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Dimanche A, Goldberg J, Miller DR, Bervini D, Raabe A, Dunn AK. Laser speckle contrast imaging versus microvascular Doppler sonography in aneurysm surgery: A prospective study. World Neurosurg X 2024; 23:100377. [PMID: 38698836 PMCID: PMC11063637 DOI: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2024.100377] [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: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to compare microvascular Doppler sonography (MDS) and laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) for assessing vessel patency and aneurysm occlusion during microsurgical clipping of intracranial aneurysms. Methods MDS and LSCI were used after clip placement during six neurovascular procedures including six patients, and agreement between the two techniques was assessed. LSCI was performed in parallel or right after MDS evaluation. The Doppler response was assessed through listening while flow in the LSCI videos was evaluated by three blinded neurovascular surgeons after the surgery. Statistical analysis determined the agreement between the techniques in assessing flow in 18 regions of interest (ROIs). Results Agreement between MDS and LSCI in assessing vessel patency was observed in 87 % of the ROIs. LSCI accurately identified flow in 93.3 % of assessable ROIs, with no false positive or negative measurements. Three ROIs were not assessable with LSCI due to motion artifacts or poor image quality. No complications were observed. Conclusions LSCI demonstrated high agreement with MDS in assessing vessel patency during microsurgical clipping of intracranial aneurysms. It provided continuous, real-time, full-field imaging with high spatial resolution and temporal resolution. While MDS allowed evaluation of deep vascular regions, LSCI complemented it by offering unlimited assessment of surrounding vessels.
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- Alexis Dimanche
- The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Austin, TX, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Austin, TX, United States
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Nager GB, Pontes JPM, Udoma-Udofa OC, Gomes FC, Larcipretti ALL, de Oliveira JS, Dagostin CS, Fernandes MNF, de Andrade Bannach M. Efficacy and safety of adenosine, rapid ventricular pacing and hypothermia in cerebral aneurysms clipping: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:215. [PMID: 38730072 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02450-9] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Cerebral aneurysms in complex anatomical locations and intraoperative rupture can be challenging. Many methods to reduce blood flow can facilitate its exclusion from the circulation. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of using adenosine, rapid ventricular pacing, and hypothermia in cerebral aneurysm clipping. METHODS Databases (PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science) were systematically searched for studies documenting the use of adenosine, rapid ventricular pacing, and hypothermia in cerebral aneurysm clipping and were included in this single-arm meta-analysis. The primary outcome was 30-day mortality. Secondary outcomes included neurological outcomes by mRs and GOS, and cardiac outcomes. We evaluated the risk of bias using ROBIN-I, a tool developed by the Cochrane Collaboration. OpenMetaAnalyst version 2.0 was used for statistical analysis and I2 measured data heterogeneity. Heterogeneity was defined as an I2 > 50%. RESULTS Our systematic search yielded 10,100 results. After the removal of duplicates and exclusion by title and abstract, 64 studies were considered for full review, of which 29 were included. The overall risk of bias was moderate. The pooled proportions of the adenosine analysis for the different outcomes were: For the primary outcome: 11,9%; for perioperative arrhythmia: 0,19%; for postoperative arrhythmia: 0,56%; for myocardial infarction incidence: 0,01%; for follow-up good recovery (mRs 0-2): 88%; and for neurological deficit:14.1%. In the rapid ventricular pacing analysis, incidences were as follows: peri operative arrhythmia: 0,64%; postoperative arrhythmia: 0,3%; myocardial infarction: 0%. In the hypothermia analysis, the pooled proportion of 30-day mortality was 11,6%. The incidence of post-op neurological deficits was 35,4% and good recovery under neurological analysis by GOS was present in 69.2%. CONCLUSION The use of the three methods is safe and the related complications were very low. Further studies are necessary, especially with comparative analysis, for extended knowledge.
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- Gabriela Borges Nager
- School of Surgery and Medicine, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Department of Surgical Specialities, Neurosurgery Teaching and Assistance Unit, Pedro Ernesto University Hospital, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina, Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Mehrotra A, Kanjilal S, Kumar B C A, Tataskar P, Verma PK, Bhaisora KS, Kanti Das K, Jaiswal AK, Kumar R. Comparative analysis of supra-orbital keyhole approach and pterional approach for surgical clipping of intracranial anterior circulation aneurysms in patients with favorable Hunt and Hess grades. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2024; 239:108230. [PMID: 38490076 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108230] [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: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Traditional large craniotomies have been the standard for aneurysm surgery. However, minimally invasive "keyhole" approaches have gained popularity for aneurysm clipping in recent years. This study focuses on Supra-Orbital Keyhole Approach (SOKHA),its use in clipping of aneurysms of the anterior Circle of Willis. Here we share the experiences of a tertiary care center regarding aneurysm clipping using SOKHA. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 166 cases involving aneurysm clipping, with 62 patients undergoing SOKHA and 104 patients undergoing the pterional approach. Factors evaluated included patient demographics, aneurysm characteristics, incidence of intraoperative complications, temporary-clipping usage, and postoperative clinical outcomes. Glasgow Outcome Scale scores were utilized to assess clinical outcomes. RESULTS The study found that both the SOKHA and pterional approaches were similar in terms of age distribution, Hunt and Hess grades, and the incidence of hydrocephalus. The majority of aneurysms in both groups were anterior communicating artery aneurysms.Hydrocephalus was observed in 14.5 % of SOKHA cases and 13.5 % of pterional cases. Intraoperative aneurysm rupture occurred in 8.1 % of SOKHA cases and 7.7 % of pterional cases. There were no mortalities in the SOKHA group, while the pterional group had 1.92 % mortality rate. At the last follow-up, 77.4 % of SOKHA cases and 75.9 % of pterional cases had a favorable outcome (Glasgow Outcome Scale IV and V), with no significant difference. CONCLUSION SOKHA offers the advantage of potential cosmetic benefit with neurological outcomes comparable to those of the traditional pterional approach, in properly selected patients.
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- Anant Mehrotra
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Orakdogen M, Mammadkhanli O, Simsek O. Optimizing surgical approaches for anterior communicating artery aneurysms: Development and internal validation of a novel surgical scoring system. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:121. [PMID: 38499891 PMCID: PMC10948514 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02344-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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND The objective was to provide comprehensive preoperative information on both the aneurysm orientation and the side and method of surgical approach for optimal preoperative information and safe clipping using 3D imaging modalities. This was achieved by making an objective risk assessment on the surgical side/method and evaluating its effectiveness with internal validation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Radiologic data of 61 ACoA aneurysm patients between 2012 and 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. A scoring system based on five criteria; ACoA aneurysm dome orientation, A1 symmetry/control, perforating artery control, A2 trace orientation, and A2 fork symmetry was developed. The system is designed to align with the most common surgical approaches in ACoA aneurysm surgery. The patients were categorized into three groups based on the scoring results to determine the most appropriate surgical method. Group I was recommended, Group II was less recommended, and Group III was least recommended. Internal validation was performed to assess the system's effectiveness. Outcomes and complication rates were statistically evaluated. RESULTS When the scoring system was utilized, the mean score difference between the first group and the other groups was 2.71 and 4.62, respectively. There was a homogeneous distribution among the groups in terms of age, sex, WFNS, and Fisher scores. Complication occurred in three patients in Group I and nine patients each in Group II and Group III. The further the deviation from the first option, the higher the complication rate (p = 0.016), and a significant cause-effect relationship was identified (p = 0.021). The ROC curve established a cut-off value of 12.5 points for complications and outcomes. CONCLUSION Our study introduces a new scoring system for ACoA aneurysms, enhancing the use of 3D CTA in daily practice and providing internal validation for the proposed approach. By evaluating objective criteria, this scoring system helps predict surgical risks, prevent complications, and supports personalized evaluation and selection of the surgical approach based on objective criteria.
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- Metin Orakdogen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Trakya University School of Medicine, Trakya University Hospital Trakya University Hospital, 22030 Balkan Campus, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Trakya University School of Medicine, Trakya University Hospital Trakya University Hospital, 22030 Balkan Campus, Edirne, Turkey.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Trakya University School of Medicine, Trakya University Hospital Trakya University Hospital, 22030 Balkan Campus, Edirne, Turkey
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Shin JE, Lee JY. Ruptured basilar artery perforator aneurysm mimicking superior cerebellar artery aneurysm. Neurochirurgie 2024; 70:101544. [PMID: 38394841 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101544] [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: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE The diagnosis of basilar artery perforator aneurysm is difficult due to their small size, with high rates of negative angiography. Furthermore, due to the considerable variation of basilar artery perforator (BAP), even if an aneurysm originates from a BAP, it is often difficult to clearly identify its origin on angiography. CLINICAL PRESENTATION A 46-female patient presented with World Federation of Neurological Surgeons Scale 1 subarachnoid hemorrhage. Initial imaging study, including digital subtraction angiography (DSA), revealed no vascular lesions. Two-week after admission, DSA revealed an aneurysm arising from the left superior cerebellar artery (SCA). Endovascular coil embolization was planned first. However, aneurysm selection using microcatheter was failed. Then, surgical approach was done via pre-temporal approach. We identified SCA, but there was no aneurysm. Further dissection revealed an aneurysm arising from basilar artery perforator, which was overlapped by SCA. The parent artery of the aneurysm arose from juxtaproximal to the orifice of left SCA, and crossed SCA at the juxtadistal to the aneurismal sac. Complete clip occlusion was done preserving BAP. After the surgery, the patient developed diplopia without extraoccular movement limitations. Two-month after the surgery, she was fully recovered without any neurologic deficits. CONCLUSION It is crucial to adequately consider the possibility of open surgery as a viable option in case that endovascular treatment of aneurysms originated from the distal segment of basilar artery proves unsuccessful.
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- Jeong Eun Shin
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hallym University Gangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hallym University Gangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Dimanche A, Bervini D, Miller DR, Schär A, Goldberg J, Raabe A, Dunn AK. Cortical perfusion measurements with laser speckle contrast imaging during adenosine induced cardiac arrest for aneurysm clipping: a case report. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2024; 166:27. [PMID: 38261093 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-024-05925-2] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Adenosine induced cardiac arrest (AiCA) is one of the methods used to facilitate microsurgical aneurysm clipping by providing more visibility and less pressure in the aneurysmal sac and neighboring vessels. We report the use of laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) during AiCA to monitor the changes in pulsation and perfusion on the cortical surface during adenosine induced cardiac arrest for aneurysm clipping surgery. Application of this technology for perfusion monitoring may improve workflow and surgical guidance and provide valuable feedback continuously throughout the procedure. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT0502840.
