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Figueroa-Sanchez JA, Martinez HR, Riaño-Espinoza M, Avalos-Montes PJ, Moran-Guerrero JA, Solorzano-Lopez EJ, Perez-Martinez LE, Flores-Salcido RE. Partial Cranial Reconstruction Using Titanium Mesh after Craniectomy: An Antiadhesive and Protective Barrier with Improved Aesthetic Outcomes. World Neurosurg 2024; 185:207-215. [PMID: 38403012 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Describe a new, safe, technique that uses titanium mesh to partially cover skull defects immediately after decompressive craniectomy (DC). METHODS This study is a retrospective review of 8 patients who underwent DC and placement of a titanium mesh. The mesh partially covered the defect and was placed between the temporalis muscle and the dura graft. The muscle was sutured to the mesh. All patients underwent cranioplasty at a later time. The study recorded and analyzed demographic information, time between surgeries, extra-axial fluid collections, postoperative infections, need for reoperation, cortical hemorrhages, and functional and aesthetic outcomes. RESULTS After craniectomy, all patients underwent cranioplasty within an average of 112.5 days (30-240 days). One patient reported temporalis muscle atrophy, which was the only complication observed. During the cranioplasties, no adhesions were found between temporalis muscle, titanium mesh, and underlying dura. None of the patients showed complications in the follow-up computerized tomography scans. All patients had favorable aesthetic and functional results. CONCLUSIONS Placing a titanium mesh as an extra step during DC could have antiadhesive and protective properties, facilitating subsequent cranioplasty by preventing adhesions and providing a clear surgical plane between the temporalis muscle and intracranial tissues. This technique also helps preserve the temporalis muscle and enhances functional and aesthetic outcomes postcranioplasty. Therefore, it represents a safe alternative to other synthetic anti-adhesive materials. Further studies are necessary to draw definitive conclusions and elucidate long-term outcomes, however, the results obtained hold great promise for the safety and efficacy of this technique.
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- Jose A Figueroa-Sanchez
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Monterrey, Mexico; Instituto de Neurologia y Neurocirugia, Centro Médico Zambrano Hellion TecSalud, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Monterrey, Mexico; Instituto de Neurologia y Neurocirugia, Centro Médico Zambrano Hellion TecSalud, Monterrey, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Neurologia y Neurocirugia, Centro Médico Zambrano Hellion TecSalud, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Monterrey, Mexico; Instituto de Neurologia y Neurocirugia, Centro Médico Zambrano Hellion TecSalud, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Monterrey, Mexico; Instituto de Neurologia y Neurocirugia, Centro Médico Zambrano Hellion TecSalud, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Instituto de Neurologia y Neurocirugia, Centro Médico Zambrano Hellion TecSalud, Monterrey, Mexico
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Mekonnen M, Hovis G, Mahgerefteh N, Chandla A, Malkhasyan Y, Zhang AB, Yang I. A Case Series of DuraMatrix-Onlay ® Plus in Cranial Surgery Is Associated With a Low Complication Profile. Brain Tumor Res Treat 2023; 11:232-238. [PMID: 37953446 PMCID: PMC10641318 DOI: 10.14791/btrt.2023.0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND DuraMatrix-Onlay® Plus is a collagen dura membrane derived from purified bovine Achilles tendon. The matrix provides a scaffold for collagen synthesis and is intended to be used as an onlay without the need for dural sutures. The study aims to describe our experience with 33 consecutive patients who underwent a duraplasty procedure using the novel DuraMatrix-Onlay® Plus collagen dura membrane. METHODS This is a retrospective case series of 33 patients who underwent a duraplasty procedure at a single academic hospital in Los Angeles, CA, USA between May 2016 and March 2017. The primary outcome was the incidence rate of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. Secondary outcomes included rates of patient infection, dural substitute complication, and removal. RESULTS Thirty-three patients underwent a duraplasty procedure using the DuraMatrix-Onlay® Plus material. The average age of the patients was 41.12±7.34 years (range 2-75 years). There were 18 (54.5%) females and 15 (45.5%) males. The majority of procedures were elective operations for the resection of a lesion (n=19, 58%), and the average graft size was 17.69±4.73 cm². At an average follow-up of 3 months, there were no postoperative CSF leaks. The rates of patient infection, dural substitute complication, and removal were 6%, 6%, and 3%, respectively. CONCLUSION DuraMatrix-Onlay® Plus is associated with a low rate of postoperative CSF leakage and an acceptable complication profile. This result supports the use of collagen matrices for dural closure in general neurosurgical procedures.
