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Surgical treatment for chronic subdural hematoma in the elderly: A retrospective analysis. World Neurosurg X 2023; 18:100183. [PMID: 37013106 PMCID: PMC10066545 DOI: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2023.100183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Background Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is primarily a disease of the elderly. Less invasive interventions are often offered for elderly (> 80 years) patients due to concerns for elevated surgical risk, although data suggesting a clear outcome benefit is lacking. Methods All patients aged 65 years or older who underwent surgical treatment for CSDH at a single institution over a 4-year period were evaluated in this retrospective analysis. Surgical options included twist drill craniostomy (TDC), burr hole craniotomy (BHC), or standard craniotomy (SC). Outcomes, demographics, and clinical data were collected. Practice patterns and outcomes for patients older than 80 years old were compared to the age 65-80 cohort. Results 110 patients received TDC, 35 received BHC, and 54 received SC. There was no significant difference in post-operative complications, outcomes, or late recurrence (30-90 days). Recurrence at 30 days was significantly higher for TDC (37.3% vs. 2.9% vs 16.7%, p 80 group, SC had higher risk of stroke and increased length of stay. Conclusion Twist drill craniostomy, burr hole craniostomy, and standard craniotomy have similar neurologic outcomes in elderly patients. Presence of thick membranes is a relative contra-indication for TDC due to high 30-day recurrence. Patients > 80 have higher risk of stroke and increased length of stay with SC.
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Mohan A, Malnik S, Grady C, Lucke-Wold B, Kubilis P, Hoh BL. Inversed probability case-control analysis of operative burr hole evacuation versus subdural evacuating port system for chronic subdural hematomas: Clinical and economic outcomes. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2022; 220:107356. [PMID: 35797770 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2022.107356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Hamou H, Alzaiyani M, Pjontek R, Kremer B, Albanna W, Ridwan H, Clusmann H, Hoellig A, Veldeman M. Risk factors of recurrence in chronic subdural hematoma and a proposed extended classification of internal architecture as a predictor of recurrence. Neurosurg Rev 2022; 45:2777-2786. [PMID: 35461433 PMCID: PMC9349063 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-022-01790-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Chronic subdural hematomas (cSDHs) constitute one of the most prevalent intracranial disease entities requiring surgical treatment. Although mostly taking a benign course, recurrence after treatment is common and associated with additional morbidity and costs. Aim of this study was to develop hematoma-specific characteristics associated with risk of recurrence. All consecutive patients treated for cSDH in a single university hospital between 2015 and 2019 were retrospectively considered for inclusion. Size, volume, and midline shift were noted alongside relevant patient-specific factors. We applied an extended morphological classification system based on internal architecture in CT imaging consisting of eight hematoma subtypes. A logistic regression model was used to assess the classification’s performance on predicting hematoma recurrence. Recurrence was observed in 122 (32.0%) of 381 included patients. Apart from postoperative depressed brain volume (OR 1.005; 95% CI 1.000 to 1.010; p = 0.048), neither demographic nor factors related to patient comorbidity affected recurrence. The extended hematoma classification was identified as a significant predictor of recurrence (OR 1.518; 95% CI 1.275 to 1.808; p < 0.001). The highest recurrence rates were observed in hematomas of the homogenous (isodense: 41.4%; hypodense: 45.0%) and sedimented (50.0%) types. Our results support that internal architecture subtypes might represent stages in the natural history of chronic subdural hematoma. Detection and treatment at a later stage of spontaneous repair can result in a reduced risk of recurrence. Based on their high risk of recurrence, we advocate follow-up after treatment of sedimented and homogenous hematomas.
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- Hussam Hamou
- Department of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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Martinez‐Perez R, Kortz MW, Ung TH, Rayo N, Lagares A, Cepeda S. Third Ventricle Volume Predicts Functional Outcome in Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Acta Neurol Scand 2022; 145:249-256. [PMID: 34716574 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13546] [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: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES There is a lack of evidence demonstrating the utility of computed tomography (CT) to predict chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) clinical outcomes. We aim to analyze the role of tomographic volumetric analysis in patients with CSDH. METHODS We performed a retrospective study of patients undergoing burr-hole craniostomy (BHC) for CSDH over five years at a tertiary care center. Degree of midline shift, radiographic density, subdural hematoma volume, acute blood volume, and third ventricle (3VV) and fourth ventricle (4VV) volume were estimated using semiautomatic segmentation of preoperative CT. Postoperative functional outcome was measured by two endpoints: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) at discharge and short-term modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 6-week follow-up. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using nonparametric tests. Discriminative capacity and optimal thresholds of independent variables were calculated by means of receiving-operative curves (ROC). RESULTS A total of 79 patients were included for analysis with a median age of 78.5 years. Greater preoperative 3VV independently correlated with poor discharge NIHSS (p = .01) and short-term mRS (p = .03). A cutoff value of 0.545 mL demonstrated the highest sensitivity (77.1%) and specificity (88.8%) with an odds ratio for an mRS functional dependence of 9.29 (p = .001). CONCLUSIONS Greater preoperative tomographic 3VV independently prognosticates poor discharge NIHSS and 6-week mRS. A threshold 3VV of 0.545 mL can be used to identify patients at higher risk of being dependent at first protocolized follow-up.