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- Alexis Dimanche
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department Anaesthesiology & Pain Therapy, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
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Dzhindzhikhadze R, Kambiev R, Polyakov A, Zaitsev A. How I do it: the endoscopic endonasal transclival approach for clipping of the ruptured vertebral artery aneurysm. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2023; 165:2825-2830. [PMID: 37126097 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-023-05606-6] [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: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vertebral artery aneurysms account for less than 5% of all cerebral aneurysms. They have a high risk of rupture and are associated with threatening clinical outcomes compared with anterior circulation aneurysms. METHOD The endoscopic endonasal transclival approach (EETA) was used. During the temporary clipping, the neck of the aneurysm was dissected, and a permanent clip was applied. The repair of the skull base defect was carried out with the nasoseptal mucoperiosteal flap on the vascular pedicle. CONCLUSION The EETA is a feasible alternative for the clipping of the medially located ruptured vertebral artery aneurysm. EETA can be recommended for centers with a large volume of cerebrovascular and endoscopic neurosurgical procedures.
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- Revaz Dzhindzhikhadze
- MONIKI M. F. Vladimirskii Moscow Regional Scientific Research Institute, Moscow, Russia
- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Further Professional Education "Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education", Moscow, Russia
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- MONIKI M. F. Vladimirskii Moscow Regional Scientific Research Institute, Moscow, Russia
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- MONIKI M. F. Vladimirskii Moscow Regional Scientific Research Institute, Moscow, Russia
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- MONIKI M. F. Vladimirskii Moscow Regional Scientific Research Institute, Moscow, Russia.
- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Further Professional Education "Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education", Moscow, Russia.
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Kerschbaumer J, Freyschlag CF, Petr O, Adage T, Breitenbach J J, Wessels L, Wolf S, Hecht N, Gempt J, Wostrack M, Gmeiner M, Gollwitzer M, Stefanits H, Bendszus M M, Gruber A, Meyer B, Vajkoczy P, Thomé C. A randomized, single ascending dose safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics study of NicaPlant® in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage patients undergoing clipping. Brain Spine 2023; 3:102673. [PMID: 38021019 PMCID: PMC10668089 DOI: 10.1016/j.bas.2023.102673] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Introduction Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Post-hemorrhagic vasospasm with neurological deterioration is a major concern in this context. NicaPlant®, a modified release formulation of the calcium channel blocker nicardipine, has shown vasodilator efficacy preclinically and a similar formulation known as NPRI has shown anti-vasospasm activity in aSAH patients under compassionate use. Research question The study aimed to assess pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of NicaPlant® pellets to prevent vasospasm after clip ligation in aSAH. Material and methods In this multicenter, controlled, randomized, dose escalation trial we assessed the safety and tolerability of NicaPlant®. aSAH patients treated by clipping were randomized to receive up to 13 NicaPlant® implants, similarly to the dose of NPRIs previous used, or standard of care treatment. Results Ten patients across four dose groups were treated with NicaPlant® (3-13 implants) while four patients received standard of care. 45 non-serious and 13 serious adverse events were reported, 4 non-serious adverse events and 5 serious adverse events assessed a probable or possible causal relationship to the investigational medical product. Across the NicaPlant® groups there was 1 case of moderate vasospasm, while in the standard of care group there were 2 cases of severe vasospasm. Discussion and conclusion The placement of NicaPlant® during clip ligation of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm raised no safety concern. The dose of 10 NicaPlant® implants was selected for further clinical studies.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kepler University Hospital and Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kepler University Hospital and Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kepler University Hospital and Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kepler University Hospital and Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Chojak R, Koźba-Gosztyła M, Gaik M, Madej M, Majerska A, Soczyński O, Czapiga B. Meningitis after elective intracranial surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:184. [PMID: 37291583 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01141-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Meningitis is a potential complication of elective intracranial surgery (EIS). The prevalence of meningitis after EIS varies greatly in the literature. The objective of this study was to estimate the overall pooled prevalence of meningitis following EIS. Four databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase) were searched to identify relevant studies. Meta-analyses of proportions were used to combine data. Cochran's Q and I2 statistics were used to assess and quantify heterogeneity. Additionally, several subgroup analyses were conducted to investigate the source of heterogeneity and examine differences in the prevalence based on variables such as geographical regions, income level, and meningitis type. The meta-analysis included 83 studies (30 959 patients) from 26 countries. The overall pooled prevalence of meningitis after EIS was 1.6% (95% CI 1.1-2.1), with high heterogeneity present (I2 = 88%). The pooled prevalence in low- to middle-income countries and high-income countries was 2.7% (95% CI 1.6-4.1) and 1.2% (95% CI 0.8-1.7), respectively. Studies that reported only aseptic meningitis had a pooled prevalence of 3.2% (95% CI 1.3-5.8). The pooled prevalence was 2.8% (95% CI 1.5-4.5) in studies that reported only bacterial meningitis. Similar prevalence rates of meningitis were observed in the subgroups of tumor resection, microvascular decompression, and aneurysm clipping. Meningitis is a rare but not exceptional complication following EIS, with an estimated prevalence of 1.6%.
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- Rafał Chojak
- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367, Wrocław, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367, Wrocław, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367, Wrocław, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 4th Military Hospital in Wroclaw, Wrocław, Poland
- Department of Nervous System Diseases, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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Spetzger U. Enhance Safety in Aneurysm Surgery: Strategies for Prevention of Intraoperative Vascular Complications. Acta Neurochir Suppl 2023; 130:53-64. [PMID: 37548724 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12887-6_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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Complications during surgery for intracranial aneurysms can be devastating. Notorious pitfalls include premature rupture, parent vessel occlusion, local cerebral injury and brain contusion, and incomplete neck obliteration. These unfavorable intraoperative events can result in major neurological deficits with permanent morbidity and even mortality. Herein, the author highlights the relevant surgical strategies used in his daily practice of aneurysm surgery (e.g., aneurysm clipping with adenosine-induced temporary cardiac arrest), application of which may help prevent vascular complications and enhance surgical safety through reduction of the associated risks, thus allowing improvement of postoperative outcomes. Overall, all described methods and techniques should be considered as small pieces in the complex puzzle of prevention of vascular complications during aneurysm surgery.
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- Uwe Spetzger
- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany.
- Faculty of Computer Science, Institute for Anthropomatics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany.
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Dugani SM. Management of Intraoperative Rupture of Intracranial Aneurysms: Agony and Ecstasy. Acta Neurochir Suppl 2023; 130:65-79. [PMID: 37548725 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12887-6_9] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Intraoperative rupture (IOR) of an intracranial aneurysm is a serious complication, often with catastrophic consequences that are difficult to manage even by the best hands. Like most surgical complications, this one is better to avoid than to treat, but any vascular neurosurgeon should know how to deal with IOR of an aneurysm, because it is bound to occur. The aims of this study were to evaluate the incidence and factors associated with IOR during clipping of intracranial aneurysms, to analyze strategies for controlling hemorrhage in such cases, and to assess outcomes. Overall, 911 cases of intracranial aneurysms, which were treated surgically by the author during 26 years of his professional career, were reviewed. IOR was never noted during clipping of an unruptured intracranial aneurysm (65 cases) but was encountered in 49 of 846 cases (5.8%) presenting with subarachnoid hemorrhage. This complication occurred most often in cases of internal carotid artery aneurysms (22 cases; 45%), followed by anterior communicating artery aneurysms (12 cases; 24%), distal anterior cerebral artery aneurysms (6 cases; 12%), middle cerebral artery aneurysms (6 cases; 12%), and posterior circulation aneurysms (3 cases; 6%). IOR was mostly encountered during early surgery (within 3 days) after the ictus (26 cases; 53%) and most frequently occurred during dissection of the aneurysm (26 cases; 53%). Overall, 22 patients (45%) had good outcome, 18 (37%) had variable morbidity, and 9 (18%) died. Fatal consequences of IOR were noted only in cases of big or multilobulated internal carotid artery aneurysms. Detailed planning of the surgical procedure, application of meticulous microdissection techniques, and anticipation of possible intraoperative incidents during intervention aimed at clipping of an intracranial aneurysm can reduce the risk of IOR, as well as the associated morbidity and mortality.
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- Suresh M Dugani
- Department of Neurosurgery, SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad-Hubballi, Karnataka, India.
- Regional Neuroscience Centre, Shivakrupa Hospital, Dharwad-Hubballi, Karnataka, India.
- Suchirayu Hospital, Dharwad-Hubballi, Karnataka, India.
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Patel K, Olijnyk LD, Khong P, Radovanovic I. Complication of Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm Surgery: An M2 Tear at the Neck, Managed with a Salvage M2-to-M2 In Situ Bypass. Acta Neurochir Suppl 2023; 130:81-84. [PMID: 37548726 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12887-6_10] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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An unexpected rupture at the aneurysm neck, with or without adjacent arterial injury or compromise of distal branches during microsurgical clipping, can be a challenging surgical problem to resolve. In this presented case of a neurologically intact 65-year-old woman, elective clipping of an unruptured right middle cerebral artery bifurcation aneurysm was complicated by an unexpected M2 tear at the neck, involving the origin of the frontal M2. Attempts to seal the tear directly, using various techniques, failed; therefore, it was ultimately managed with sacrifice of the vessel and a salvage side-to-side M2-to-M2 in situ bypass. Six months after surgery, the patient demonstrated moderate disability but was able to ambulate with a cane.