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- Mahlet Mekonnen
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center of the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, USA
- Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed), Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, USA.
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Wang S, Tian Q, Wu Y, Zou L, Qu Y, Cai Q. Salvation of Temporalis Muscle in Cranioplasty: A Technique Note. World Neurosurg 2023; 176:31-34. [PMID: 37084843 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The preservation of the temporalis muscle during cranioplasty is very important for postoperative masticatory function and aesthetics. The key technique for temporalis muscle preservation is to find the surgical plane during the operation. METHODS In the past, the so-called antiadhesion method could not be used to find the surgical plane very well. Here, we describe a novel method for separating the temporalis muscle and dura through an illustrative case, utilizing the natural space of the temporalis muscle at the bony border attachment point. RESULTS The temporalis muscle is stretched by a wire saw to find the surgical plane quickly and accurately, maximizing the preservation of the temporalis muscle without damaging the dura. CONCLUSIONS The technical effect is ideal, the operation is simple, and the technique is suitable for promotion.
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- Shoujie Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Clinical skills training center, Tangdu hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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Nebor I, Hussein AE, Montemagno K, Fumagalli R, Labiad I, Xu A, Anderson Z, Patil Y, Sedaghat AR, Forbes JA. Primary Dural Repair via an Endoscopic Endonasal Corridor: Preliminary Development of a 3D-Printed Model for Training. Skull Base Surg 2022; 83:e260-e265. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Objectives Endonasal suturing is an investigational method for dural repair that has been reported to decrease the incidence of cerebrospinal fluid fistula. This method requires handling of single-shaft instrumentation in the narrow endonasal corridor. In this study, we designed a low-cost, surgical model using three-dimensional (3D) printing technology to simulate dural repair through the endonasal corridor and subsequently assess the utility of the model for surgical training.
Methods Using an Ultimaker 2+ printer, a 3D-printed replica of the cranial base and nasal cavity was fitted with tissue allograft to recapitulate the dural layer. Residents, fellows, and attending surgeons were asked to place two sutures using a 0-degree endoscope and single-shaft needle driver. Task completion time was recorded. Participants were asked to fill out a Likert scale questionnaire after the experiment.
Results Twenty-six participants were separated into groups based on their prior endoscope experience: novice, intermediate, and expert. Twenty-one (95.5%) residents and fellows rated the model as “excellent” or “good” in enhancing their technical skills with endoscopic instrumentation. Three of four (75%) of attendings felt that the model was “excellent” or “good” in usefulness for training in dural suturing. Novice participants required an average of 11 minutes for task completion, as compared with 8.7 minutes for intermediates and 5.7 minutes for experts.
Conclusion The proposed model appears to be highly effective in enhancing the endoscopic skills and recapitulating the task of dural repair. Such a low-cost model may be especially important in enhancing endoscopic facility in countries/regions with limited access to cadaveric specimens.
