Pub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2024.11.004
Alejandro Augusto Ortega Rodriguez, Santiago Nicolás Valbuena Dussan, José Luís Caro Cardera, Jordi de Manuel-Rimbau Muñoz
During lymphoma's natural history of disease, 5-10% of cases may develop Central Nervous affectation. We present the case of a 57-years-old man with less than 24 h of onset symptoms of paraparesis, lower limb hypoesthesia and sphincter dysfunction who was operated due to dorsal tumor with epidural component which caused severe cord compression. Pathological analysis concluded atypical T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, a rare subtype of lymphoma which accounts 1%-2% of all Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas. Our case was particularly aggressive and atypical due to its origin in paraspinal soft tissue. Despite specific treatment, the patient presented an early epidural relapse, frequent in this lymphoma subtype.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2024.07.007
Silvia Vázquez Sufuentes, Loreto Esteban Estallo, Jesús Moles Herbera, Luis Manuel González Martínez, Jouke Sieds van Popta, Juan Casado Pellejero
Background and objectives
The prevalence of unruptured intracranial aneurysms is 1–3%. The annual rupture rate increases in patients with multiple aneurysms that presented a previous hemorrhage from another aneurysm.
Objectives
To evaluate outcomes of clipping unruptured aneurysms, comparing patients with single or multiple aneurysms clipped, describe the complications related to surgery and to identify risk factors predicting an unfavorable outcome.
Materials and methods
Retrospective study including patients who underwent clipping of unruptured aneurysms between 2020–2023 at our center. Occlusion rate, complications, and functional outcome were analyzed. Risk factors for poor prognosis are identified using univariate model.
Results
82 patients with 114 aneurysms were treated with microsurgery. Multiple aneurysms were clipped in 22 patients. A mini-open approach was used in 86,5% of cases. Complete occlusion in angio3D was found in 78.6% of clipped aneurysms. Complication rate was 12.2%, including asymptomatic cases. Mortality was 0%. The probability of 1 point mRS worsening was 7.3% and 2 or more points was 1.2%, with a good functional outcome in 98.9%. Clipping multiple aneurysms, miniopen approaches, or surgery in patients with previous subarachnoid hemorrhage did not increase the risk of complications. Posterior circulation aneurysms surgery increased the risk of ischemia.
Conclusions
The management for unruptured intracranial aneurysms should be multimodal and based on clinical and radiological outcomes. Microsurgery is a valid and safe technique, with 0% mortality and bleeding rates and 1,2% rate of severe morbidity in our series.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2024.07.008
Aida Antuña Ramos , Juan Mayordomo-Colunga , Raquel Blanco Lago , Marco Antonio Álvarez Vega
Acute fulminant cerebral edema is a type of rapidly progressive encephalitis that occurs in children and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
We present a clinical case with seizures, rapid neurological deterioration and the early appearance of cerebral herniation signs. Although the radiological tests were initially normal and there are no established parameters that predict the evolution of encephalitis to a rapidly progressive subtype, the clinical evolution forced to consider the decompressive craniectomy due to the lack of response to the medical management of the cerebral edema. It may be necessary take a brain biopsy to confirm the etiology of the encephalitis origin of acute fulminant cerebral edema. The objective of surgery should be not only to increase survival, but also to reduce subsequent neurological sequelae.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2024.07.009
Andrey Grin, Vasiliy Karanadze, Ivan Lvov, Anton Kordonskiy, Aleksandr Talypov, Vladimir Smirnov, Petr Zakharov
Objective
To conduct a systematic review of studies on various posterior pedicle screw fixation (PSF) methods used for treating neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures and to identify the most effective and safe approaches.
Methods
We conducted a systematic review adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, with the study registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024531093). The inclusion criteria were: (1) publication dates from January 1, 2004, to December 31, 2023; (2) availability of full-text articles in English; (3) thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurological deficits; (4) patients aged over 18; (5) reports on treatment outcomes or complications; (6) a mean follow-up period of at least 12 months.
Results
A total of 69 articles covering 116 patient groups were included. Our analysis highlighted the advantages of short-segment fixation without fusion over monosegmental, short-segment and long-segment fusion in terms of shorter operation times and reduced intraoperative blood loss (p = 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively). Extensive fusion was associated with a significantly higher frequency of deep surgical site infections compared to other PSF methods (p = 0.043). Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, applied to patients with lower body compression rates and kyphotic deformities, led to less potential for correction (p = 0.004), yet significantly decreased blood loss (p = 0.011), operation duration (p < 0.0001), and hospitalization duration (p < 0.0001). No significant benefits were observed with the use of additional intermediate screws in short-segment PSF.