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- Krunal Patel
- Division of Neurosurgery, Krembil Research Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Krembil Research Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Krembil Research Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Liu P, Shi Y, An Q, Zhu W. Left middle cerebral artery M1-2 segment dissecting aneurysm resection and reanastomosis under double-barrel STA-MCA bypass protection. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2022; 164:3209-13. [PMID: 36222904 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-022-05386-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Middle cerebral artery (MCA) M1-related dissecting aneurysms involving the M1 segment are difficult because of the involvement of M1 perforators and the short duration of ischemia tolerance during bypass. METHOD We report a case of MCA M1-2 dissecting aneurysm resection and reanastomosis under bypass blood flow protection. Histological staining was used to show aneurysm pathological characteristics. CONCLUSION This case demonstrates the value of distal bypass for blood flow protection in MCA M1-2 dissecting aneurysm dissection and reanastomosis. Pathological staining showed intramural thrombus, cell dysfunction, microtube formation, and obvious inflammation.
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Livshits IM, Berdinov BF, Musa G, Chmutin EG, Levov VA, Chmutin GK, Zokhidov UZ. Traumatic intracranial aneurysms (TICA) in children: a description of two clinical cases of successful treatment and review of literature. Childs Nerv Syst 2022; 38:2063-70. [PMID: 36002689 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-022-05647-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Traumatic intracranial aneurysms (TICA) across all age groups make up less than 1% of all aneurysms. Traumatic aneurysms in children occur from 10 to 39%, and their treatment requires special considerations. Even though readily diagnosed, the management of traumatic intracranial aneurysms in children is still a subject for discussion. Two cases of traumatic aneurysms following penetrating and blunt trauma are presented. CASE DESCRIPTION Two cases of traumatic aneurysms are presented. The first patient presented with an aneurysm of the distal M4 segment of the left middle cerebral artery (MCA) 1 week following blunt traumatic brain injury with skull fractures. The aneurysm was excised without complications. The second patient presented with a saccular aneurysm of the A2 segment of the left anterior cerebral artery (ACA) following penetrating traumatic brain injury with a metal rod. The aneurysm was discovered incidentally on computed tomography angiography (CTA) performed to exclude a brain abscess when the patient developed a persistent fever. After numerous unsuccessful attempts at endovascular embolization, microsurgical aneurysm clipping was performed without complications. CONCLUSION Traumatic intracerebral aneurysms are relatively more common in childhood. They commonly occur in the first 21 days post-trauma but can also occur in the late period. We, therefore, recommend that CTA or direct cerebral angiography should be performed within the first 3 weeks to exclude TICA and in all patients with sudden deterioration in the early postoperative period. Considering the high mortality rate associated with conservative management, surgical and/or endovascular management should be performed once the diagnosis is made.
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Silverstein JW, Doron O, Ellis JA. Deliberate Parent Artery Sacrifice Guided by Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring During Complex Surgical Clipping of a Ruptured Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm. Neurodiagn J 2022; 62:108-119. [PMID: 35709517 DOI: 10.1080/21646821.2022.2072156] [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: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Aneurysms arising from the anterior communicating artery (ACOA) are the most common intracranial aneurysms encountered. Most aneurysms can be treated with surgical clipping or endovascular coiling; however, there are times when parent vessel sacrifice (PVS) is necessary such as aneurysms with fragile necks or large/giant aneurysms. Application of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) can assist in guiding permissive temporary vessel occlusion during complex aneurysm clippings. However, to-date there is no literature that describes how IONM can be used as a predictor of post-operative neurological status when PVS is employed or as a guide to determine whether PVS is safe. We present a case where IONM guided the sacrifice of the A1 and anterior communicating arteries after 2 hours and 25 min of temporary vessel occlusion. No attenuation was noted in the IONM at any point during the procedure, and the IONM predicted the patient would awake neurologically intact.
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- Justin W Silverstein
- Department of Neurology, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Neuro Protective Solutions, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, New York, New York
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Pipolo DO, Demichelis ME, Purves C, Campero A, Villalonga JF, Luzzi S, Baldoncini M. Piggyback Stacking and Booster Clipping Technique: A Technical Note. World Neurosurg 2022; 164:306-309. [PMID: 35654331 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.05.106] [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: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In certain cases, the closing force of a single vascular clip is not sufficient for complete aneurysmal occlusion, and the use of multiple clips, or clip stacking, is required. Many stacking techniques have been described in the literature, such as in tandem stacking and overstacking. However, these may not be feasible during procedures with limited exposure or narrow corridors. Clip reinforcement with a second high-pressure booster clip, also known as the piggyback technique, is an alternative for these cases along with anatomically complex aneurysms or aneurysms demonstrating atypical morphological features. Although this technique has been cited as a potential resource for certain aneurysms, descriptions of its characteristics and advantages are scarce. The purpose of this technical note was to discuss our experience with the piggyback clipping technique and use of a booster clip for a partially embolized and recanalized saccular posterior communicating artery aneurysm in a 50 year-old patient.
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- Derek O Pipolo
- LINT, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina.
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- Division of Interventional Neuroradiology Juan A. Fernandez Hospital and Güemes Clinic, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- LINT, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina; Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital Padilla, Tucumán, Argentina
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- LINT, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina; Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital Padilla, Tucumán, Argentina
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy; Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Laboratory of Microsurgical Neuroanatomy, Second Chair of Gross Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Gómez-Amador JL, Sangrador-Deitos MV, Uribe-Pacheco R, Guinto-Nishimura GY, Mondragón-Soto MG. Endoport-assisted microsurgical treatment for a ruptured posterior cerebral artery aneurysm: A technical note. J Cerebrovasc Endovasc Neurosurg 2022; 24:73-78. [PMID: 35045689 PMCID: PMC8984636 DOI: 10.7461/jcen.2022.e2021.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Posterior Cerebral Artery aneurysms are scarce, yet its territory is frequently associated to large and giant aneurysms. Treatment is mostly a binary option between microsurgical clipping and endovascular coiling. Hybrid approaches are an option too, whereas innovation with less frequent techniques such as endoscope-controlled and endoscope-assisted procedure may provide a safer surgical approach with same successful results. Hereby we report a case of a 53 years old male examined at the ER after presenting generalized seizures and altered state of consciousness. Upon arrival, neurological evaluation revealed homonymous right hemianopia. Computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a subarachnoid hemorrhage and left parieto-occipital intraparenchymal hemorrhage with intraventricular extension; computed tomography angiogram (CTA) revealed an aneurysm at the left posterior cerebral artery (PCA) in its P4 segment. We performed a vascular exploration with drainage of the occipital and intraventricular hematoma through a single endoscopic port through transulcal approach guided by neuronavigation, in addition to clipping and aneurysmectomy. The combination of microsurgical clipping with previous Endoport-guided endoscopic procedure may be a surgical-operative option that not only may facilitate the approach to the desired lesion, but also provides a safer surgical scenario.
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- Juan Luis Gómez-Amador
- Department of Skull-Base Neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery Manuel Velasco Sáurez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery Manuel Velasco Sáurez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery Manuel Velasco Sáurez, Mexico City, Mexico
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Heredia-Gutiérrez A, Carbarín-Carbarín ME. Cerebral aneurysms in pediatrics: a case report and review of the literature. Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex 2021; 78:636-641. [PMID: 34934213 DOI: 10.24875/bmhim.20000406] [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: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cerebral aneurysms in pediatrics represent < 4% of the total of this condition, and their rupture represents 10-23% mortality. Aneurysms have been associated with infections, head injuries, sickle cell anemia, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiencies, and connective tissue diseases. Their clinical presentation includes severe headache, seizures, motor-sensory deficits, and death due to subarachnoid and intraparenchymal hemorrhage. CASE REPORT We describe the case of a 12-year-old female patient who presented with a sudden intense headache; after 72 hours, generalized tonic-clonic seizures were observed. At the hospital, she was stabilized with antiepileptic drugs and analgesics. A simple head computed tomography scan showed intraparenchymal hemorrhage in the right frontal lobe and subarachnoid hemorrhage. The study was complemented with a cerebral angiotomography, which revealed an aneurysm of the anterior communicating artery. The pediatric neurosurgeon evaluated the case, and management in the pediatric intensive care unit was decided. Two weeks after the stroke, the aneurysm was clipped and excluded. The patient developed adequate clinical evolution and resolution of initial symptoms, resuming her daily activities. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric cerebral aneurysms differ from their adult counterparts, mainly in their etiology and evolution. In addition, pediatric patients have a longer life expectancy. Aneurysm clipping and neurological endovascular therapy have shown similar results.
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- Unidad de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica. Hospital para el Niño Poblano, San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, Mexico
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Bram R, Kwasnicki A, Atwal GS. Microsurgical Clipping of a Ruptured Basilar-P1 Junction Aneurysm. World Neurosurg 2021; 159:12. [PMID: 34929364 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.12.037] [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: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In current neurosurgical practice, treatment paradigms for posterior circulation aneurysms have shifted away from microsurgical clip ligation toward endovascular therapy. This is largely due to the results of the International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial and International Study of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms, which, in part, showed that outcomes in patients with ruptured aneurysms were better with coiling and that a location in the posterior circulation was an independent risk factor for poor outcome, respectively.1,2 Nevertheless, there exist certain anatomic features that highlight the importance of a microsurgical approach. These include small size, wide-neck configuration, and the incorporation of perforators, among other factors. In Video 1, we report a case of a 53-year-old male with a ruptured 2 mm × 2 mm right basilar-P1 junction aneurysm. Endovascular options were deemed less favorable due to the small size of the aneurysm and the hemorrhagic complications associated with dual-antiplatelet therapy in the setting of an acute subarachnoid hemorrhage. A standard right-sided orbitozygomatic approach was performed.3 This video highlights the importance of performing microsurgical clipping for posterior circulation aneurysms in an era with increasing reliance on endovascular treatment.