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- Ivanna Nebor
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Kozaki Y, Nonaka M, Miki K, Tanaka H, Abe H, Inoue T. Endoscopic-assisted Duraplasty with Collagen Matrix for Growing Skull Fracture: A Case Report. NMC Case Rep J 2022; 8:201-206. [PMID: 35079464 PMCID: PMC8769400 DOI: 10.2176/nmccrj.cr.2020-0174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Growing skull fracture (GSF) is a rare complication of pediatric head injury. Early diagnosis and immediate surgical intervention are required for the prevention of irreversible brain damage. Surgical management involves water-tight closure of the dural defect and commonly uses autologous materials because of tissue compatibility; however, a large skin flap and craniotomy are necessary to harvest the autologous materials and repair the dural defect. We describe a successful case of endoscopic-assisted duraplasty using collagen matrix in a female infant suffering from early phase GSF. A 4-month-old female infant presented with a GSF. We surgically treated her because the fracture width progressively expanded 6 days post-injury. A zigzag skin incision was made, and the extent of the skull fracture and dural laceration was observed using an endoscope. Utilizing the collagen matrix, duraplasty was performed to completely seal the dural defect. Subsequently, cranioplasty was performed and the opposite sides of the fracture margins were drawn and bonded by nylon suture. Postoperatively, the patient did not develop any complication or experience recurrence. This is the first report of duraplasty using collagen matrix in GSF, and the collagen matrix can be used as a dural substitute. This novel technique was safe and a less invasive surgical approach for treating patients with GSF.
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- Yuki Kozaki
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University Hospital and School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University Hospital and School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University Hospital and School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University Hospital and School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University Hospital and School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University Hospital and School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
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Marton E, Giordan E, Gallinaro P, Curzi C, Trojan D, Paolin A, Guerriero A, Rossi S, Bendini M, Longatti P, Canova G. Homologous amniotic membrane as a dural substitute in decompressive craniectomies. J Clin Neurosci 2021; 89:412-421. [PMID: 34052070 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A dura mater substitute in decompressive craniectomies must protect the brain while providing a dissection plane between the cortex and myocutaneous layer. The human amniotic membrane (AM) has anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and differentiation properties. We tested AM properties as a dural substitute by comparing the outcomes to biological ones. METHODS We prospectively collected data on 25 patients who randomly underwent decompressive craniectomy with lyophilized AM patches and 25 in which biological substitutes were utilized between 2015 and 2019. The AM was laid with the epithelial side facing the brain because of the anti-adhesive proprieties, while the chorion facing the myocutaneous flap. We collected data on demographics, neurological status, comorbidities, and surgical outcomes. Additionally, we created a score - dura mimicking score- and reviewed postoperative imaging and pathological specimens. RESULTS The majority (96%) of AM grafts were integrated into native dura. Thirteen patients scored as excellent and 11 good on our "dura mimicking score", showing tissue integration ability but no cerebral cortex adhesion. The histopathological analysis showed that AM had thick plates of dense fibrous tissue with small reactive vessels, reactive fibroblasts, and lymphocytes infiltrate. The AM group's first outcomes were not different from the biological substitute patients but higher integration rate to the dura and less adhesion to the myocutaneous flap in AM patients. CONCLUSIONS We documented the anti-adhesive, protective, and integrative properties of AM dural substitute patches in patients who underwent decompressive craniectomies, comparing the intraoperative differences and postoperative outcomes to biological dural substitutes.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aulss 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso, Italy.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aulss 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Aulss 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Aulss 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aulss 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso, Italy
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Shepetovsky D, Mezzini G, Magrassi L. Complications of cranioplasty in relationship to traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 44:3125-3142. [PMID: 33686551 PMCID: PMC8592959 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01511-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Despite being a common procedure, cranioplasty (CP) is associated with a variety of serious, at times lethal, complications. This study explored the relationship between the initial injury leading to decompressive craniectomy (DC) and the rates and types of complications after subsequent CP. It specifically compared between traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients and patients undergoing CP after DC for other indications.A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library databases using PRISMA guidelines was performed to include case-control studies, cohorts, and clinical trials reporting complication data for CP after DC. Information about the patients' characteristics and the rates of overall and specific complications in TBI and non-TBI patients was extracted, summarized, and analyzed.A total of 59 studies, including the authors' institutional experience, encompassing 9264 patients (4671 TBI vs. 4593 non-TBI) met the inclusion criteria; this total also included 149 cases from our institutional series. The results of the analysis of the published series are shown both with and without our series 23 studies reported overall complications, 40 reported infections, 10 reported new-onset seizures, 13 reported bone flap resorption (BFR), 5 reported post-CP hydrocephalus, 10 reported intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), and 8 reported extra-axial fluid collections (EFC). TBI was associated with increased odds of BFR (odds ratio [OR] 1.76, p < 0.01) and infection (OR 1.38, p = 0.02). No difference was detected in the odds of overall complications, seizures, hydrocephalus, ICH, or EFC.Awareness of increased risks of BFR and infection after CP in TBI patients promotes the implementation of new strategies to prevent these complications especially in this category of patients.
