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Thomas AX, Erklauer JC. Neurocritical care and neuromonitoring considerations in acute pediatric spinal cord injury. Semin Pediatr Neurol 2024; 49:101122. [PMID: 38677801 DOI: 10.1016/j.spen.2024.101122] [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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Management of pediatric spinal cord injury (SCI) is an essential skill for all pediatric neurocritical care physicians. In this review, we focus on the evaluation and management of pediatric SCI, highlight a novel framework for the monitoring of such patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), and introduce advancements in critical care techniques in monitoring and management. The initial evaluation and characterization of SCI is crucial for improving outcomes as well as prognostication. While physical examination and imaging are the main stays of the work-up, we propose the use of somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for challenging clinical scenarios. SSEPs allow for functional evaluation of the dorsal columns consisting of tracts associated with hand function, ambulation, and bladder function. Meanwhile, TMS has the potential for informing prognostication as well as response to rehabilitation. Spine stabilization, and in some cases surgical decompression, along with respiratory and hemodynamic management are essential. Emerging research suggests that targeted spinal cerebral perfusion pressure may provide potential benefits. This review aims to increase the pediatric neurocritical care physician's comfort with SCI while providing a novel algorithm for monitoring spinal cord function in the ICU.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ajay X Thomas
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Neuroscience, Baylor College of Medicine at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Neuroscience, Baylor College of Medicine at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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Gouveia D, Carvalho C, Vong N, Pereira A, Cardoso A, Moisés M, Rijo I, Almeida A, Gamboa Ó, Ferreira A, Martins Â. Spinal shock in severe SCI dogs and early implementation of intensive neurorehabilitation programs. Res Vet Sci 2023; 164:105018. [PMID: 37722219 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2023.105018] [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: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Spinal shock is complex, paradoxical with sudden presentation, possibly leading to a guarded prognosis. Thus, it is suggested the need for early implementation of intensive neurorehabilitation. This prospective controlled blinded cohort study aims to understand the implication of spinal shock in neurorehabilitation of severe SCI dogs and the importance of its evaluation thought a spinal shock scale (SSS). 371 dogs were randomized by stratification according the presence of spinal shock in the SG (n = 245) or CG (n = 126). The SSS, a punctuation scale (0-7), was evaluated at admission and each 6 h for 3 days, each day for 15 days, each week for 6 weeks, each month until 3 months, followed by 3 monthly follow-ups. All dogs had similar land and underwater treadmill training with functional electrical stimulation. Observational dataset allowed an approximate level of power (1-β) of 0.90 and an α (Type I error) of 0.01, with a total of 11,088 SSS observations between two blinded observers and 18% of disagreement. 75% of the dogs were admitted in 24-48 h after injury, allowing early detection of spinal shock, and dogs admitted at 72 h with SSS ≥ 4 were not able to achieve ambulation. Regarding ambulation rate, there was a significant difference between groups, with 66.9% of ambulation in the SG and 97.6% in the CG. Also, there was a difference in regard to time until ambulation, with a mean of 31.57 days for the SG and 23.02 for the CG. The SSS estimated marginal means had an exponential decrease within the first 6 h, followed by a slower decrease, but always faster in spinal shock dogs diagnosed with non-compressive myelopathies. Thus, early intensive neurorehabilitation in dogs after severe SCI may benefit from SSS classifications at admission and during treatment to establish different therapeutic protocols according to each patient's needs, especially in deep pain negative dogs.
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- Débora Gouveia
- Arrábida Veterinary Hospital - Arrábida Animal Rehabilitation Center, Setubal 2925-538, Portugal; Superior School of Health, Protection and Animal Welfare, Polytechnic Institute of Lusophony, Campo Grande, Lisboa 1950-396, Portugal; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Campo Grande, Lisboa 1749-024, Portugal
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- Arrábida Veterinary Hospital - Arrábida Animal Rehabilitation Center, Setubal 2925-538, Portugal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Évora University, Évora 94, 7002-554, Portugal
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- Arrábida Veterinary Hospital - Arrábida Animal Rehabilitation Center, Setubal 2925-538, Portugal
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- Arrábida Veterinary Hospital - Arrábida Animal Rehabilitation Center, Setubal 2925-538, Portugal
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- Arrábida Veterinary Hospital - Arrábida Animal Rehabilitation Center, Setubal 2925-538, Portugal
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- Arrábida Veterinary Hospital - Arrábida Animal Rehabilitation Center, Setubal 2925-538, Portugal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisboa 1300-477, Portugal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisboa 1300-477, Portugal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisboa 1300-477, Portugal; CIISA - Centro Interdisciplinar-Investigação em Saúde Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Av. Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Lisboa 1300-477, Portugal
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- Arrábida Veterinary Hospital - Arrábida Animal Rehabilitation Center, Setubal 2925-538, Portugal; Superior School of Health, Protection and Animal Welfare, Polytechnic Institute of Lusophony, Campo Grande, Lisboa 1950-396, Portugal; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Campo Grande, Lisboa 1749-024, Portugal.