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- Richard Bram
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Seo D, Jo H, Jeong HG, Kim YD, Lee SU, Ban SP, Kim T, Kwon OK, Oh CW, Bang JS. Simultaneous Craniotomies for Multiple Intracranial Aneurysm Clippings-One-Stage Surgery with Multiple Craniotomies. World Neurosurg 2021:S1878-8750(21)01748-4. [PMID: 34800734 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.11.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The treatment of multiple intracranial aneurysms (MIAs) involves various modalities and sometimes requires staged operations. This study aimed to prove the efficacy and safety of one-stage multiple craniotomies (OSMC) for multiple cerebral aneurysms. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of the patients who underwent treatment for intracranial aneurysms between May 2003 and April 2020. The surgical results, complications, and lengths of hospital stay were compared between the patients who underwent OSMC and those who underwent multistage multiple craniotomies. RESULTS The demographic characteristics of the OSMC and multistage multiple craniotomies groups (n = 82 and 43, respectively) were similar. There were no statistically significant differences between the 2 groups when the amount of blood transfused, complications, and surgical results were compared (P = n.s. for all); however, the operation time and hospitalization period (353.9 minutes vs. 490.3 minutes and 12.3 days vs. 21.8 days, respectively; P = 0.001 for both) were shorter in the OSMC group. The treatment cost (17,000 USD vs. 22,000 USD, P = 0.001) was lower in the OSMC group. CONCLUSIONS OSMC for aneurysm clipping in patients with MIAs is a relatively safe and economical method. Furthermore, it has good clinical outcomes. This new surgical method is worthwhile in that it can be applied to patients who are afraid to undergo multiple surgeries, and we suggest that it is an efficient, low-cost option for the treatment of MIAs.
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Phoominaonin IS, Wongsuriyanan S. Factors Influencing 1-year Functional Outcome after Surgery in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients: A Single-center Series. Asian J Neurosurg 2021; 16:525-530. [PMID: 34660364 PMCID: PMC8477845 DOI: 10.4103/ajns.ajns_13_21] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the outcome and related factors in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). Materials and Methods: Clinical data of 221 patients who were diagnosed with spontaneous SAH due to ruptured intracranial aneurysm and surgically treated at Vajira Hospital between January 2013 and May 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Patient and aneurysm characteristics, clinical status at presentation, treatment, and status at discharge and 1 year after discharge were recorded. Outcomes 1 year after surgery were assessed using the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS). Patients were divided into two groups according to the GOS score: the favorable outcome group (GOS scores 4 and 5) and unfavorable outcome group (GOS scores 1–3). Results: Among the 221 study patients, 158 were classified in the favorable outcome group and 63 in the unfavorable outcome group. Patient age, Hunt and Hess grade, aneurysm size, use of Vitamin C solution irrigation in the subarachnoid space, and GOS score 1 year after surgery significantly differed between the two groups. Conclusions: Numerous factors analyzed in this study were significantly associated with 1-year outcome in surgically treated aSAH patients, including subarachnoid Vitamin C irrigation. Further study of subarachnoid Vitamin C irrigation is warranted.
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- I-Sorn Phoominaonin
- Department of Surgery, Neurosurgery Unit, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Neurosurgery Unit, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Sungkaro K, Tunthanathip T, Taweesomboonyat C, Kaewborisutsakul A. Surgical outcomes of patients after treatment of ruptured anterior communicating artery aneurysms: "real-world" evidence from southern Thailand. Chin Neurosurg J 2021; 7:42. [PMID: 34598732 PMCID: PMC8487142 DOI: 10.1186/s41016-021-00259-9] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Anterior communicating artery (AComA) aneurysm rupture is the most common cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage worldwide. In this study, we aimed to determine the factors associated with a poor clinical outcome in patients with ruptured AComA aneurysms undergoing microsurgical clipping. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the clinical and radiologic features as well as clinical outcomes of 150 consecutive patients with ruptured AComA aneurysm who underwent surgical clipping during the 11-year study period. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent factors associated with unfavorable clinical outcomes (defined as a modified Rankin scale score of 3–6). Results The study included 83 male and 67 female patients, with a mean age of 51.3 ± 11.5 years. At admission, most of the patients had good neurological status, including 97 (64.7%) patients with a Hunt and Hess grade of 1 or 2 and 109 (72.6%) patients with a World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies grade of 1 or 2. Unfavorable outcomes at 6 months were observed in 23 (22.0%) patients, and the 6-month mortality rate was 8.0%. Multivariate analysis showed that preoperative intraventricular hemorrhage (odds ratio [OR], 19.66; 95% confidence interval [CI], 5.10–75.80; P < 0.001), A1 hypoplasia (OR, 8.90; 95% CI, 2.82–28.04; P < 0.001), and postoperative cerebral infarction (OR, 3.21; 95% CI, 1.16–8.88; P = 0.025) were strong independent risk factors for unfavorable outcomes. Conclusions Proper management of preoperative intraventricular hemorrhage, A1 hypoplasia, and intensive care for postoperative brain infarction are warranted for improved surgical outcomes in patients with ruptured AComA aneurysm undergoing surgical clipping.
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- Kanisorn Sungkaro
- Neurological Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanit Street, Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Neurological Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanit Street, Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Neurological Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanit Street, Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Neurological Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanit Street, Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
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Cai Y, Zhang T, Li G, Liu Z, Chen J, Liu K. Placement of Wound Drain After Anterior Circulation Aneurysm Clipping: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. World Neurosurg 2021; 155:e786-e791. [PMID: 34506981 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.08.149] [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: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Wound drain used to be a routine procedure after craniotomy for aneurysm clipping, although this was not based on clinical evidence. The purpose of our study was to determine the necessity of wound drain placement after anterior circulation aneurysm surgery. METHODS Retrospective analysis of patients with anterior circulation aneurysms treated by clipping in the Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan hospital from January 2019 to December 2019 was carried out. Demographic and clinical data, including age, sex, body mass index, disease history, results of the laboratory and imaging examinations, and surgical logs, were reviewed. RESULTS A total of 236 patients (90 male and 146 female) were included in the analysis and were divided into a Drain group and a No Drain group according to whether postoperative wound drainage was applied. There was no statistical difference in the incidence of a postoperative extradural hematoma between patients in the 2 groups. However, the incidence of postoperative meningitis was higher in the Drain group than in the No Drain group (9.09% vs. 1.59%, P = 0.009), and the total length of stay and postoperative length of stay in the Drain group were also more extended than in the No Drain group (17.32 ± 6.45 vs. 14.43 ± 5.75, P = 0.005; 12.83 ± 5.07 vs. 9.82 ± 4.50, P = 0.007, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Postoperative wound drain did not significantly reduce the incidence of an extradural hematoma after anterior circulation aneurysm surgery. On the contrary, it may be associated with an increased incidence of postoperative meningitis and length of stay. Given these findings, the postoperative drain should be maintained cautiously and meet more rigorous application criteria.
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- Yuankun Cai
- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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Schur S, Panagiotoglou D, Di Maio S, Buckeridge D. Comorbidities and Medical Complications in Hospitalized Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients. Can J Neurol Sci 2021;:1-10. [PMID: 34275514 DOI: 10.1017/cjn.2021.176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) remains a devastating condition with a case fatality of 36% at 30 days. Risk factors for mortality in SAH patients include patient demographics and the severity of the neurological injury. Pre-existing conditions and non-neurological medical complications occurring during the index hospitalization are also risk factors for mortality in SAH. The magnitude of the effect on mortality of pre-existing conditions and medical complications, however, is less well understood. In this study, we aim to determine the effect of pre-existing conditions and medical complications on SAH mortality. METHODS For a 25% random sample of the Greater Montreal Region, we used discharge abstracts, physician billings, and death certificate records, to identify adult patients with a new diagnosis of non-traumatic SAH who underwent cerebral angiography or surgical clipping of an aneurysm between 1997 and 2014. RESULTS The one-year mortality rate was 14.76% (94/637). Having ≥3 pre-existing conditions was associated with increased one-year mortality OR 3.74, 95% CI [1.25, 9.57]. Having 2, or ≥3 medical complications was associated with increased one-year mortality OR, 2.42 [95% CI 1.25-4.69] and OR, 2.69 [95% CI 1.43-5.07], respectively. Sepsis, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrhythmias were associated with increased one-year mortality. Having 1, 2, or ≥3 pre-existing conditions was associated with increased odds of having medical complications in hospital. CONCLUSIONS Pre-existing conditions and in-hospital non-neurological medical complications are associated with increased one-year mortality in SAH. Pre-existing conditions are associated with increased medical complications.
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Mery F, Méndez-Orellana C, Torres J, Aranda F, Caro I, Pesenti J, Rojas R, Villanueva P, Germano I. 3D simulation of aneurysm clipping: Data analysis. Data Brief 2021; 37:107258. [PMID: 34277905 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2021.107258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aneurysm clipping requires the proficiency of several skills, yet the traditional way of practicing them has been recently challenged. The use of simulators could be an alternative educational tool. The aim of this data analysis is to provide further evaluation of a reusable low-cost 3D printed training model we developed for aneurysm clipping [1]. The simulator was designed to replicate the bone structure, arteries and targeted aneurysms. Thirty-two neurosurgery residents performed a craniotomy and aneurysm clipping using the model and then filled out a survey. The survey was designed in two parts: a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire and three questions requiring written responses [1]. Two dimensions of the model were evaluated by the questionnaire: the face validity, assessed by 5 questions about the realism of the model, and the content validity, assessed by 6 questions regarding the usefulness of the model during the different steps of the training procedure. The three questions requiring written responses referred to the strengths and weaknesses of the simulator and a global yes/no question as to whether or not they would repeat the experience. Demographic data, experience level and survey responses of the residents were grouped in a dataset [2]. A descriptive analysis was performed for each dimension. Then, the groups were compared according to their level of expertise (Junior and Senior groups) with an independent sample t-test. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was estimated, using a Weighted Least Squares Mean Variance adjusted (WLSMV) which works best for the ordinal data [3]. Fitness was calculated using chi-square (χ2) test, Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI), and the Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA). A non-significant χ2, CFI and TLI greater than 0.90 and RMSEA < 0.08 were considered an acceptable fit [4]. All data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS 23.0 statistical software. Data are reported as mean + standard deviation (SD). A probability p < 0.05 was considered significant. Exploratory Factor Analysis was done to explore the factorial structure of the 11-items scale in the sample, first we performed a principal components analysis. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure verified the sampling adequacy for the analysis (KMO = 0.784; Bartlett's Test of Sphericity χ2 (55) = 243.44, p < .001), indicating correlation is adequate for factor analysis. Considering Eigen values greater than 1, a two-factor solution explained 73.1% of the variance but left one item in factor 2 (Q 11). The results of this factor analysis are presented in Table 1. Confirmatory Factor Analysis, considering only the 10 items in the first factor (removing question 11 of our model), was performed. This model reached the following fit: χ2 (35) = 38.821, p > .05; CFI = 0.997; TLI = 0.996; RMSEA 0.058, without any error terms to exhibit covariance. Regarding the reliability of the questionnaire, the internal consistency was explored in the 10 items selected in the confirmatory factor analysis with an alpha coefficient (α = 0.941).