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- David Shepetovsky
- Department of Clinical Surgical Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Brambilla 74, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Surgical Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Brambilla 74, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Surgical Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Brambilla 74, 27100, Pavia, Italy. .,IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico S. Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
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Kim YH, Lee CH, Kim CH, Son DW, Lee SW, Song GS, Sung SK. Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Silicone Elastomer Sheet during Decompressive Craniectomy: Anti-Adhesive Role in Cranioplasty. Brain Sci 2021; 11:brainsci11010124. [PMID: 33477608 PMCID: PMC7831326 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11010124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Cranioplasty is a surgery to repair a skull bone defect after decompressive craniectomy (DC). If the process of dissection of the epidural adhesion tissue is not performed properly, it can cause many complications. We reviewed the effect of a silicone elastomer sheet designed to prevent adhesion. (2) Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 81 consecutive patients who underwent DC and subsequent cranioplasty at our institution between January 2015 and December 2019. We then divided the patients into two groups, one not using the silicone elastomer sheet (n = 50) and the other using the silicone elastomer sheet (n = 31), and compared the surgical outcomes. (3) Results: We found that the use of the sheet shortened the operation time by 24% and reduced the estimated blood loss (EBL) by 43% compared to the control group. Moreover, the complication rate of epidural fluid collection (EFC) in the group using the sheet was 16.7%, which was lower than that in the control group (41.7%, p < 0.023). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed the sheet (OR 0.294, 95% CI 0.093–0.934, p = 0.039) to be significantly related to EFC. (4) Conclusions: The technique using the silicone elastomer sheet allows surgeons to easily dissect the surgical plane during cranioplasty, which shortens the operation time, reduces EBL, and minimizes complications of EFC.
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- Young Ha Kim
- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea; (Y.H.K.); (C.H.L.); (C.H.K.); (D.W.S.); (S.W.L.); (G.S.S.)
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea; (Y.H.K.); (C.H.L.); (C.H.K.); (D.W.S.); (S.W.L.); (G.S.S.)
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea; (Y.H.K.); (C.H.L.); (C.H.K.); (D.W.S.); (S.W.L.); (G.S.S.)
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea; (Y.H.K.); (C.H.L.); (C.H.K.); (D.W.S.); (S.W.L.); (G.S.S.)
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea; (Y.H.K.); (C.H.L.); (C.H.K.); (D.W.S.); (S.W.L.); (G.S.S.)
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea; (Y.H.K.); (C.H.L.); (C.H.K.); (D.W.S.); (S.W.L.); (G.S.S.)
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea; (Y.H.K.); (C.H.L.); (C.H.K.); (D.W.S.); (S.W.L.); (G.S.S.)
