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- K Supiano
- University of Utah, College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- University of Utah, College of Social Work, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- College of Social Work, School of Medicine, and Center for Alzheimer’s Care Imaging and Research, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- CNE, PhD Student, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Beynon C, Atherton F. Is Gambling a Public Health issue for Wales, UK? Eur J Public Health 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/cky212.307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- C Beynon
- Public Health Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- C J Reuß
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein- Viszeral‑, Thorax- Transplantations- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurologische Intensivstation und Stroke Unit, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Dao Trong P, Beynon C, Unterberg A, Schneider T, Jesser J. Racial Differences in the Anatomy of the Posterior Fossa: Neurosurgical Considerations. World Neurosurg 2018; 117:e571-e574. [PMID: 29935317 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.06.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Racial differences in anatomy of the cranium exist but have not been specifically considered in neurosurgical access planning. We sought to find differences in the anatomy of the posterior fossa in a cohort study consisting of Asian, African American, and Caucasian patients. METHODS Magnetic resonance imaging data of 60 Asian, 57 African American, and 70 Caucasian individuals were obtained from the Human Connectome Project. Measurements were done in axial, coronal, and sagittal planes in T2-weighted thin-sliced images. P values were calculated using 2-tailed Student t test. P < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS We measured distance in millimeters from the z values (craniocaudal axis) from the internal acoustic meatus to the transition of the transverse sinus into the sigmoid sinus. We discovered significant differences across all races. Our results show that the junction of the transverse to sigmoid sinus is lowest in Caucasians followed by Asians and African Americans. CONCLUSIONS Significant differences in anatomy have practical implications in the retrosigmoid approach to the cerebellopontine angle. Based on our findings, the junction of the transverse sinus with the sigmoid sinus can differ up to 0.5 cm in the craniocaudal axis depending on race. As neuronavigation is not standard to the approach to the cerebellopontine angle, the study aimed to provide the neurosurgeon operating in the retrosigmoid area additional knowledge to avoid sinus injury with subsequent complications, such as blood loss, sinus occlusion, or air embolism.
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- Philip Dao Trong
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Beynon C, Wei S, Radbruch A, Capper D, Unterberg AW, Kiening KL. Preoperative assessment of haemostasis in patients undergoing stereotactic brain biopsy. J Clin Neurosci 2018; 53:112-116. [PMID: 29685415 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Parenchymal hemorrhage is considered a major risk factor for perioperative morbidity in patients undergoing stereotactic brain biopsy. Studies on patients undergoing surgical procedures have suggested that evaluation of prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is of limited value with regard to prevention of haemorrhagic complications. However, this issue has not yet been addressed in patients undergoing stereotactic biopsy of intracranial lesions. We retrospectively analysed the medical records of 159 consecutive patients undergoing stereotactic biopsy of supratentorial intracranial lesions during a three-year period. Laboratory values (PT, aPTT, platelet count) were reviewed as well as clinical characteristics, modalities of surgical treatment, histopathological results and the postoperative course of patients. The overall diagnostic yield was 93.7%. Histopathological examination revealed glioma (WHO°I: 5, WHO°II: 25, WHO°III: 23, WHO°IV: 65), lymphoma (n = 14), inflammation (n = 8) and other entities (n = 6). Surgery-associated neurological deficits occurred in 7 patients (4.4%) and completely resolved in 6 of these patients. CT-confirmed intracranial hemorrhage occurred in 2 patients (1.3%) and in both cases, histopathological examination revealed glioblastoma. Results of hemostatic parameters (PT: 99 ± 13%, aPTT: 24 ± 3s, platelet count: 274 ± 87 103/μL) were within normal range values in all patients and did not correlate with postsurgical morbidity. Standard assessment of haemostasis seems to be of limited value in patients with intracranial lesions undergoing stereotactic biopsy. Further studies regarding the intratumoural vasculature's impact on the risk of biopsy-related bleeding are necessary.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Essen University Hospital, Germany
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- Institute of Neuropathology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany; Division of Stereotactic Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
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- C J Reuß
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Neurologische Intensivstation und Stroke Unit, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Beynon C, Unterberg AW. [Oral anticoagulant-associated intracerebral haemorrhage]. Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2017; 112:475-488. [PMID: 28466292 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-017-0293-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2016] [Revised: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Intracerebral haemorrhage during treatment with oral anticoagulants is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Impaired haemostasis can lead to progressive haematomas and, therefore, it should be identified early in order to initiate measures to reverse anticoagulation. Substitution of coagulation factors is essential in the treatment of these patients, but other intensive care measures such as blood pressure control are mandatory as well.
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- C Beynon
- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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AbstractCoagulation disorders can have a major impact on the outcome of neurosurgical patients. The central nervous system is located within the closed space of the skull, and therefore, intracranial hemorrhage can lead to intracranial hypertension. Acute brain injury has been associated with alterations of various hemostatic parameters. Point-of-care (POC) techniques such as rotational thromboelastometry are able to identify markers of coagulopathy which are not reflected by standard assessment of hemostasis (e.g., hyperfibrinolysis). In patients with acute brain injury, POC test results have been associated with important outcome parameters such as mortality and need for neurosurgical intervention. POC devices have also been used to rapidly identify and quantify the effects of antithrombotic medication. In cases of life-threatening intracranial hemorrhage, this information can be valuable when deciding over administration of prohemostatic substances or immediate neurosurgical intervention. In elective neurosurgical procedures, POC devices can provide important information when unexpected bleeding occurs or in cases of prolonged operative time with subsequent blood loss. Initial experiences with POC devices in neurosurgical care have shown promising results but further studies are needed to characterize their full potential and limitations.
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- Lars Wessels
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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