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Haridas A, Miller M. Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm Clipping With Immersive 360° Virtual Reality Model: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2021; 20:E314. [PMID: 33377165 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opaa416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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This is a 50-yr-old female who presented with severe headaches and was found to have an unruptured middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm. She was taken to the operating room for microsurgical clipping. Prior to surgery, an interactive 360° virtual reality (VR) model (Surgical Theatre Inc) rendered from the patient's volumetric computed tomography (CT) angiography (CTA) was used for patient education and operative planning. The aneurysm was located at the MCA trifurcation, and the VR model was used to rehearse clip options prior to surgery. A right pterional craniotomy was performed with a dissection through the sylvian fissure down the M1 segment of the MCA for proximal control. The surgical clips are placed and highlighted in the virtual platform simultaneously. Doppler and indocyanine green (ICG) confirmed patent flow through the MCA trifurcation. A postoperative angiogram confirmed no aneurysm filling. The immersive 360° VR models of pre- and postoperative CTA were shown to the patient at the 1-mo follow-up. The case presented here demonstrates the utilization of the 360° VR model for patient education, preoperative planning, and intraoperative visualization. It is imperative to remain flexible during surgery to change the strategy based on the aneurysm anatomy intraoperatively. Importantly, the interactive 360° VR model allowed for a detailed evaluation of the patient-specific anatomy prior to surgery and helped understand the complex anatomy in high resolution. The patient consented to the procedure and publication of this video for educational purposes.
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Intracranial aneurysms are common in the adult population and carry a risk of rupture leading to catastrophic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Treatment of aneurysms has evolved significantly, with the introduction of new techniques and devices for minimally invasive and endovascular approaches. Follow-up imaging after aneurysm treatment is standard of care to monitor for recurrence or other complications, and the preferred imaging modality and schedule for follow-up are areas of active research. The modality and follow-up schedule should be tailored to treatment technique, aneurysm characteristics, and patient factors.
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- Jason Hostetter
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Neurology and Neurosurgery, Department of Radiology, Interventional Neuroradiology, CMIT Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Mandel M, Tutihashi R, Li Y, Rosi J, Ping Jeng BC, Teixeira MJ, Figueiredo EG. MISIAN (Minimally Invasive Surgery for Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms): A Prospective Randomized Single-Center Clinical Trial With Long-Term Follow-Up Comparing Different Minimally Invasive Surgery Techniques with Standard Open Surgery. World Neurosurg 2021; 151:e533-e544. [PMID: 33905907 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.04.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) are increasingly diagnosed but treatment is still controversial. Although the descriptions and use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) have increased, comparative studies with standard approaches are rare. OBJECTIVE MISIAN (Minimally Invasive Surgery for Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms) is a prospective randomized single-center clinical trial with long-term follow-up comparing different MIS techniques with standard open surgery for treatment of UIAs. METHODS We randomly allocated a standard pterional approach (PtA) or MIS (1:2) to 111 patients with UIAs of the anterior circulation (mean dome diameter, 6.4 mm; range, 3-20 mm). Patients selected for MIS underwent a second randomization between a transeyelid approach (TelA) or nanopterional approach (NPtA) (1:1). RESULTS Forty-one patients were randomized to and treated with the PtA, 36 with the TelA, and 34 with the NPtA. Only patients treated with PtA had permanent facial nerve palsy (n = 4 [10%]; P = 0.032). MIS cosmetic results were considered better than those of PtA by independent observers (P < 0.001), and less temporal atrophy in the MIS group was also observed (P = 0.0034). The proportion of excellent results was higher in the TelA group than in the NPtA group (86% vs. 67.6%; P = 0.039). Patients undergoing MIS also reported consistently higher satisfaction and quality-of-life scores (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS MIS is superior to standard PtA for microsurgical clipping of small UIAs of the anterior circulation in terms of cosmetic, satisfaction, and quality-of-life outcomes. The TelA or NPtA for UIAs did not show significant outcome differences at 12-18 months.
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- Mauricio Mandel
- Hospital das Clínicas of University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.
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- Hospital das Clínicas of University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Hospital das Clínicas of University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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Obermueller K, Hostettler I, Wagner A, Boeckh-Behrens T, Zimmer C, Gempt J, Meyer B, Wostrack M. Frequency and risk factors for postoperative aneurysm residual after microsurgical clipping. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2021; 163:131-138. [PMID: 33216209 PMCID: PMC7778624 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04639-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Aneurysm residuals after clipping are a well-known problem, but the course of aneurysm remnants in follow-up is not well studied. No standards or follow-up guidelines exist for treatment of aneurysm remnants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors for postoperative aneurysm remnants and their changes during follow-up. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of 666 aneurysms treated via clipping in our hospital from 2006 to 2016. Postoperative and follow-up angiographic data were analyzed for aneurysm remnants and regrowth. Clinical parameters and aneurysm-specific characteristics were correlated with radiological results. RESULTS The frequency of aneurysm residuals was 12% (78/666). Aneurysms located in the middle cerebral artery (p = 0.02) showed a significantly lower risk for incomplete aneurysm occlusion. Larger aneurysms with a diameter of 11-25 mm (p = 0.005) showed a significantly higher risk for incomplete aneurysm occlusion. Five patients underwent re-clipping during the same hospital stay. Remnants were stratified based on morphological characteristics into "dog ears" (n = 60) and "broad based" (n = 13). The majority of the "dog ears" stayed stable, decreased in size, or vanished during follow-up. Broad-based remnants showed a higher risk of regrowth. CONCLUSIONS A middle cerebral artery location seems to lower the risk for the incomplete clip occlusion of an aneurysm. Greater aneurysm size (11-25 mm) is associated with a postoperative aneurysm remnant. The majority of "dog-ear" remnants appear to remain stable during follow-up. In these cases, unnecessarily frequent angiographic checks could be avoided. By contrast, broad-based residuals show a higher risk of regrowth that requires close imaging controls if retreatment cannot be performed immediately.
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- Kathrin Obermueller
- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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Travers S, Bradshaw D, Siddiq F. Clip Ligation of Midsegment M1 Artery Aneurysm through a Lateral Supraorbital Approach: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. World Neurosurg 2020; 147:79. [PMID: 33309897 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.12.019] [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: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Lenticulostriate middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysms are rare and often involve perforating vessels, making endovascular treatment difficult. When projecting superiorly, aneurysm rupture can likely cause intraparenchymal hemorrhage in basal ganglia. Consequently, surgical clip ligation requires control not to aggressively elevate the frontal lobe to avoid intraoperative injury. We report a case of a growing right midsegment MCA aneurysm treated with clip ligation via a lateral supraorbital approach (LSO). The patient is a 71-year-old female found to have a 4 mm × 3 mm right M1 aneurysm in 2014 on workup for headaches. Subsequent imaging demonstrated aneurysm growth to 6 mm × 3.1 mm with peaked-dome appearance. The growth and location of the aneurysm led us to recommend open surgical treatment; the patient provided informed written consent to proceed. We performed a standard right-sided LSO approach.1 Microdissection was performed to split the sylvian fissure distally and then proximally to expose the MCA on either side of the aneurysm. Dissecting the aneurysm revealed a perforating artery at the proximal neck. Using minimal frontal lobe dynamic retraction, microsurgical clip ligation was performed. We ensured the clip was placed in line with the MCA trunk to avoid kinking the parent artery and subsequent stroke. Intraoperative micro-Doppler and indocyanine green injection confirmed the patency of vasculature. Postoperative angiogram confirmed complete aneurysm ligation. The patient clinically did well and was discharged home on postoperative day 2. Our video demonstrates safe and effective surgical treatment of a rare aneurysm2 through a small LSO craniotomy approach (Video 1).
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- Sarah Travers
- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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Mery F, Aranda F, Méndez-Orellana C, Caro I, Pesenti J, Torres J, Rojas R, Villanueva P, Germano I. Reusable Low-Cost 3D Training Model for Aneurysm Clipping. World Neurosurg 2020; 147:29-36. [PMID: 33276179 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.11.136] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aneurysm clipping requires the proficiency of several skills, yet the traditional way of practicing them has been recently challenged, especially by the growth of endovascular techniques. The use of simulators could be an alternative educational tool, but some of them are cumbersome, expensive to implement, or lacking in realism. The aim of this study is to evaluate a reusable low-cost 3-dimensional printed training model we developed for aneurysm clipping. METHODS The simulator was designed to replicate the bone structure, arteries, and targeted aneurysms. Thirty-two neurosurgery residents performed a craniotomy and aneurysm clipping using the model and then filled out a survey. They were divided into Junior and Senior groups. Descriptive, exploratory, and confirmatory factor analysis was performed using IBM SPSS statistical software. RESULTS The overall residents' response was positive, with high scores to face validity and content validity questions. There was no significant statistical difference between the Junior and Senior groups. The confirmatory factor and internal consistency analysis confirmed that the evaluation was highly reliable. Globally, 97% of the residents found the model was useful and would repeat the simulator experience. The financial cost is $2500 USD for implementation and only $180 USD if further training sessions are required. CONCLUSIONS The main strengths of our training model are its highlighted realism, adaptability to trainees of different levels of expertise, sustainability, and low cost. Our data support the concept that it can be incorporated as a new training opportunity during professional specialty meetings and/or within residency academic programs.
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- Francisco Mery
- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Fonoaudiology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Design, School of Architecture, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Psychology, School of Philosophy and Education, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Chile
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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Silverstein JW, Ellis JA, Langer DJ. Loss of Motor Evoked Potentials Due to Carotid Artery Retraction in an Exoscopic Clipping of a Basilar Tip Aneurysm. Neurodiagn J 2020; 60:289-299. [PMID: 33197217 DOI: 10.1080/21646821.2020.1810520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 10/23/2022]
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The internal carotid artery (ICA) may inhibit visualization of a basilar tip aneurysm during an orbitozygomatic craniotomy. Retraction of the ICA may be warranted for better visualization; however, it may lead to impending neurological sequelae. Impending neurological injury due to ICA retraction may be mitigated if multi-modal neuromonitoring techniques are employed. The authors present a case report showing the contemporaneous loss of transcranial motor evoked potentials and direct cortical motor evoked potentials during an exoscopic clipping of a basilar tip aneurysm due to ICA retraction and subsequent loss of perfusion to the vascular territory supplied by ICA. The motor evoked potentials immediately returned after retraction was removed and the patient awoke neurologically intact.