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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Farias SA, Machado-Filho WS, Amorim RL, Paiva WS. Dural Repair Technique in Decompressive Craniotomy: Benefits During Cranioplasty. World Neurosurg 2019; 126:680. [PMID: 31546321 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.01.261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Division of Neurological Surgery, Clinics Hospital-University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Neurological Surgery, Clinics Hospital-University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Kongwad LI, Nair RP. Dural Substitutes and Presstitutes: The Final Word. World Neurosurg 2019; 127:665-666. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.03.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Kim JK, Park JY, Lee DW, Ro DH, Lee MC, Han HS. Temperature-sensitive anti-adhesive poloxamer hydrogel decreases fascial adhesion in total knee arthroplasty: A prospective randomized controlled study. J Biomater Appl 2019; 34:386-395. [DOI: 10.1177/0885328219852890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Wright JM, Raghavan A, Wright CH, Alonso A, Momotaz H, Sweet J, Sajatovic M, Selman W. Impact of Dual-Layer Duraplasty During Hemicraniectomy on Morbidity and Operative Metrics of Cranioplasty: A Retrospective Case-Control Study Comparing a Single-Layer with a Dual-Layer Technique. World Neurosurg 2019; 125:e1189-e1195. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.01.276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Risk factors for the development of seizures after cranioplasty in patients that sustained traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. Seizure 2019; 69:11-16. [PMID: 30952091 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2019.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Revised: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is used for the treatment of raised intracranial pressure secondary to traumatic brain injury. Cranioplasty is a reconstructive procedure that restores the structural integrity of the skull following (DC). Seizures are a recognised complication of cranioplasty but its incidence and risk factors in TBI patients are unclear. Accurate prognostication can help direct prophylactic and treatment strategies for seizures. In this systematic review, we aim to evaluate current literature on these factors. A PROSPERO-registered systematic review was performed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Data was synthesised qualitatively and quantitatively in meta-analysis where appropriate. A total of 8 relevant studies were identified, reporting 919 cranioplasty patients. Random-effects meta-analysis reveals a pooled incidence of post-cranioplasty seizures (PCS) of 5.1% (95% CI 2.6-8.2%). Identified risk factors from a single study included increasing age (OR 6.1, p = 0.006), contusion at cranioplasty location (OR 4.8, p = 0.015), and use of monopolar diathermy at cranioplasty (OR 3.5, p = 0.04). There is an association between an extended DC-cranioplasty interval and PCS risk although it did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.062). Predictive factors for PCS are poorly investigated in the TBI population to date. Heterogeneity of included studies preclude meta-analysis of risk factors. Further studies are required to define the true incidence of PCS in TBI and its predictors, and trials are needed to inform management of these patients.
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to identify risk factors and explore the possible prevention measures for seizures following cranioplasty. METHODS The authors performed a retrospective review of 142 consecutive patients who underwent cranioplasty following craniectomy for trauma or cerebral hemorrhage in Dezhou People's Hospital between January 2010 and January 2017. Patients who were diagnosed with aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cerebral infarction, and tumors (14), had seizures prior to cranioplasty (9) and those lost to follow-up (7) were excluded. Patients did not use antiepilepsy drugs from treatment of postcranioplasty seizures. The median follow-up time was 51.11 ± 31.59 months (range: 17-98 months). Analyses were performed on a database tracking age, sex, reason for craniectomy, operative time, time between operations, presence of dural substitute, diabetic status, hypertensive status, tobacco use, alcohol use, location of cranioplasty, classification, time and times of seizures following cranioplasty development. RESULTS One hundred twelve patients met study criteria. The overall rate of seizures following cranioplasty was 35.7% (40 out of 112 patients). There were no statistically significant associations between postcranioplasty seizures and sex, age, location of cranioplasty, cranioplasty materials, or dural substitute used in craniectomy. Postcranioplasty seizure frequency differed significantly according to reasons for depressive craniectomy. The incidence of postcranioplasty seizures was significantly higher in the first year than in later years. Incidence decreased progressively in subsequent years. CONCLUSION Incidence of seizures following cranioplasty was associated with the reason for depressive craniectomy.