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- Rafael Martinez‐Perez
- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience Institute Geisinger Health System Wilkes‐Barre Pennsylvania USA
- Department of Neurosurgery Universidad Complutense Madrid Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience Institute Geisinger Health System Wilkes‐Barre Pennsylvania USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience Institute Geisinger Health System Wilkes‐Barre Pennsylvania USA
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- Department of Biology Western University London Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery Universidad Complutense Madrid Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery Universidad Complutense Madrid Spain
- Department of Neurosurgery Hospital Universitario Rio Hortega Valladolid Spain
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Umana GE, Salvati M, Fricia M, Passanisi M, Corbino L, Cicero S, Nicoletti GF, Tomasi SO, Winkler PA, Scalia G. A Review of Remote Intracerebral Hemorrhage after Chronic Subdural Hematoma Evacuation. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2021; 83:368-376. [PMID: 34911088 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Remote intracerebral hemorrhage (RICH) is a severe complication following chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) drainage, and only case reports and small case series have been reported to date. The authors present an emblematic patient affected by RICH following cSDH drainage. A systematic review of the literature on diagnosis and management of patients affected by RICH following cSDH evacuation has also been performed. METHODS A literature search according to the PRISMA statement was conducted using PubMed and Scopus databases with the following Mesh terms: [(remote) AND (intracerebral hemorrhage or cerebral hematoma or cerebral infarction or cerebellar hemorrhage or cerebellar hematoma or cerebellar infarction) AND (chronic subdural hematoma)]. RESULTS The literature search yielded 35 results, and 25 articles met our inclusion criteria: 22 articles were case reports and 3 were case series including three to six patients. Overall, 37 patients were included in the study. Age was reported in all 37 patients, 26 males (70.3%) and 11 females (29.7%), with a male-to-female ratio of 2.4:1. The mean age at diagnosis was 64.6 years (range: 0.25-86 years). Only in 5 cases (13.5%) did the ICH occur contralaterally to the previously drained cSDH. The rapidity of drainage can lead to several types of intracranial hemorrhages, caused by a too rapid change in the cerebral blood flow (CBF) and/or tears of bridging veins. The average time interval between cSDH drainage and neurologic deterioration was 71.05 hours (range: 0-192 hours). CONCLUSIONS RICH following cSDH represents a rare occurrence and a serious complication, associated with elevated morbidity. Careful monitoring of drain speed after cSDH evacuation surgery is recommended, and minimally invasive techniques such as twist drill craniostomy are suggested, especially for massive cSDHs.
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- Human Neurosciences Department, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza Facoltà di Medicina e Odontoiatria, Roma, Italy.,Department of Neurosurgery, NEUROMED, Pozzilli, Molise, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Cannizzaro, Catania, Sicilia, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Cannizzaro, Catania, Sicilia, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Paracelsus Medical Private University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Specialist Hospital Garibaldi, Catania, Sicilia, Italy
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Crea A. Letter to the Editor Regarding “Minimally invasive extreme lateral lumbar interbody fusion (XLIF) to manage adjacent level disease – A case series and literature review”. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2021.101295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Tomasi SO, Winkler PA. Letter to the editor regarding “Cortical screw fixation using CT-navigation coupled with real-time electrophysiological monitoring of individual screw placement for unstable degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis”. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2021.101323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Tomasi SO, Winkler PA. Letter to the Editor Regarding "Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Techniques, Pearls and Pitfalls". Asian J Neurosurg 2021; 16:665-666. [PMID: 34660393 PMCID: PMC8477847 DOI: 10.4103/ajns.ajns_82_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Santino Ottavio Tomasi
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Christian Doppler Klinik Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria.,Laboratory for Microsurgical Neuroanatomy, Christian Doppler Klinik, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Christian Doppler Klinik Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria.,Laboratory for Microsurgical Neuroanatomy, Christian Doppler Klinik, Salzburg, Austria
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Letter to the Editor Regarding "Decreasing Radiation Emission in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Using Ultra-Low-Radiation Imaging with Image Enhancement: A Prospective Cohort Study". World Neurosurg 2021; 151:320-321. [PMID: 34243655 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Capone C. Letter to the editor and perspective on Mini-invasiveness in neurosurgery regarding “Safety and efficacy of navigated trocar less pedicle screw placement: Technical note”. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2021.101233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Crea A. Letter to the Editor Regarding "Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: How to Keep out of Trouble". World Neurosurg 2021; 152:250-251. [PMID: 34340293 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.03.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Antonio Crea
- Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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Crea A. Letter to the Editor Regarding "Comparison of Radiation Exposure Between O-Arm Navigated and C-Arm Guided Screw Placement in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion". World Neurosurg 2021; 150:216-217. [PMID: 34098636 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.03.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Antonio Crea
- Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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Capone C. Letter to the Editor Regarding "Evolution of Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Surgery". World Neurosurg 2021; 150:214-215. [PMID: 34098635 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Crescenzo Capone
- Neurocritical Care Unit, Department of Neurosurgery and Institute of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital and University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.