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- Justin W Silverstein
- Neuro Protective Solutions ,New York, New York.,Department of Neurology, Lenox Hill Hospital Northwell Health ,New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital Northwell Health ,New York, New York.,Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell ,New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital Northwell Health ,New York, New York.,Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell ,New York, New York
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Shah VS, Martinez-Perez R, Kreatsoulas D, Carrau R, Hardesty DA, Prevedello DM. Anatomic feasibility of endoscopic endonasal intracranial aneurysm clipping: a systematic review of anatomical studies. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 44:2381-9. [PMID: 33174136 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01434-9] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Clinical studies have suggested the endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) for aneurysm clipping as a feasible way to treat select intracranial aneurysms. Among neurosurgery, there is not a consensus on the utility of EEA aneurysm clipping. This review aims to define the anatomic feasibility of EEA for aneurysm clipping. Two databases (PubMed, Cochrane) were searched for anatomical studies assessing EEA for intracranial aneurysm clipping. Literature review was performed according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Quantitative anatomical studies were included. Eleven studies met inclusion criteria. Vascular exposure and clip placement on vessels of interest were possible, although only one study assessed these parameters with physical aneurysm models. Anterior circulation vessels, although accessible in over 90% of specimens, had low successful clipping rates in a small and large aneurysm models. Small and large model posterior circulation aneurysms were more readily clipped. Proximal and distal controls were readily attainable in posterior circulation aneurysms, but not anterior. This current literature review highlights the relevance of anatomical studies in assessing the feasibility of the EEA for clipping intracranial aneurysms. As such, anterior circulation aneurysms are poor candidates for EEA given difficulties in clip placement and obtaining proximal control and distal control in small and large aneurysms. While our results suggest that clipping of posterior circulation aneurysms is feasible from a technical stand of view, further clinical experience is required to assess its feasibility in terms of safety and efficacy, balancing the indications with endovascular treatment options.
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Enriquez CAG, Diestro JDB, Omar AT, Geocadin RG, Legaspi GD. Safety and Clinical Outcome of Good-Grade Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Non-Intensive Care Units. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:105123. [PMID: 32912553 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.105123] [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: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND While patients with good grade aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage are routinely admitted in intensive care units, critical care capacity in low-middle income countries (LMICs) is limited. In this study, we report the outcomes of good-grade SAH (Hunt and Hess grades I & II) patients admitted in ICU and non-ICU settings at a center in the Philippines and determine if site of care is predictive of outcome. METHODS We performed a retrospective study of all adults diagnosed with good-grade SAH in a five-year period. Patients were analyzed according to three groups based on site of care: Group A (>50% of length of stay in ICU), Group B (>50% of LOS in non-ICU), and Group C (100% of LOS in non-ICU). The primary outcome measures were in-hospital mortality and mRS score at discharge. The secondary outcome measures were complication rate and LOS. RESULTS A total of 242 patients was included in the cohort, which had a mean age of 51.16 years and a female predilection (64%). The rates of in-hospital mortality and favorable functional outcome at discharge were 0.82% and 93.8%, respectively, with no difference across groups. Delayed cerebral ischemia and infection were more frequently diagnosed in ICUs (p < 0.001), while rebleeding occurred more commonly in non-ICUs (p = 0.02). The median LOS was significantly longer in patients who developed complications. CONCLUSIONS Admission of good-grade aneurysmal SAH patients in non-ICU settings did not adversely affect both in-hospital mortality and functional outcome at discharge. Prospective, randomized studies may lead to changes in pattern of ICU utilization which are critical for LMICs.
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- Clare Angeli G Enriquez
- Department of Neurosciences, University of the Philippines Manila - Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines.
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Division of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of the Philippines Manila - Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Anesthesiology-Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of the Philippines Manila - Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines
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Muirhead WR, Grover PJ, Toma AK, Stoyanov D, Marcus HJ, Murphy M. Adverse intraoperative events during surgical repair of ruptured cerebral aneurysms: a systematic review. Neurosurg Rev 2020; 44:1273-1285. [PMID: 32542428 PMCID: PMC8121724 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01312-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Compared with endovascular techniques, clipping of ruptured cerebral aneurysms has been shown to associate with increased morbidity in several studies. Despite this, clipping remains the preferred option for many aneurysms. The objective of this study is to describe the reported adverse events of open repair of ruptured cerebral aneurysms and their impact on patient outcome. The PubMed, Embase and Cochrane databases were searched between June 1999 and June 2019 to identify original studies of at least 100 patients undergoing surgical repair of ruptured cerebral aneurysms and in which adverse event rates were reported. Thirty-six studies reporting adverse events in a total of 12,410 operations for repair of ruptured cerebral aneurysms were included. Surgical adverse events were common with 36 event types reported including intraoperative rupture (median rate of 16.6%), arterial injury (median rate of 3.8%) and brain swelling (median rate 5.6%). Only 6 surgical events were statistically shown to associate with poor outcomes by any author and for intraoperative rupture (the most frequently analysed), there was an even split between authors finding a statistical association with poor outcome and those finding no association. Even with modern surgical techniques, the technical demands of surgical aneurysm repair continue to lead to a high rate of intraoperative adverse events. Despite this, it is not known which of these intraoperative events are the most important contributors to the poor outcomes often seen in these patients. More research directed towards identifying the events that most drive operative morbidity has the potential to improve outcomes for these patients.
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- William R Muirhead
- Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK.,Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK.,Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, UK
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Wongsuriyanan S, Sriamornrattanakul K. Interhemispheric Approach with Early A1 Exposure for Clipping Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysms: Operative Techniques and Outcomes. World Neurosurg 2020; 138:e579-e590. [PMID: 32165343 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 01/11/2020] [Revised: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The interhemispheric approach (IHA) provides an excellent surgical corridor for clipping anterior communicating artery aneurysms (AcoAAs). However, an important disadvantage of the approach is obtaining proximal control at A1 in the last stage of dissection, especially in anterior or superior projecting AcoAAs and ruptured cases. We describe and evaluate the microsurgical clipping of AcoAAs using the IHA with early A1 exposure. METHODS This was a retrospective descriptive study in patients with AcoAA who received microsurgical clipping through the IHA with early A1 exposure between April 2016 and May 2019. Aneurysm morphology, projection, completeness of clipping, surgical complications, and outcomes were collected from medical records. RESULTS Twenty-five patients with AcoAA received microsurgical clipping via the IHA with early A1 exposure. Twenty-three patients (92%) presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Intraoperative rupture while dissecting the interhemispheric fissure occurred in 2 cases, for which proximal control via subfrontal route was effectively performed. Of the patients, 100% achieved complete obliteration of their aneurysms. Postoperative anosmia was detected in 22.7%. In ruptured cases, 16 (88.9%) of the good grade patients achieved a good outcome (Glasgow Outcome Scale scores of 4 and 5) at 3 months after the operation. CONCLUSIONS The IHA with early A1 is safe and effective for clipping AcoAAs.
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- Somkiat Wongsuriyanan
- Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Mao G, Gigliotti M, Aziz K, Aziz K. Transpalpebral Approach "Eyelid Incision" for Surgical Treatment of Intracerebral Aneurysms: Lessons Learned During a 10-Year Experience. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2020; 18:309-315. [PMID: 31414139 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opz217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The classic pterional, pretemporal, and orbitozygomatic approaches achieve large areas of exposure with easy maneuverability. In select cases (eg, some anterior circulation aneurysms), the minimally invasive fronto-orbital craniotomy can yield adequate exposure that must be balanced with its risk of frontalis injury. OBJECTIVE To detail a 10-yr experience using the transpalpebral approach, characterized by an incision whose camouflage is the natural eyelid crease, notably the effectiveness and outcomes of this exposure for anterior circulation aneurysms. METHODS In this retrospective review, 82 patients with 88 aneurysms underwent a supraorbital frontal minicraniotomy via the eyelid incision performed by a single neurosurgeon and closure by an oculoplastic surgeon (2007-2016). Incision of the orbiculi oculi developed a plane between the muscle and orbital septum superiorly. Outcomes recorded included aneurysm occlusion or residual, treatment modality (clipping/wrapping), postoperative hemorrhage or stroke, postoperative wound healing, and overall cosmesis. RESULTS Of 85 (97%) aneurysms treated by clipping, postoperative and follow-up imaging showed complete obliteration in 81 (95%) aneurysms and residuals in 4 (5%). Cosmetic outcomes for the eyelid incision were excellent: 81 (99%) patients noted excellent wound healing at follow-up and no scarring; 1 patient developed significant temporalis wasting and upper eyelid scarring after posterior communicating artery aneurysm clipping. Overall, 13 minor and 8 major complications affected 19 patients. CONCLUSION Our findings confirm the versatility of the eyelid supraorbital frontal minicraniotomy for common anterior circulation aneurysms. This large series found that postoperative complication risks were similar to traditional techniques and cosmetic results were excellent.