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Thomas AX, Riviello JJ, Davila-Williams D, Thomas SP, Erklauer JC, Bauer DF, Cokley JA. Pharmacologic and Acute Management of Spinal Cord Injury in Adults and Children. Curr Treat Options Neurol 2022; 24:285-304. [PMID: 35702419 PMCID: PMC9184374 DOI: 10.1007/s11940-022-00720-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Purpose of Review This review provides guidance for acute spinal cord injury (SCI) management through an analytical assessment of the most recent evidence on therapies available for treating SCI, including newer therapies under investigation. We present an approach to the SCI patient starting at presentation to acute rehabilitation and prognostication, with additional emphasis on the pediatric population when evidence is available. Recent Findings Further studies since the Surgical Timing in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Study (STASCIS) demonstrated a potential functional outcome benefit with ultra-early surgical intervention ≤ 8 h post-SCI. Subsequent analysis of the National Acute Spinal Cord Injury Study (NASCIS) II and NASCIS III trials have demonstrated potentially serious complications from intravenous methylprednisolone with limited benefit. Newer therapies actively being studied have demonstrated limited or no benefit in preclinical and clinical trials with insufficient evidence to support use in acute SCI treatment. Summary Care for SCI patients requires a multi-disciplinary team. Immediate evaluation and management are focused on preventing additional injury and restoring perfusion to the affected cord. Rapid assessment and intervention involve focused neurological examination, targeted imaging, and surgical intervention when indicated. There are currently no evidence-based recommendations for pathomechanistically targeted therapies.
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- Ajay X. Thomas
- Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Neuroscience, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX USA
- Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Neuroscience, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Neuroscience, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX USA
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- Division of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX USA
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Neuroscience, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX USA
- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Neuroscience, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX USA
- Department of Pharmacy, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX USA
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Mazzone GL, Mohammadshirazi A, Aquino JB, Nistri A, Taccola G. GABAergic Mechanisms Can Redress the Tilted Balance between Excitation and Inhibition in Damaged Spinal Networks. Mol Neurobiol 2021; 58:3769-86. [PMID: 33826070 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-021-02370-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Correct operation of neuronal networks depends on the interplay between synaptic excitation and inhibition processes leading to a dynamic state termed balanced network. In the spinal cord, balanced network activity is fundamental for the expression of locomotor patterns necessary for rhythmic activation of limb extensor and flexor muscles. After spinal cord lesion, paralysis ensues often followed by spasticity. These conditions imply that, below the damaged site, the state of balanced networks has been disrupted and that restoration might be attempted by modulating the excitability of sublesional spinal neurons. Because of the widespread expression of inhibitory GABAergic neurons in the spinal cord, their role in the early and late phases of spinal cord injury deserves full attention. Thus, an early surge in extracellular GABA might be involved in the onset of spinal shock while a relative deficit of GABAergic mechanisms may be a contributor to spasticity. We discuss the role of GABA A receptors at synaptic and extrasynaptic level to modulate network excitability and to offer a pharmacological target for symptom control. In particular, it is proposed that activation of GABA A receptors with synthetic GABA agonists may downregulate motoneuron hyperexcitability (due to enhanced persistent ionic currents) and, therefore, diminish spasticity. This approach might constitute a complementary strategy to regulate network excitability after injury so that reconstruction of damaged spinal networks with new materials or cell transplants might proceed more successfully.
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Seifert J, Böthig R, Wolter S, Izbicki JR, Thietje R, Tachezy M. [The paraplegic patient-Characteristics of diagnostics and treatment in visceral surgery]. Chirurg 2021; 92:551-558. [PMID: 33630122 PMCID: PMC8159781 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-021-01364-2] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with paraplegia develop syndrome-specific complications relevant to visceral surgery, which occur in the context of the acute spinal shock or as a consequence of the progressive neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) with the formation of an elongated colon and/or megacolon. Moreover, acute abdominal emergencies, such as acute appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis and ileus images, pose particular challenges for the clinician when the clinical signs are atypical or even absent. The expansion of indications for obesity surgery to include patients with a paraplegic syndrome, whose independence and quality of life can be impaired due to the restricted mobility, especially by obesity, is becoming increasingly more important. OBJECTIVE This article provides an overview of the special requirements and aspects in the treatment of this special patient collective and to show the evidence of paraplegia-specific visceral surgery treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS Targeted literature search in Medline and Cochrane library (German and English, 1985-2020). RESULTS AND CONCLUSION The clinical treatment of paraplegic patients requires in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiological changes at the different height of the paraplegia (upper versus lower motor neuron) and the phase of the disease (spinal shock versus long-term course). Missing or atypical clinical symptoms of acute diseases delay a quick diagnosis and make early diagnosis essential. The evidence for surgical treatment of the acute and chronic consequences of NBD is based on small retrospective series and case reports, as is that for special indications such as obesity surgery.