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Pan Z, Bao J, Wei S. Efficacy of the Direct Aspiration-Irrigation Maneuver for the Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Single Hospital's Experience. Cureus 2021; 13:e16231. [PMID: 34268061 PMCID: PMC8262522 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16231] [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] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objective The traditional methods for managing symptomatic chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) at our hospital include evacuation via single burr-hole irrigation with continuous closed subdural drainage (SBID). The single burr-hole aspiration and irrigation technique with continuous closed subdural drainage (SBAID) is an attractive alternative method. The goal of this study was to evaluate the radiographic and clinical outcomes of SBAID compared with traditional SBID methods. Methods A database of 51 CSDH patients treated with the SBAID method and 35 CSDH patients treated with the SBID method was compiled, and a retrospective chart review was performed. Information regarding demographics, comorbidities, presenting symptoms, and outcomes were collected. Predictors of recurrence requiring reoperation and other outcomes were analyzed. Results Compared to the patients in the SBID group, the patients in the SBAID group had a shorter mean duration of surgery (56.6±5.6 minutes vs 59.5±4.8 minutes, respectively, P=0.02); a shorter mean interval from procedure to discharge (6.2±1.2 days vs 6.8±1.3 days, respectively, P=0.046); no significant difference in preoperative hematoma volume (106.4±21.7 cm3 vs 101.3±16.3 cm3, respectively, P=0.25); and a smaller subdural space volume 48 hours after the operation (43.6±7.4 cm3 vs 47.4±9.1 cm3, respectively, P=0.03). In addition, symptomatic hematoma recurrence developed in one patient in the SBAID group and five patients in the SBID group (P=0.03). The in-hospital mortality rates of the SBAID and SBID groups were 2% (1 of 51) and 6% (2 of 35), respectively; this difference was not statistically significant (P=0.35). Conclusions The SBAID method results in a remarkably low recurrence rate and good outcomes. This method should be considered for patients presenting with symptomatic CSDHs.
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- Zhenjiang Pan
- Neurosurgery, Shidong Hospital of Yangpu District, Shanghai, CHN
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- Neurosurgery, Shidong Hospital of Yangpu District, Shanghai, CHN
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- Neurosurgery, Shidong Hospital of Yangpu District, Shanghai, CHN
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Tomasi SO, Winkler PA. Letter to the Editor Regarding "Learning Curve and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery". World Neurosurg 2021; 145:530-531. [PMID: 33348503 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.07.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- S Ottavio Tomasi
- Department of Neurological Surgery and Laboratory for Microsurgical Neuroanatomy, Christian Doppler Klinik, Salzburg, Austria.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery and Laboratory for Microsurgical Neuroanatomy, Christian Doppler Klinik, Salzburg, Austria
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Scullen T, Mathkour M, Nerva JD, Dumont AS. Commentary: Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Multi-Center Experience of 154 Consecutive Embolizations. Neurosurgery 2021; 88:E130-E132. [PMID: 33045740 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Tyler Scullen
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Prediction Models for Recurrence of Chronic Subdural Hematoma in Patients Underwent Twist-Drill Craniostomy Combined With Urokinase Instillation. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 31:2267-2272. [PMID: 33136868 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is high post-treatment. In this study, we aimed to construct individualized models for prediction of the postoperative recurrence of CSDH in patients underwent twist-drill craniostomy combined with urokinase (UK) instillation. In total, 183 patients with CSDH were retrospectively enrolled. In summary, 21 candidate factors were retrieved from past medical records. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression was adopted to reduce the high dimensionality of data. Four predictors: preoperative hematoma volume, encephalatrophy, brain re-expansion, and UK instillation frequency were filtered from the 21 candidate factors using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator method. Binary logistic regression model was employed to establish preoperative and postoperative prediction models. The preoperative model included preoperative hematoma volume and encephalatrophy whereas the postoperative model included brain re-expansion and UK instillation frequency. The predictive performance of the nomograms was evaluated by the receiver operating characteristic curve and calibration chart. Area under curve of the preoperative and postoperative models were 0.755 (95% confidence interval: 0.690-0.889) and 0.782 (95% confidence interval: 0.720-0.936), respectively, indicating good discrimination ability. The calibration results showed good fitting between the predicted probability and the actual probability. Finally, a decision curve analysis revealed excellent clinical performance of the proposed nomograms. Functionally, the preoperative model was used to identify high-risk patients with CSDH and application of UK, while the postoperative model was applied to guide physician-patients communication during follow-up. These 2 prediction models provide a basis for further clinical and experimental studies.