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- Gordon Mao
- Department of Neurosurgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.,Drexel University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Van Lanen RHGJ, Jacobi-Postma LAA, Veersema TJ, Teernstra OPM, Dings JTA. Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Intracranial Aneurysm Clipping Aided by Transit Time Flowmetry. World Neurosurg 2020; 136:e660-e670. [PMID: 31996334 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.01.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 10/23/2019] [Revised: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Since the International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial, coiling has been favored over clipping for intracranial aneurysms, resulting in selection of increasingly complex aneurysm configurations for clipping. We present the outcomes of clipping of aneurysms not suitable for coiling, with transit time flowmetry technology to aid monitoring of intraoperative flow. METHODS All consecutive patients surgically treated for intracranial aneurysms were included. We assessed intraoperative arterial blood flow in relation to postoperative ischemia and unfavorable outcome (modified Rankin Scale score 3-6), along with radiological occlusion rate, at 6 months and 1 year after surgery. RESULTS Mortality at 1 year was 7.9%, with a 21.6% rate of an unfavorable outcome. Almost all (96.1%) of patients with unruptured aneurysms had an favorable outcome at 1 year, compared with 71.9% of patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Postoperative computed tomography imaging showed an 86.7% occlusion rate and a 7.5% rate of clip-related ischemia. Flow <40% of baseline significantly predicted clip-related ischemia (odds ratio [OR], 5.14; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.41-8.4; P = 0.012). Clip reposition aided by transit time flowmetry resulted in restored flow >50% above baseline flow in 85.7% of aneurysms. Less than 50% flow from baseline was an independent predictor of unfavorable outcome (OR, 3.85; 95% CI, 1.6-9.0; P = 0.001), along other risk factors. CONCLUSION In this study of clinical and radiological outcomes of surgically treated cerebral aneurysms not suitable for unassisted coiling, we showed positive results for these challenging aneurysms, aided by transit time flowmetry as a valuable tool, providingquantitative measurements of arterial blood flow to help achieve optimal clip placement and minimizing aneurysm residuals that may be sites of rebleeding. Adequate flow, defined as ≥50% of baseline, greatly reduces the risk of unfavorable outcome.
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- Rick H G J Van Lanen
- Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands; Department of Neurosurgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Musara A, Yamada Y, Takizawa K, Seng LB, Kawase T, Miyatani K, Tanaka R, Higashiguchi S, Kumar A, Kutty RK, Ravisankar V, Kato Y, Teranishi T. Anterior Temporal Approach and Clipping of a High-Riding Basilar Tip Aneurysm: Case Report and Review of the Surgical Technique. Asian J Neurosurg 2020; 14:1283-1287. [PMID: 31903379 PMCID: PMC6896634 DOI: 10.4103/ajns.ajns_121_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Basilar apex aneurysms constitute 5%–8% of all intracranial aneurysms. Microsurgical clipping of basilar tip aneurysms is still advocated for as it is safe, especially for unruptured basilar tip aneurysms which have a low risk of postoperative mortality or morbidity. Careful patient preparation is needed preoperatively because the risk of intraoperative rupture is significant. Good surgical techniques should be applied. The skill will need to be preserved as endovascular surgery becomes more popular. This is a case of basilar tip aneurysm managed by clipping through the anterior temporal approach, followed by a review of the literature.
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- Aaron Musara
- Department of Surgery, Neurosurgery Unit, University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Banbuntane Hotokukai Hospital, Fujita Health University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Asahikawa Red Cross Hospital, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sungai Buloh Hospital, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Banbuntane Hotokukai Hospital, Fujita Health University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Banbuntane Hotokukai Hospital, Fujita Health University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Banbuntane Hotokukai Hospital, Fujita Health University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Banbuntane Hotokukai Hospital, Fujita Health University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Government Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Banbuntane Hotokukai Hospital, Fujita Health University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Banbuntane Hotokukai Hospital, Fujita Health University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Terakado T, Nakai Y, Ikeda G, Uemura K, Matsumaru Y, Ishikawa E, Matsumura A. Effectiveness of Low-Dose Intravenous Fentanyl for Postoperative Headache Management After Neck Clipping of Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms. World Neurosurg 2019; 134:e339-e345. [PMID: 31634620 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.10.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND After subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), headache management is often difficult owing to the need to use multiple analgesic drugs. Fentanyl is an opioid we can use after surgery, and it can decrease pain post SAH. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness and safety of fentanyl for management of headache after SAH. METHODS Twenty-two patients who underwent surgical clipping for ruptured intracranial aneurysms and complained of severe headache after the surgery were enrolled. Among them, 9 patients were given fentanyl combined with other analgesic drugs. The numeric rating scale score and dietary intake were measured in the acute phase after the SAH. RESULTS The numeric rating scale scores were significantly lower in the fentanyl (+) group. The maximum numeric rating scale decreased to <5 points within 16.5 ± 2.9 days in the fentanyl (-) group and within 12.0 ± 2.6 days in the fentanyl (+) group. The median numeric rating scale decreased to <5 points over 14.0 ± 4.2 days in the fentanyl (-) group and >7.7 ± 3.8 days in the fentanyl (+) group. At day 14, the fentanyl (+) group showed significantly better dietary intake than that of the fentanyl (-) group. CONCLUSIONS Using fentanyl after surgical clipping for ruptured intracranial aneurysms might decrease headache and produce few adverse effects. Adequate headache control showed improved dietary intake after SAH.
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- Toshitsugu Terakado
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tsukuba Medical Center Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tsukuba Medical Center Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tsukuba Medical Center Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tsukuba Medical Center Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Klinger DR, Reinard KA, Ajayi OO, Delashaw JB. Microsurgical Clipping of an Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm Using a Novel Robotic Visualization Tool in Lieu of the Binocular Operating Microscope: Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2019; 14:26-28. [PMID: 29253287 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opx081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [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: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The binocular operating microscope has been the visualization instrument of choice for microsurgical clipping of intracranial aneurysms for many decades. OBJECTIVE To discuss recent technological advances that have provided novel visualization tools, which may prove to be superior to the binocular operating microscope in many regards. METHODS We present an operative video and our operative experience with the BrightMatterTM Servo System (Synaptive Medical, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) during the microsurgical clipping of an anterior communicating artery aneurysm. To the best of our knowledge, the use of this device for the microsurgical clipping of an intracranial aneurysm has never been described in the literature. RESULTS The BrightMatterTM Servo System (Synaptive Medical) is a surgical exoscope which avoids many of the ergonomic constraints of the binocular operating microscope, but is associated with a steep learning curve. The BrightMatterTM Servo System (Synaptive Medical) is a maneuverable surgical exoscope that is positioned with a directional aiming device and a surgeon-controlled foot pedal. While utilizing this device comes with a steep learning curve typical of any new technology, the BrightMatterTM Servo System (Synaptive Medical) has several advantages over the conventional surgical microscope, which include a relatively unobstructed surgical field, provision of high-definition images, and visualization of difficult angles/trajectories. CONCLUSION This device can easily be utilized as a visualization tool for a variety of cranial and spinal procedures in lieu of the binocular operating microscope. We anticipate that this technology will soon become an integral part of the neurosurgeon's armamentarium.
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- Daniel R Klinger
- Department of Neurosurgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, Washington.,Department of Neurosurgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, Washington
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Stamates MM, Wong AK, Bhansali A, Wong RH. Supraorbital Keyhole Craniotomy for Basilar Artery Aneurysms: Accounting for the "Cliff" Effect. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2019; 13:182-187. [PMID: 28927224 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opw040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 12/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment of basilar artery aneurysms is challenging. While endovascular techniques have dominated, there still remain circumstances where open surgical clipping is required or preferred. Minimally invasive "keyhole" approaches are being used more frequently to provide the durability of surgical clipping with a lower morbidity profile; however, careful patient selection is required. The supraorbital "keyhole" approach has been described for the treatment of basilar artery aneurysms, but careful assessment of the basilar exposure is necessary to ensure proper visualization of the aneurysm and ability to obtain proximal vascular control. Various methods of estimating the basilar artery exposure in this approach have been described, including the anterior skull base line and the posterior clinoid line, but both are unreliable and inaccurate. OBJECTIVE To propose a new method, the orbital roof-dorsum line, to simply and accurately predict the basilar artery exposure. METHODS CT angiograms for 20 consecutive unique patients were analyzed to obtain the anterior skull base line, posterior clinoid line, and the orbital roof-dorsum line. CT angiograms were then loaded onto a Stealth neuronavigation system (Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minnesota) to obtain "true" visualization lengths. A case illustration is presented. RESULTS Pairwise comparison tests demonstrated that both the anterior skull base and the posterior clinoid estimation lines differed significantly from the "true" value ( P < .0001). Our orbital roof-dorsum estimation provided results that accurately predicted the "true" value ( P = .71). CONCLUSION The orbital roof-dorsum line provides a simple and reliable method of estimating basilar artery exposure and should be used whenever considering patients for surgical clipping by this approach.
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- Melissa M Stamates
- Department of Neurosurgery, North-Shore Neurological Institute, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illi-nois
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- State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Buffalo, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, North-Shore Neurological Institute, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illi-nois
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- Department of Neurosurgery, North-Shore Neurological Institute, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illi-nois
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Torné R, García S, Sanroman L, Rodríguez-Hernández A, Reyes L, Tercero J, Enseñat J. Safety and Feasibility Assessment of the O-Arm as an Intraoperative Angiography Device in Aneurysm Surgery. World Neurosurg 2019; 127:e1159-e1165. [PMID: 30995551 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.04.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the technique and initial experience of using a rotational 3-dimensional (3D) fluoroscopy system (O-arm; Medtronic) as intraoperative angiography (IA) in the surgery of cerebral aneurysms. METHODS The 3D IA with O-arm (IAWOA) was performed in a consecutive cohort of patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms. Conventional microsurgical clipping was performed with the assistance of indocyanine green videoangiography. Then the O-arm chassis was brought in, the ipsilateral internal carotid artery was catheterized, and contrasted images were acquired. Resulting datasets were exported in Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine and processed using the Osirix software in an accessory computer. The 3D image reconstruction was evaluated intraoperatively to confirm aneurysm occlusion and parent vessel patency. Afterward, agreement among IAWOA, indocyanine green videoangiography, and standard postoperative angiography was analyzed. RESULTS The initial pilot study was performed in 6 patients with 7 unruptured aneurysms. The aneurysm occlusion rate was 100%. The concordance of the IAWOA and the standard postoperative angiography was complete, both in terms of occlusion and parent vessel patency. No complications derived from the IAWOA were observed except in 1 patient, who presented a retroperitoneal hematoma without clinical consequences. CONCLUSIONS The 3D rotational fluoroscopy (O-arm) device could be safely and effectively used as an IA system in selected patients. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study reporting its use as an IA device. This technique seems to offer excellent image quality that could be compared with that of the gold standard 3D digital subtraction angiography but with a lower cost and versatility of use for other subspecialties.