Conclusions
Short-segment pedicle screw fixation could be the optimal surgical treatment method for neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures. The use of posterior lateral fusion in this context may increase the deep surgical site infection rate without reducing the frequency of implant-related complications or improving long-term treatment outcomes. The percutaneous approach remains the preferred technique; however, its limited reduction capabilities should be carefully considered during surgical planning for patients with severe kyphotic deformities. The application of intermediate screws in such patients has not demonstrated significant advantages. Removing the fixation system has not led to a significant decrease in implant-related complications or improvement in quality of life. The data obtained from the systematic review may assist surgeons in selecting the most appropriate surgical treatment method for patients with neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures, thereby avoiding ineffective procedures and improving both short-term and long-term outcomes.
{"title":"Effective method of pedicle screw fixation in patients with neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures: a systematic review of studies published over the last 20 years","authors":"Andrey Grin, Vasiliy Karanadze, Ivan Lvov, Anton Kordonskiy, Aleksandr Talypov, Vladimir Smirnov, Petr Zakharov","doi":"10.1016/j.neucie.2024.07.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.neucie.2024.07.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To conduct a systematic review of studies on various posterior pedicle screw fixation (PSF) methods used for treating neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures and to identify the most effective and safe approaches.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We conducted a systematic review adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, with the study registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024531093). The inclusion criteria were: (1) publication dates from January 1, 2004, to December 31, 2023; (2) availability of full-text articles in English; (3) thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurological deficits; (4) patients aged over 18; (5) reports on treatment outcomes or complications; (6) a mean follow-up period of at least 12 months.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 69 articles covering 116 patient groups were included. Our analysis highlighted the advantages of short-segment fixation without fusion over monosegmental, short-segment and long-segment fusion in terms of shorter operation times and reduced intraoperative blood loss (p = 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively). Extensive fusion was associated with a significantly higher frequency of deep surgical site infections compared to other PSF methods (p = 0.043). Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, applied to patients with lower body compression rates and kyphotic deformities, led to less potential for correction (p = 0.004), yet significantly decreased blood loss (p = 0.011), operation duration (p < 0.0001), and hospitalization duration (p < 0.0001). No significant benefits were observed with the use of additional intermediate screws in short-segment PSF.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Short-segment pedicle screw fixation could be the optimal surgical treatment method for neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures. The use of posterior lateral fusion in this context may increase the deep surgical site infection rate without reducing the frequency of implant-related complications or improving long-term treatment outcomes. The percutaneous approach remains the preferred technique; however, its limited reduction capabilities should be carefully considered during surgical planning for patients with severe kyphotic deformities. The application of intermediate screws in such patients has not demonstrated significant advantages. Removing the fixation system has not led to a significant decrease in implant-related complications or improvement in quality of life. The data obtained from the systematic review may assist surgeons in selecting the most appropriate surgical treatment method for patients with neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures, thereby avoiding ineffective procedures and improving both short-term and long-term outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":74273,"journal":{"name":"Neurocirugia (English Edition)","volume":"35 6","pages":"Pages 299-310"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
To determine the prevalence, clinical and radiological risk factors, and surgical management of post-traumatic syringomyelia (PTS) in a 19-year cohort study of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients treated at a SCI rehabilitation center.
Methods
Retrospective study of SCI patients in whom PTS was radiologically confirmed between January 2000 and December 2018. Protocols for assessing signs and symptoms of PTS were applied prior to PTS diagnosis and treatment and later at neurosurgical and rehabilitation reviews. The variables analyzed were prevalence, demographic data, trauma event, clinical and radiological risk factors, location and size of the syrinx, and effectiveness of the surgical procedures.
Results
Over the 19-year period, review of 920 SCI patients revealed 85 patients who met the clinical and neuroradiological criteria for the diagnosis of PTS and who were prospectively followed. Road traffic accidents were the leading cause of injury (n = 58; 68.2%), syringomyelia was most commonly observed in the thoracic spine (n = 56; 65.9%), and upper extremity paresis was the most common indication for surgical treatment (n = 27; 45%). Surgical treatment was indicated in 48 patients and the operative procedures included 29 syringopleural shunts (60.4%), 17 adhesiolysis (35.4%), and two syringosubarachnoid shunts (4.1%). The prevalence of PTS was 9% and was higher in patients with ASIA impairment scale grade A injuries. Most patients with PTS (63/85, 74.1%) were treated surgically at the time of injury. There was a significant reduction both in the extent (p = 0.05) and largest area (p = 0.001) of the syrinx after surgical treatment. Reoperation rates were 47% and 37.9% for adhesiolysis and syringopleural shunting, respectively.