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Hanalioglu S, Bozkurt G, Isikay I, Mammadkhanli O. A simple and effective modified technique of twist drill craniostomy for bedside drainage and irrigation of chronic subdural hematoma: Technical and clinical study. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2020; 199:106262. [PMID: 33031992 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is an important health problem observed mostly in elderly population. Here, we aimed to describe and validate a simple modified technique of twist-drill craniostomy (TDC) using easily accessible tools for effective and safe bedside CSDH drainage. METHODS A detailed description of the new modified TDC technique which allows for sequential drainage and irrigation under physiological conditions is provided. Clinical and radiological characteristics as well as surgical results of the patients undergoing this procedure are also presented. RESULTS A total of 55 patients (30 M, 25 F) underwent this modified TDC. Mean age was 61.7 ± 12.3 years. Medical comorbidities were common (76.4 %). Subdural hematoma was mostly unilateral (83.6 %). Maximum width of hematoma was 21 ± 4 mm on average (range: 9-38 mm). In total, patients underwent 1.6 ± 0.9 subdural tappings on average (median: 1, range: 1-5). Repeat tappings were performed in 43.6 % of the patients. No mortality, serious morbidity or infectious complications were noted. Pneumocephalus was either absent or minimal in most cases (96.4 %). Mean length of hospital stay was 4.9 ± 4.0 days (median: 3; range: 2-20 days). The clinical outcomes were favorable in 92.7 % of the patients (no craniotomy required and no symptomatic recurrence detected). CONCLUSION This modified technique of TDC utilizes easily available tools, yields satisfactory radiological and clinical results, allows repeated tappings even in outpatient settings and can thus be readily applied in every neurosurgical unit across the world. It can be an effective alternative to existing procedures for patients with multiple co-morbidities and/or high anesthesia risk, in emergency conditions and busy neurosurgical centers.
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- Sahin Hanalioglu
- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Turkey
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- Bahcelievler Memorial Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Turkey
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- Yuksek Ihtisas University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Park Ankara Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Turkey.
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Letter to the Editor Regarding “Twist Drill Procedure for Chronic Subdural Hematoma Evacuation—An Analysis of Predictors for Treatment Success”. World Neurosurg 2020; 139:698. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.04.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Modified bedside twist drill craniostomy for evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2019; 14:442-450. [PMID: 31534576 PMCID: PMC6748050 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2019.83001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 02/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Standard craniotomy (SC) and burr hole craniostomy (BHC) are regarded as the standard approaches to chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH). Bedside twist drill craniostomy (TDC), performed at the patient’s bedside, was introduced as an alternative to the standard methods. However, clinical and radiological features of patients treated with TDC and BHC/SC have not been compared. Aim To demonstrate the specific features of CSDH that affect the surgeons’ preferences when selecting patients for TDC. Material and methods A retrospective analysis of 32 patients treated due to CSDH in the year 2017 at a single institution was performed. Baseline radiological characteristics, clinical status at admission, complication rate and clinical outcomes were compared between BHC/SC and TDC. Results Of the 32 patients, 5 (15.6%) were treated using TDC and 27 (84.4%) by SC or BHC. The duration of the TDC procedure was significantly shorter than the time of standard therapies (p < 0.01). There were no differences between TDC and BHC/SC in terms of baseline clinical characteristics, including age, gender, head trauma history, diabetes, hypertension, antiplatelet drug use, clinical manifestation and the Glasgow Coma Scale score (all p > 0.05). Patients treated with TDC had a significantly thicker haematoma (TDC vs. BHC/SC: mean 25.3 mm vs. 14.6 mm) (p < 0.01) and demonstrated a smaller midline shift (TDC vs. BHC/SC: mean 0.5 mm vs. 4.0 mm) (p = 0.01) compared to those treated with BHC/SC. Conclusions Twist drill craniostomy is a more effective method for CSDH evacuation compared to SC and BHC. This procedure is considered as the first line treatment for patients with a thicker and non-septated haematoma, and with a smaller midline shift.