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- Ramón Torné
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anestiology, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Glauser G, Piazza M, Choudhri OA. Aneurysm Dome Excision and Picket Fence Clip Reconstruction of a Previously Coiled Recurrent Giant Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm: Technical Nuances. World Neurosurg 2019; 127:24. [PMID: 30947002 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.03.233] [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: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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This video case illustrates key surgical steps required in safe management of a giant recurrent previously coiled middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm (Video 1). The patient described in this case was a 68-year-old man who presented with sudden-onset severe headache and dizziness. The patient had a history of a prior coil embolization of a 12-mm left middle cerebral artery aneurysm at an outside hospital. Imaging demonstrated recurrence now of a giant left middle cerebral artery aneurysm with coil compaction and left temporal lobe edema. Magnetic resonance imaging further demonstrated thrombus in the aneurysm and aneurysm wall enhancement concerning for impending rupture. Given the aneurysm size, imaging features, and mass effect, the aneurysm was treated with microsurgical clipping. This case is valuable to the literature with a clear video case illustration of aneurysm dome excision, aneurysm endarterectomy, and picket fence aneurysm neck reconstruction. Aneurysm dome excision is critical for treatment of giant aneurysms causing mass effect and was only used in this case because thrombus and coil mass did not allow for direct clipping across the neck without compromise of the MCA M2 branch. Hence, this video highlights key technical tenets, such as safe thrombus removal and adequate cleaning of the endoluminal surface and preparedness for bypass in challenging cases.
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- Gregory Glauser
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Glauser G, Choudhri OA. Microsurgical Clipping of Ophthalmic Aneurysms in an Endovascular Era: Sonopet-Assisted Intradural Clinoidectomy and Other Tenets. World Neurosurg 2019; 126:398. [PMID: 30898737 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.03.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Revised: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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These video cases present some unique technical tenets for microsurgical clipping of proximal internal carotid artery aneurysms (Video 1). The first patient is a 49-year-old woman with a history of a prior ruptured and treated right middle cerebral artery aneurysm who was found to have growth of known left middle cerebral artery and left internal carotid artery ophthalmic segment aneurysms on radiographic studies. An intradural clinoidectomy with Sonopet, with proximal control at cervical carotid and wide sylvian fissure exposure with ample sharp dissection of the aneurysm anatomy, allowed safe clipping of the ophthalmic aneurysm in this case. The second patient is a 39-year-old woman with a history of a prior left middle cerebral artery M2 occlusion with recent mechanical thrombectomy. The patient was found to have a 6-mm incidental, unruptured right internal cerebral artery paraophthalmic segment and 3-mm right posterior communicating artery aneurysm on radiographic studies. This patient underwent microsurgical clipping given unique patient factors. A similar controlled intradural clinoidectomy, with proximal cervical ICA control and aneurysmal segment trapping, allowed safe aneurysm exclusion. For patients with multiple aneurysms such as in these cases, the deeper proximal aneurysm should generally be treated first. The videos illustrate some key technical points in this regard.
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Glauser G, Hudgins E, Choudhri OA. Microsurgical Clip Reconstruction of Ruptured Dissecting PICA Aneurysm: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. World Neurosurg 2019; 126:285. [PMID: 30872198 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.02.161] [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: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This case is a presentation of technical tenets for the microsurgical clipping of a ruptured posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) aneurysm (Video 1). The patient described in this case was a 19-year-old male with a history of polysubstance abuse who presented from an outside hospital after being found unresponsive and admitted for a subarachnoid hemorrhage 7 days earlier. Noninvasive vascular imaging completed at the outside hospital showed no clear intracranial aneurysm except some irregularity of left PICA proximally. The cerebral angiogram subsequently completed after transfer demonstrated a left dissecting PICA aneurysm from the anterior medullary segment of the PICA. Endovascular options were considered to be high risk for this patient due to the wide neck of the aneurysm. Stent coiling was not considered the best option given the concern about recent subarachnoid hemorrhage and the need for antiplatelets. This case is valuable to the literature as it illustrates technical steps required for reconstructing an aneurysm with a dissected wall with pseudoaneurysmal formation, the need for early proximal control, and the use of intraoperative adenosine for temporary cardiac standstill.
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- Gregory Glauser
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Kan I, Kato N, Otani K, Abe Y, Ishibashi T, Murayama Y. Intravenous 3-Dimensional Digital Subtraction Angiography During Surgical Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysm. World Neurosurg 2019; 126:533-536. [PMID: 30862577 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.02.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although intraarterial 3-dimensional digital subtraction angiography (ia-3DDSA) using an angiographic C-arm system is still the gold standard for postoperative confirmation of surgical clipping of intracranial aneurysms, ia-3DDSA requires catheterization and intraarterial injection of contrast medium, which adds risks to the surgical procedure and takes time. We propose a less invasive acquisition of 3D digital subtraction angiography with intravenous injection (iv-3DDSA) in the hybrid operating room to confirm the results of surgical clipping immediately after surgery. CASE DESCRIPTION A 56-year-old woman was diagnosed with an incidental wide-necked aneurysm located at the distal anterior cerebral artery. We performed surgical clipping. During the surgery, indocyanine green video angiography and Doppler ultrasonography were used for confirmation, and after the surgery iv-3DDSA and ia-3DDSA were performed with the angiography C-arm system in the hybrid operating room while the patient was still under anesthesia. We could confirm that there was no neck remnant left and that the parent vessels were patent on both iv-3DDSA and ia-3DDSA images. The image quality of iv-3DDSA was sufficient for all treatment evaluations and offered the additional benefits of visualizing the whole angioarchitecture including the contralateral side, being less invasive, and requiring only a few minutes until the availability of images. CONCLUSIONS Iv-3DDSA can be useful for postsurgical confirmation of clipping of aneurysms in the hybrid operating room.
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- Issei Kan
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Siemens Healthcare K.K., AT Innovation Department, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, The Jikei University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Anatomic variations of the anterior cerebral artery-anterior communicating artery complex (ACA-AComA) are common. An infra-optic course of the A1-ACA is extremely rare, and recognition of this variant is very important in planning surgery for ACA-AComA complex aneurysms. We present two cases of spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage due to ruptured AComA aneurysms with unilateral infra-optic course of the A1-ACA. In both the cases, the preoperative catheter angiography revealed low bifurcation with a horizontal course of internal carotid artery. In our first case, the finding was rather unexpected; however, in our second case, we could anticipate an infra-optic course of A1-ACA. Preoperative recognition of this anomaly helps in achieving proximal vascular control with ease and confidence. It also enhances surgical safety of aneurysm clipping, by avoiding unnecessary dissection elsewhere. This emphasizes the importance of careful preoperative angiographic evaluation. In the presence of this anomaly, one should always search for other associated vascular anomalies.
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- H S Nandish
- Department of Neurosurgery, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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de Font-Réaulx Rojas E, Martínez Ochoa EE, López López R, López Díaz LG. Infrared thermography brain mapping surveillance in vascular neurosurgery for anterior communicating artery aneurysm clipping. Surg Neurol Int 2018; 9:188. [PMID: 30294492 PMCID: PMC6169343 DOI: 10.4103/sni.sni_58_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 02/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: Infrared thermography (IT) is a noninvasive, real-time diagnostic method that requires no contact with the patient and has a broad spectrum of potential applications in neurosurgery. It has been previously demonstrated the high sensitivity and specificity that IT has to detect brain blood flow changes. Case Description: The case is based on a 64-year-old diabetic and hypertensive male, to whom an anterior communicating artery (ACoA) incidental aneurysm was discovered. We performed the basal infrared thermography mapping (ITM) and immediately after the transitory clip placement in both A1 segments of the anterior cerebral artery (A1-ACA), we performed a second ITM of the exposed brain cortex. After the definitive clip placement in the neck of the ACoA aneurysm, we removed the transitory clips of both A1-ACA and performed a third ITM of the cortical surface, without finding any cortical cooling or significative temperature differences (Ϫt) compared to the basal ITM. The postoperatory computed tomography (CT) and angio-CT did not show any ischemic damage and confirmed the accurate aneurysm clipping. Conclusions: The ITM seems to be a real-time, safe, and useful brain mapping method to identify different temperature zones and temperature dispersion gradients in the human brain cortex. More studies are needed to evaluate the potential applications of IT mapping of the human brain and its use in neurosurgery and vascular neurosurgery.
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- Department of Neuroanesthesiology, National Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery "Manuel Velasco Suárez", Mexico City, México
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- Department of Neurosurgery, High Speciality Medical Unit, La Raza Hospital, Mexican Social Security Institute, Mexico City, México
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- Department of Neuroanesthesiology, National Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery "Manuel Velasco Suárez", Mexico City, México
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Chen JH, Huang CY, Lee YC, Wang KW, Liliang PC, Liang CL, Lu K, Chen HJ, Sun YT, Wang HK. Comparative Cost Analysis for the Surgical and Endovascular Treatment of Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms in Taiwan: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study. World Neurosurg 2018; 116:e485-e490. [PMID: 29758371 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 02/21/2018] [Revised: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Using a database that enabled longitudinal follow-up, we assessed the cost, outcome, complications, and readmission rate of ruptured cerebral aneurysms repaired by surgical clipping and endovascular coiling. METHODS This study was a retrospective review of data from a series of patients who underwent surgical clipping or endovascular coiling of ruptured cerebral aneurysms between 1996 and 2013. The medical records and hospital cost data were all examined. RESULTS A total of 7690 and 1380 cases were treated with clipping and coiling, respectively. Patients treated with clipping had more comorbidities and were older. The average total cost for endovascular coiling was $13,974.3, whereas the average total cost for surgical clipping was $16,581.7. Perioperative (30-day) mortality was 10.7% in patients with coiled aneurysms, compared with 12.6% in those with clipped aneurysms (P = 0.045). After 1 year of follow-up, clipping was associated with a significantly longer length of hospital stay (P < 0.001) and significantly higher total hospital costs (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS In Taiwan, the total hospital costs for the surgical clipping of cerebral aneurysms were higher than for endovascular coiling, and the surgical results were associated with significant complications. We suggest that the indications for coiling might need to be expanded from the current standards dictated by the guidelines in Taiwan.
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- Jian-Han Chen
- Department of General Surgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Neurosurgical Service, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; School of Medicine for International Students, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cancer E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; School of Medicine for International Students, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cancer E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; School of Medicine for International Students, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine for International Students, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Neurosurgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine for International Students, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Neurosurgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine for International Students, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Neurosurgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine for International Students, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Neurosurgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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