Conclusion
Follow-up and routine clinical examination of SCI patients is critical for the diagnosis of PTS in patients with late neurological deterioration. Surgical treatment has a positive impact in reducing the size of the syrinx as seen on postoperative MRI.
{"title":"Epidemiological aspects of syringomyelia in a 19-year old cohort of spinal cord injury patients","authors":"Vitor Viana Bonan de Aguiar , Giovani Batista , Ricardo Gepp , Asdrubal Falavigna","doi":"10.1016/j.neucie.2024.09.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.neucie.2024.09.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To determine the prevalence, clinical and radiological risk factors, and surgical management of post-traumatic syringomyelia (PTS) in a 19-year cohort study of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients treated at a SCI rehabilitation center.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Retrospective study of SCI patients in whom PTS was radiologically confirmed between January 2000 and December 2018. Protocols for assessing signs and symptoms of PTS were applied prior to PTS diagnosis and treatment and later at neurosurgical and rehabilitation reviews. The variables analyzed were prevalence, demographic data, trauma event, clinical and radiological risk factors, location and size of the syrinx, and effectiveness of the surgical procedures.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Over the 19-year period, review of 920 SCI patients revealed 85 patients who met the clinical and neuroradiological criteria for the diagnosis of PTS and who were prospectively followed. Road traffic accidents were the leading cause of injury (n = 58; 68.2%), syringomyelia was most commonly observed in the thoracic spine (n = 56; 65.9%), and upper extremity paresis was the most common indication for surgical treatment (n = 27; 45%). Surgical treatment was indicated in 48 patients and the operative procedures included 29 syringopleural shunts (60.4%), 17 adhesiolysis (35.4%), and two syringosubarachnoid shunts (4.1%). The prevalence of PTS was 9% and was higher in patients with ASIA impairment scale grade A injuries. Most patients with PTS (63/85, 74.1%) were treated surgically at the time of injury. There was a significant reduction both in the extent (p = 0.05) and largest area (p = 0.001) of the syrinx after surgical treatment. Reoperation rates were 47% and 37.9% for adhesiolysis and syringopleural shunting, respectively.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Follow-up and routine clinical examination of SCI patients is critical for the diagnosis of PTS in patients with late neurological deterioration. Surgical treatment has a positive impact in reducing the size of the syrinx as seen on postoperative MRI.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":74273,"journal":{"name":"Neurocirugia (English Edition)","volume":"35 6","pages":"Pages 311-318"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142367751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2024.07.005
Fernando García Pérez , Ascensión Contreras Jiménez , Beatriz Agredano Ávila , José Masegosa González
Solitary fibrous tumors are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that can develop in any part of the body, with those that settle intracranially being confused with meningiomas as a general rule. We present the case of a 57-year-old man referred to our hospital due to bifrontal headache, anosmia, and behavioral alterations of 6 months' duration. Radiological studies revealed the existence of a large tumor mass with an extra-axial appearance and location in the anterior cranial fossa, initially compatible with a giant meningioma of the olfactory groove. Gross total resection of the mass was carried out. The pathological diagnosis was unexpected: a solitary fibrous tumor (WHO grade 1, 2021). Given the aggressive nature of these lesions, with a tendency to recurrence, malignant transformation and even metastasis, surgery with macroscopically complete resection intention should constitute the first therapeutic option. Close clinical-radiological follow-up after the procedure is justified.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2024.06.003
Objetive
In Europe, units with Dual-trained Neurovascular Surgeons (DTNS) skilled in both open neurosurgery (ON) and endovascular neurosurgery (EN) are scarce. For instance, in Spain, our unit is unique within the public health system, where all neurovascular procedures are carried out by DTNS. Our study aims to evaluate the evolution in treating ruptured intracranial aneurysms (rICAs) and assess the impact of this evolution on clinical outcomes.
Methods
A retrospective cohort study was performed on rICAs treated in our unit from October 2012 to June 2023. We reviewed clinical and radiological data to analyze the evolution of ON and EN over time, as well as their impact on patient outcomes. Univariate, multivariate, and mixed-effects models were utilized to discern temporal changes.