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Tommiska P, Lönnrot K, Raj R, Luostarinen T, Kivisaari R. Transition of a Clinical Practice to Use of Subdural Drains after Burr Hole Evacuation of Chronic Subdural Hematoma: The Helsinki Experience. World Neurosurg 2019; 129:e614-e626. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.05.230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2019] [Revised: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/27/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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An Exhaustive Drainage Strategy in Burr-hole Craniostomy for Chronic Subdural Hematoma. World Neurosurg 2019; 126:e1412-e1420. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.03.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Baschera D, Tosic L, Westermann L, Oberle J, Alfieri A. Treatment Standards for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: Results from a Survey in Austrian, German, and Swiss Neurosurgical Units. World Neurosurg 2018; 116:e983-e995. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.05.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 05/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/19/2018] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Fomchenko EI, Gilmore EJ, Matouk CC, Gerrard JL, Sheth KN. Management of Subdural Hematomas: Part II. Surgical Management of Subdural Hematomas. Curr Treat Options Neurol 2018; 20:34. [PMID: 30019165 DOI: 10.1007/s11940-018-0518-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Management of patients with subdural hematomas starts with Emergency Neurological Life Support guidelines. Patients with acute or chronic subdural hematomas (SDHs) associated with rapidly deteriorating neurologic exam, unilaterally or bilaterally dilated nonreactive pupils, and extensor posturing are considered imminently surgical; likewise, SDHs more than 10 mm in size or those associated with more than 5-mm midline shift are deemed operative. RECENT FINDINGS While twist drill craniostomy and placement of subdural evacuating vport system (SEPS) are quick, bedside procedures completed under local anesthesia and appropriate for patients with chronic SDH or patients that cannot tolerate anesthesia, these techniques are not optimal for patients with acute SDH or chronic SDH with septations. Burr hole SDH evacuation under conscious sedation or general anesthesia is an analogous technique; however, it requires basic surgical equipment and operating room staff, with a focus on a closed system with burr hole followed by rapid drain placement to avoid introduction of air into the subdural space, or multiple burr holes with extensive irrigation to reduce pneumocephalus and continue SDH evacuation via drain for several days. Acute SDH associated with significant mass effect and cerebral edema requires aggressive decompression via craniotomy with clot evacuation and frequently a craniectomy. Chronic SDHs that fail conservative management and progress clinically or radiographically are addressed with craniotomy with or without membranectomy. Surgical SDH management is variable depending on its characteristics and etiology, patient's functional status, comorbidities, goals of care, institutional preferences, and availability of specialized surgical equipment and adjunct therapies. Rapid access to surgical suites and trained staff to address surgical hemorrhages in a timely manner, with appropriate post-operative care by a specialized team including neurosurgeons and neurointensivists, is of paramount importance for successful patient outcomes. Here, we review various aspects of surgical SDH management.
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Affiliation(s)
- Elena I Fomchenko
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University, 20 York St, New Haven, CT, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Division of Neuro-Critical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University, 20 York St, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University, 20 York St, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Division of Neuro-Critical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Yale University, 20 York St, New Haven, CT, USA
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Burr Hole Surgery for Chronic Subdural Hematoma with Extensive Scalp Burn. World Neurosurg 2018; 113:86-90. [PMID: 29452323 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.02.024] [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: 11/23/2017] [Revised: 02/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Neurosurgical intervention for a patient with an extensive scalp burn is rare, but it may be associated with a high risk of surgical site infection. CASE DESCRIPTION An 80-year-old man had a severe and extensive scalp burn. A chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) was observed on a computed tomographic view of the head, performed for the assessment of bacteremia during treatment in the intensive care unit. To evaluate whether the CSDH might underlie the patient's prolonged fever and sepsis, we urgently evacuated the hematoma using 1 burr hole. The surgery was uneventful. We made a skin incision through the deep burn wounds covering the right temporal muscle. We removed necrotic tissue from scalp burns continuously to avoid wound complications and intracranial infection. CONCLUSIONS Temporal muscle with a constant blood supply served as an effective tissue for surgical wound closure. By use of this multidisciplinary approach, the CSDH resolved completely, and surgical wound complications were avoided.
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