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- Julia Seifert
- Abteilung für Allgemein und Viszeralchirurgie, BG Klinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Neuro-Urologie des Querschnittgelähmten-Zentrum, BG Klinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein und Viszeralchirurgie, BG Klinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein und Viszeralchirurgie, BG Klinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Querschnittgelähmten-Zentrum, BG Klinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein und Viszeralchirurgie, BG Klinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland.
- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.
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The spinal cord extends from the base of the skull to the first lumbar vertebrae from which it continues as cauda equina. Injuries to the spinal cord can lead to significant short- and long-term morbidities. Depending on the level of injury, morbidities may include acute hemodynamic changes, weakness of respiratory muscles and ventilator dependence, and loss of bowel and bladder function. Acute spinal cord injury with cord compression is a surgical emergency. Important anesthetic implications include airway stabilization and management, fluid management, and maintenance of spinal cord perfusion pressure at all times.
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- Shilpa Rao
- Division of Neuroanesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, PO Box 208051, 333 Cedar Street, TMP 3, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, PO Box 208051, 333 Cedar Street, TMP 3, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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Permana GI. Treatment of unusual hangman's fracture in cluster region during coronavirus 2019 pandemic. Surg Neurol Int 2020; 11:415. [PMID: 33365178 PMCID: PMC7749968 DOI: 10.25259/sni_666_2020] [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: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background: Hangman’s fractures are one of the most frequent types of high cervical spine injuries. Here, we present a quadriplegic patient due to a hangman’s fracture treated during the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Case Description: A 19-year-old male was quadriplegic and in spinal shock following a motor vehicle accident. X-rays showed a C2 hangman’s fracture with instability. X-rays and CT studies both confirmed anterior dislocation at C2 on C3 with bilateral pedicle C2 fractures and 5 mm of subluxation. In addition, he had an infiltrate in both lungs consistent with the diagnosis of COVID-19. The patient was intubated for respiratory failure and hemodynamically stabilized for his spinal shock. Unfortunately, before surgical intervention could be undertaken, the patient sustained a fatal cardiorespiratory arrest. Conclusion: Utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment, it was and should be possible to treat patients with spinal injuries in the presence of active COVID infection. However, the risks of treating such spinal urgencies and emergencies should be thoroughly discussed with the entire nonsurgical and surgical treatment teams (e.g., including anesthesiologists, physicians, nurses, and other caregivers).
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- Galih Indra Permana
- Department of Neurosurgery, Airlangga University - Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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Dias Leao MT, Wiesinger L, Ziemann U, Tatagiba M, Naros G. Rapid motor cortical reorganization following subacute spinal cord dysfunction. Brain Stimul 2020; 13:783-785. [PMID: 32289708 DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2020.01.014] [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: 08/18/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Damage to the spinal cord is known to be associated with a posterior shift of the motor cortical upper limb representation, i.e. towards the somatosensory cortex. Due to missing pre-traumatic data, knowledge resulted from comparing findings between patients and healthy subjects. Here, we present a case of transient spinal cord injury resulting in a left-sided hemiparesis for 4 weeks. By chance, this patient had a pre-lesional navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) motor mapping 2 years before. Hence, nTMS mapping was repeated during the acute (after 1 day), sub-acute (after 10 days) and chronic (after 2 years) phase to trace the cortical reorganization following this incident. METHODS Acute clinical work-up included magnetic resonance imaging and navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS). Motor mapping was performed with 110% of the abductor pollicis brevis muscle (APB) resting motor threshold (rMT). Amplitudes and latencies of the motor-evoked potential (MEPs) were recorded and analyzed. In addition, motor function was evaluated by the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale, a standard Purdue Pegboard test and by a reaction time (RT) task. RESULTS MRI revealed no aberrant findings. nTMS mapping, however, showed a posterior shift of the APB representation from the anatomical hand knob towards the somatosensory cortex in the acute in comparison to the pre-lesional phase. Concomitantly, there was an increase of rMT (6%). Within 10 days, there was an incomplete reversal of the posterior shift in parallel with improvement of the clinical motor function. Long-term follow-up revealed a complete restitution of nTMS cortical mapping and motor function. CONCLUSION The present case report thoroughly documents a rapid cortical reorganization within a few days after a transient spinal shock. Our data adds further evidence to the literature suggesting a posterior shift of motor cortical representation following spinal cord injury. For the first time, 52 cortical reorganization was shown idiosyncratically in a single patient arising from the fortuitous fact of having a pre - lesional nTMS map.