Results
The modified Fisher Scale (mFS) and the modified World Federation of Neurological Surgeons scale (mWFNS) showed strong correlation with the outcome at 6 months outcomes, both with p < 0.00001. However, the surgical intervention method, ON versus EN, did not significantly affect outcomes (p > 0.85). In adjusted multivariate logistic regression, mFS (−1.579, p: 0.011) and mWFNS (−0.872, p < 0.001) maintained their significance. rICAs location was significant when comparing ON to EN p = 0.0001. A significant temporal trend favored the selection of EN p = 0.0058). Mixed-effects time series modeling indicated that while patient characteristics and rICA specifics did not predict treatment choice, the year of treatment was significantly correlated (0.161, p = 0.002). Logistic regression with interaction terms for time and treatment type did not produce significant results.
Conclusion
Our findings suggest that despite an increased adoption of EN techniques, there has been no change in patient outcomes. Even with the rise of EN, our unit continues to perform ON for a higher proportion of rICAs than most national hospitals. We propose that a “dual approach” offers advantages in a patient individualized treatment decision protocol in the European context.
{"title":"Integrating endovascular techniques into established open neurosurgery practice: a temporal analysis of treatment evolution in a dual-trained neurosurgical unit","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.neucie.2024.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.neucie.2024.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objetive</h3><div>In Europe, units with Dual-trained Neurovascular Surgeons (DTNS) skilled in both open neurosurgery<span> (ON) and endovascular neurosurgery<span> (EN) are scarce. For instance, in Spain, our unit is unique within the public health<span> system, where all neurovascular procedures are carried out by DTNS. Our study aims to evaluate the evolution in treating ruptured intracranial aneurysms (rICAs) and assess the impact of this evolution on clinical outcomes.</span></span></span></div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A retrospective cohort study was performed on rICAs treated in our unit from October 2012 to June 2023. We reviewed clinical and radiological data to analyze the evolution of ON and EN over time, as well as their impact on patient outcomes. Univariate, multivariate, and mixed-effects models were utilized to discern temporal changes.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The modified Fisher Scale (mFS) and the modified World Federation of Neurological Surgeons scale (mWFNS) showed strong correlation with the outcome at 6 months outcomes, both with p < 0.00001. However, the surgical intervention method, ON versus EN, did not significantly affect outcomes (p > 0.85). In adjusted multivariate logistic regression<span><span>, mFS (−1.579, p: 0.011) and mWFNS (−0.872, p < 0.001) maintained their significance. rICAs location was significant when comparing ON to EN p = 0.0001. A significant temporal trend favored the selection of EN p = 0.0058). Mixed-effects time series modeling indicated that while </span>patient characteristics and rICA specifics did not predict treatment choice, the year of treatment was significantly correlated (0.161, p = 0.002). Logistic regression with interaction terms for time and treatment type did not produce significant results.</span></div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our findings suggest that despite an increased adoption of EN techniques, there has been no change in patient outcomes. Even with the rise of EN, our unit continues to perform ON for a higher proportion of rICAs than most national hospitals. We propose that a “dual approach” offers advantages in a patient individualized treatment decision protocol in the European context.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":74273,"journal":{"name":"Neurocirugia (English Edition)","volume":"35 6","pages":"Pages 281-288"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141473309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2024.06.002
Chiari malformations (CM) are often diagnosed in childhood and younger adults, with an incidence of only 0.77% in adult populations. Patients with CM may develop syringomyelia and increased intracranial pressure (ICP) due to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obstruction and altered fluid dynamics at the cervicomedullary junction. We describe the case of a 65-year-old female presenting with an angionegative subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) with concomitant new diagnosis of CM type I with syringomyelia. After ruling out any aneurysm or vascular malformations, she underwent a suboccipital craniectomy for a Chiari decompression with a C1 laminectomy. There were no complications with the surgery and her symptoms improved. This case report highlights the unusual presentation of a CM.