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Dural defects are a common problem in clinical practice, and various types of dural substitutes have been used to deal with dural defects. These play an important role in dural repair. Dural substitutes have gradually reached researchers, neurosurgeons, and patients for approval. This article summarizes the structural characteristics of the dura mater and its regeneration after injury, and reviews the state of progress in research and application. It will provide a reference for the development and application of dural substitutes.
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Raghavan A, Wright JM, Huang Wright C, Sajatovic M, Miller J. Effect of Dural Substitute and Technique on Cranioplasty Operative Metrics: A Systematic Literature Review. World Neurosurg 2018; 119:282-289. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Wong ST, Ho WN, He Z, Yam KY. Epidural multi-slitted microporous non-absorbable patch in decompressive craniectomy to facilitate cranioplasty: a preliminary study. Br J Neurosurg 2018; 32:400-406. [PMID: 29862849 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2018.1480749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Developing a surgical plane between the temporalis muscle and the dura is the most technically challenging step when performing cranioplasty for post-decompressive craniectomy defects. The authors report a simple technique to demarcate this surgical plane by laying a multi-slitted, microporous polyesterurethane (MPU) patch during decompressive craniectomy. Specifically, they tried to avoid creating potential spaces around the patch, which is the inherent drawback of published anti-adhesive techniques. In 21 patients undergoing decompressive craniectomy, and in 11 of them subsequently undergoing cranioplasty, there was no wound related complications. During cranioplasty, no epidural fluid collection was found; the patch could be separated from the temporalis muscle and the dura with blunt dissection leaving the muscle intact. They conclude that their epidural MPU patch technique is a safe technique, and appears useful to facilitate cranioplasty by helping the surgeon in developing the surgical plane between the temporalis muscle and the dura during cranioplasty.
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- Sui-To Wong
- a Department of Neurosurgery , Tuen Mun Hospital , Hong Kong , Hong Kong
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- a Department of Neurosurgery , Tuen Mun Hospital , Hong Kong , Hong Kong
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- a Department of Neurosurgery , Tuen Mun Hospital , Hong Kong , Hong Kong
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- a Department of Neurosurgery , Tuen Mun Hospital , Hong Kong , Hong Kong
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Pathrose Kamalabai R, Nagar M, Chandran R, Mohammed Haneefa Suharanbeevi S, Bhanu Prabhakar R, Peethambaran A, Mallika Dhanapalan S, Jain S, Sharma S. Rationale Behind the Use of Double-Layer Polypropylene Patch (G-patch) Dural Substitute During Decompressive Craniectomy as an Adhesion Preventive Material for Subsequent Cranioplasty with Special Reference to Flap Elevation Time. World Neurosurg 2017; 111:e105-e112. [PMID: 29233748 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2017] [Revised: 11/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Dural substitutes are used in decompressive craniectomy (DC) to prevent adhesions during subsequent cranioplasty. Current literature attributes them to reduced blood loss and reduction in operative time of cranioplasty. The use of double-layer substitute has rarely been documented. We studied the use of double-layer G-patch as a dural substitute in DC and evaluated its outcome during subsequent cranioplasty with special focus on flap elevation time and blood loss during cranioplasty. METHODS We performed emergency frontotemporoparietal decompressive craniectomy using a double layer of G-patch as dural substitute. Subsequent cranioplasty was done in these 35 patients. The development of adhesion formation between the tissue layers, amount of blood loss, and flap elevation time were recorded. RESULTS During the cranioplasty, a clear and smooth plane of dissection was found between the 2 layers of G-patch in all cases. Average flap elevation time was 21.8 minutes, and average time taken for cranioplasty was 124.12 minutes. Average blood loss was 83 mL. None of the patients required re-exploration for infection of bone flap or postoperative bleed. CONCLUSIONS While evaluating the use of dural substitute during DC as an adhesion preventive material for subsequent cranioplasty, flap elevation time and blood loss should be taken into account rather than operative time. Double-layer G-patch during DC facilitates subsequent cranioplasty by preventing adhesions between the layers, resulting in easier dissection and reduced blood loss.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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A novel fish collagen scaffold as dural substitute. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 80:346-351. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.05.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Revised: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lillemäe K, Järviö JA, Silvasti-Lundell MK, Antinheimo JJP, Hernesniemi JA, Niemi TT. Incidence of Postoperative Hematomas Requiring Surgical Treatment in Neurosurgery: A Retrospective Observational Study. World Neurosurg 2017; 108:491-497. [PMID: 28893697 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Revised: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 09/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to characterize the occurrence of postoperative hematoma (POH) after neurosurgery overall and according to procedure type and describe the prevalence of possible confounders. METHODS Patient data between 2010 and 2012 at the Department of Neurosurgery in Helsinki University Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. A data search was performed according to the type of surgery including craniotomies; shunt procedures, spine surgery, and spinal cord stimulator implantation. We analyzed basic preoperative characteristics, as well as data about the initial intervention, perioperative period, revision operation and neurologic recovery (after craniotomy only). RESULTS The overall incidence of POH requiring reoperation was 0.6% (n = 56/8783) to 0.6% (n = 26/4726) after craniotomy, 0% (n = 0/928) after shunting procedure, 1.1% (n = 30/2870) after spine surgery, and 0% (n = 0/259) after implantation of a spinal cord stimulator. Craniotomy types with higher POH incidence were decompressive craniectomy (7.9%, n = 7/89), cranioplasty (3.6%, n = 4/112), bypass surgery (1.7%, n = 1/60), and epidural hematoma evacuation (1.6%, n = 1/64). After spinal surgery, POH was observed in 1.1% of cervical and 2.1% of thoracolumbar operations, whereas 46.7% were multilevel procedures. 64.3% of patients with POH and 84.6% of patients undergoing craniotomy had postoperative hypertension (systolic blood pressure >160 mm Hg or lower if indicated). Poor outcome (Glasgow Outcome Scale score 1-3), whereas death at 6 months after craniotomy was detected in 40.9% and 21.7%. respectively, of patients with POH who underwent craniotomy. CONCLUSIONS POH after neurosurgery was rare in this series but was associated with poor outcome. Identification of risk factors of bleeding, and avoiding them, if possible, might decrease the incidence of POH.
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- Kadri Lillemäe
- Department of Perioperative, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Perioperative, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Perioperative, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Perioperative, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Hospital, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Perioperative, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Hospital, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Perioperative, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Sugii N, Matsuda M, Sekine T, Matsumura H, Yamamoto T, Matsumura A. Delayed Brain Edema and Swelling following Craniectomy for Evacuation of an Epidural Abscess that Improved by Cranioplasty: Case Report. J Neurol Surg Rep 2017; 78:e109-e112. [PMID: 28852606 PMCID: PMC5573553 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1606315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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We report a unique case of delayed brain swelling following craniectomy that improved rapidly after cranioplasty, and discuss the potential mechanism underlying this delayed and reversible brain swelling. A 22-year-old woman developed surgical site infection after removal of a convexity meningioma. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an epidural abscess around the surgical site. Subsequently, the abscess was evacuated, and the bone flap was removed. Later, brain edema around the skull defect emerged and progressed gradually, despite resolution of the infection. The edematous brain developed focal swelling outward through the bone defect without ventricle dilatation. Because we suspected that the edema and swelling were caused by the state of the bone defect, we performed a cranioplasty 10 weeks after the bone flap removal, and brain edema improved rapidly. We hypothesized that the brain edema was initially caused by surgical stress and inflammation, followed by compression of cortical veins between the dural edge and brain tissue, leading to disruption of venous return and exacerbation of brain edema. When delayed focal brain edema and external swelling progress gradually after bone flap removal, after excluding other pathological conditions, cranioplasty should be considered to improve cortical venous congestion caused by postsurgical adhesion.
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- Narushi Sugii
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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