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- M T Dias Leao
- Department of Neurosurgery, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology & Stroke, And Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Bonatti H, Elsouri K, Elsouri N. Combined tracheostomy and thyroidectomy in a patient with cervical spine fracture. Respir Med Case Rep 2019; 27:100860. [PMID: 31193797 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2019.100860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Combined tracheostomy and thyroidectomy is usually done in case of removal of a large goiter causing damage to the tracheal wall. Thyroidectomy to get access to the trachea for surgical airway is a rare procedure. Tracheostomy following cervical spinal fracture is challenging as no hyperextension can be provided limiting exposure. Case report A 45-year-old intoxicated male with a head on bicycle accident suffered a C1 fracture and cervical spinal shock requiring emergent intubation. The C1 fracture was managed with a cervical collar. The patient improved neurologically on the ICU; however, he could not be weaned from mechanical ventilation thus requiring tracheostomy. On initial trauma CT-scan, a large goiter displacing the trachea to the left side was seen. He was kept in line stabilized using towels in the OR. A 5 cm transverse neck incision was made. The large partially retrosternal goiter reaching the aortic arch was stepwise mobilized out of the neck. The isthmus was divided; the enlarged right lobe was brought out of the neck and resected. The trachea was pulled to the midline, crosswise incised, the skin flaps were sutured down and a 7 Shiley cannula was inserted. A PEG tube was placed. The patient had a protracted course but ultimately was transferred alert and oriented to a long-term rehabilitation facility moving all extremities. Conclusion Combined thyroidectomy with tracheostomy in the setting of cervical fracture is technically challenging but was an essential step in the recovery of this patient.
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Kondo A, Yamaguchi H, Ishida Y, Toyoshima D, Azumi M, Akutsu N, Koyama J, Kurosawa H, Kawamura A, Maruyama A. Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma mimicking Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Brain Dev 2019; 41:392-395. [PMID: 30471873 DOI: 10.1016/j.braindev.2018.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Revised: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The initial symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) can be similar to a case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) located at the cervicothoracic junction. Therefore, SSEH may be misdiagnosed as GBS. CASE REPORT A previously healthy 6-year-old girl presented with a 2-day history of progressive pain in the lower extremities and an inability to walk. On initial evaluation, she was completely paraparetic in the lower extremities. Deep tendon reflexes were absent in the lower extremities, and Babinski reflexes were positive on both sides. She exhibited reduced response to light touch and pinprick with a sensory level below T10, and experienced difficulty during urination. However, the strength, sensation and flexion of upper extremities were normal. Because her presentation and examinations were consistent with GBS, we initiated intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. The next day, she also developed pain and muscle weakness of the right upper extremity. Three days after admission, respiratory depression progressed rapidly. Spinal MRI showed a mass extending from the level of C7-T3, with spinal cord compression. The patient underwent an emergency laminectomy with evacuation of hematoma, and was diagnosed with SSEH. Sixty days after admission, she was transferred to the rehabilitation hospital with severe neurologic sequelae of paralysis in both legs. CONCLUSION SSEH might have severe consequences, including neurologic deficits and risk of death. This case report serves to raise the awareness of SSEH that mimics the initial presentation of GBS.
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- Aya Kondo
- Department of Neurology, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, Kobe, Japan; Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan.
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- Department of Neurology, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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Karsli C, Strantzas S, Finnerty O, Holmes L, Lewis S. Bradycardia and hypotension during pediatric scoliosis surgery-hypovolemia or spinal shock? World J Anesthesiol 2015; 4:44-48. [DOI: 10.5313/wja.v4.i2.44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2015] [Revised: 02/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/29/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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We present the case of a 13-year-old boy undergoing scoliosis repair utilizing skull-femoral traction who developed sudden, sustained bradycardia and hypotension during scoliosis repair, associated with loss of somatosensory evoked potentials and motor evoked potentials to all four limbs. A diagnosis of spinal shock and hypovolemia was made after ruling out primary cardiac causes, sepsis, anaphylaxis and intra-spinal pedicle screw placement. Acute complications of surgical scoliosis repair are reviewed along with anatomy of the sympathetic nervous system. In this case spinal shock may have been due to hypovolemia as well as spinal cord manipulation during T12 vertebral column resection that was needed to effect scoliosis correction. Treatment included volume expansion and inotropic support. Anesthesiologists caring for these patients should be mindful of the possibility of spinal shock during correction of severe scoliosis, particularly when vertebral column resection is undertaken.
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