Comparative analysis of the lumboperitoneal shunt versus ventriculoperitoneal shunt for leptomeningeal metastasis-associated hydrocephalus in non-small cell lung cancer

IF 1.9 3区医学 Q3 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY Acta Neurochirurgica Pub Date : 2025-03-19 DOI:10.1007/s00701-025-06490-y

Minjoon Kim, Chaejin Lee, Sang-Youl Yoon, Seong-Hyun Park, Jeong-Hyun Hwang, Kyunghun Kang, Eunhee Park, Sunha Choi, Shin Yup Lee, Seung Soo Yoo, Yee Soo Chae, Ki-Su Park

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Abstract

Purpose

Leptomeningeal metastasis (LM)-associated hydrocephalus is a rare but severe complication of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The spread of malignant cells to the leptomeninges obstructs cerebrospinal fluid flow and increases intracranial pressure (ICP). This study compared the outcomes of lumboperitoneal (LP) and ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgeries in managing LM-associated hydrocephalus, focusing on symptom-free periods (SFPs) and overall survival (OS).

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 43 NSCLC patients with LM-associated hydrocephalus who underwent shunt surgery between 2017 and 2024. Patients were classified into LP (n = 23) and VP (n = 20) groups. Clinical characteristics, surgical outcomes, and survival rates were analyzed using Kaplan–Meier survival and Cox regression analyses. Karnofsky performance status (KPS), increased intracranial pressure (IICP) symptoms, and postoperative epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) treatment were evaluated for prognostic significance.

Results

No significant difference was observed between VP and LP shunt surgeries regarding SFP (VP: 5.02 ± 1.29 months, LP: 7.50 ± 2.86 months, p = 0.906) or OS (VP: 8.43 ± 1.89 months, LP: 9.62 ± 3.20 months, p = 0.820). High preoperative KPS, absence of ICP symptoms, and postoperative EGFR-TKI treatment were significantly associated with improved SFP and OS (p < 0.05). LP shunt surgery had shorter anesthesia and fewer complications compared to VP shunt surgery, representing a viable option for patients unsuitable for general anesthesia.

Conclusion

LP and VP shunt surgeries are equally effective for patients with LM-associated hydrocephalus in NSCLC. LP shunt surgery under local anesthesia could be recommended for its safety and patient acceptability. Favorable prognostic factors, including high KPS, absence of ICP, and postoperative EGFR-TKI treatment, should guide individualized treatment strategies to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Acta Neurochirurgica 医学-临床神经学

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4.40

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342

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1 months

期刊介绍： The journal "Acta Neurochirurgica" publishes only original papers useful both to research and clinical work. Papers should deal with clinical neurosurgery - diagnosis and diagnostic techniques, operative surgery and results, postoperative treatment - or with research work in neuroscience if the underlying questions or the results are of neurosurgical interest. Reports on congresses are given in brief accounts. As official organ of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies the journal publishes all announcements of the E.A.N.S. and reports on the activities of its member societies. Only contributions written in English will be accepted.