{"title":"Chiari malformation presenting with subarachnoid hemorrhage: a case report","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.neucie.2024.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.neucie.2024.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span>Chiari malformations<span> (CM) are often diagnosed in childhood and younger adults, with an incidence of only 0.77% in adult populations. Patients with CM may develop syringomyelia<span> and increased intracranial pressure (ICP) due to </span></span></span>cerebrospinal fluid<span><span> (CSF) obstruction and altered fluid dynamics at the cervicomedullary junction. We describe the case of a 65-year-old female presenting with an angionegative subarachnoid hemorrhage<span> (SAH) with concomitant new diagnosis of CM type I with syringomyelia. After ruling out any aneurysm or </span></span>vascular malformations<span><span>, she underwent a suboccipital craniectomy for a Chiari decompression with a C1 </span>laminectomy. There were no complications with the surgery and her symptoms improved. This case report highlights the unusual presentation of a CM.</span></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":74273,"journal":{"name":"Neurocirugia (English Edition)","volume":"35 6","pages":"Pages 319-322"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141473308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current treatment of cervical spine spondylodiscitis generally involves a radical surgical debridement and stable reconstruction together with antibiotic therapy until complete healing. But this classical approach could be difficult for patients who have been treated previously for an esophageal carcinoma and received radiotherapy.
We present a case of a 75-year-old male who underwent an esophageal dilation procedure and developed afterward a spondylodiscitis with epidural abscess due to a neglected esophageal perforation. Blood cultures were positive for Peptostreptococcus. Cervical spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess are extremely rare complications of esophageal dilations. Successful treatment without debridement was achieved by performing a posterior fixation without decompression associated with antibiotic therapy for 8 weeks. The present case highlights that spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess may be treated in selected cases where the anterior neck is unapproachable and with a recognized pathogen by a posterior approach fixation without debridement, in association to specific antibiotic therapy.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-28DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2024.10.003
Mario Gomar-Alba, José Javier Guil-Ibáñez, Fernando García-Pérez, María José Castelló-Ruíz, Leandro Saucedo, Antonio José Vargas-López, José Masegosa-González
Background and objective: Neuronavigation in ventriculoscopy has been described in several papers. However, there are different ventriculoscopes and navigation systems. Because of these different combinations, it is difficult to find detailed navigation protocols for each ventriculoscope. We describe, step by step, a simple method to navigate both the trajectory to reach the ventricular system and the intraventricular work for the LOTTA ventriculoscope.
Methods: We used a rigid ventriculoscope (LOTTA, KarlStorz) with an electromagnetic stylet (S8-StealthSystem, Medtronic) as the main navigation tool. The protocol is based on a 3D printed trocar or alternatively, on a modification of the original trocar for extraventricular phase navigation and a modified pediatric nasogastric tube for intraventricular phase navigation.
Results: The protocol can be set up in less than 10min. The extraventricular part is navigated by inserting the electromagnetic stylet inside the 3D printed trocar or inside the original modified trocar. Intraventricular navigation is performed by combining a modified pediatric nasogastric tube with the electromagnetic stylet inside the working channel of the endoscope. The most critical point is to obtain a blunt, bloodless approach to the ventricle and to achieve perfect alignment of all target structures by means of previously planned pure straight trajectories.
Conclusions: This protocol is easy to set up, avoids rigid head fixation, bulky optical navigation accessories, while allows continuous navigation of both parts of the surgery. Since we have implemented this protocol, we have seen a significant improvement in both simple and complex neuroendoscopy procedures as the surgery is dramatically simplified.
背景和目的：多篇论文对脑室镜检查中的神经导航进行了描述。然而，脑室镜和导航系统各不相同。由于这些不同的组合，很难找到适合每种脑室镜的详细导航方案。我们将逐步描述一种简单的方法，为 LOTTA 心室镜导航到达心室系统的轨迹和心室内工作：方法：我们使用带有电磁针（S8-StealthSystem，美敦力）的刚性心室镜（LOTTA，KarlStorz）作为主要导航工具。该方案基于三维打印套管，或者对原始套管进行改装，用于室外期导航，对改装后的小儿鼻胃管用于室内期导航：结果：该方案可在 10 分钟内完成设置。结果：该方案可在 10 分钟内完成设置，通过在 3D 打印套管内或原始改良套管内插入电磁针来导航室外部分。在内窥镜的工作通道内，通过将改良的小儿鼻胃管与电磁套管相结合来进行腔内导航。最关键的一点是钝性、无血地进入心室，并通过先前规划的纯直线轨迹实现所有目标结构的完美对准：该方案易于设置，避免了僵硬的头部固定和笨重的光学导航配件，同时允许对手术的两个部分进行连续导航。自从我们实施这一方案以来，简单和复杂的神经内镜手术都有了显著改善，因为手术大大简化了。
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