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Vega-Moreno DA, Janković D, Azouz H, Nakipuria M, Kato Y. Dual Microscope Indocyanine Green Video Angiography and Endoscopic Review to Treat Intracranial Aneurysm: A Review of the Literature Regarding a Case. Asian J Neurosurg 2023; 18:701-707. [PMID: 38161615 PMCID: PMC10756820 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775584] [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] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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The use of the indocyanine green video angiography (ICG-VA) both endoscope and microscope has become popular in recent decades thanks to the safety, efficacy, and added value that they have provided for cerebrovascular surgery. The dual use of these technologies is considered complementary and has helped cerebrovascular surgeons in decision-making, especially for aneurysm clipping surgery; however, its use has been described for both aneurysm surgery, resection of arteriovenous malformations, or even for bypass surgeries. We conducted a review of the literature with the MeSH terms "microscope indocyanine green video angiography (mICG-VA)," "endoscopic review," AND/OR "intracranial aneurysm." A total of 97 articles that included these terms were selected after a primary review to select a total of 26 articles for the final review. We also present a case to exemplify its use, in which we use both technological tools for the description of the aneurysm, as well as for decision-making at the time of clipping and for reclipping. Both tools, both the use of the endoscope and the mICG-VA, have helped decision-making in neurovascular surgery. A considerable clip replacement rate has been described with the use of these technologies, which has helped to reduce the complications associated with poor clipping. One of the main advantages of their usefulness is that they are tools for intraoperative use, which is why they have shown superiority compared to digital subtraction angiography, which takes longer to use and has a higher risk of complications associated with the contrast medium. On the other hand, a very low rate of complications has been described with the use of the endoscope and mICG-VA, which is why they are considered safe tools to use. In some cases, mention has been made of the use of one or the other technology; however, we consider that its dual use provides more information about the status of the clip, its anatomy, its relationship with other vascular structures, and the complete occlusion of the aneurysm. We consider that the use of both technologies is complementary, so in case of having them both should be used, since both the endoscope and the mICG-VA provide additional and useful information.
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- Daniel Alejandro Vega-Moreno
- Neurosurgery Department, Postgraduate Division, Faculty of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Neurosurgery Department, University Hospital Mainz, Maguncia, Germany
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- Neurosurgery Department, Childreńs Cancer Hospital Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
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- Neurosurgery Department, Fujita Health University Banbuntane Hotokukai Hospital, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Shao D, Li Y, Zhang B, Wu J, Xie S, Zheng X, Jiang Z. Endoscope-assisted microneurosurgery for intracranial aneurysms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Neurosci 2022; 103:62-71. [PMID: 35816766 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2022.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the surgical approach to treat deep-seated intracranial lesions, endoscopes can be used to assist microsurgical operations and improve outcomes. This technique is often called endoscope-assisted microneurosurgery (EAM). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of EAM. METHODS We performed a meta-analysis of relevant articles identified using PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register to assess the efficacy of EAM according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. Primary outcomes were repositioning of the definitive clip, better surgical field, the overall and endoscope-related complication rates, mortality, and the rate of follow up. RESULTS A total of 10 studies of 1,432 patients with 1,717 aneurysms treated with EAM were included. EAM led to repositioning of the definitive clip in 13% (95% CI, 9%-17%; I2 = 72.61%; p < 0.001); 77% of aneurysms treated with endoscopically assisted vision and information had a better outcome than that with standard surgery (95% CI, 52%-95%; I2 = 97.63%; p < 0.001). There was an overall complication rate of 6% (95% CI, 1%-13%; I2 = 91.39%; p < 0.001). The incidence of endoscope-related complications was 0% (95% CI, 0%-1%; I2 = 64%; p < 0.001). The mortality was 0% (95% CI, 0-1%; I2 = 0.0%); and 94% of patients had an excellent to good recovery and good outcome (95% CI, 88%-98%; I2 = 88.42%; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Our comprehensive study showed that EAM for intracranial aneurysms is feasible, the safety of the surgery is good, and the patients have a good prognosis, Therefore, we think EAM can be more widely adopted in the future.
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- Dongqi Shao
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, China.
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Grasso G, Torregrossa F, Cohen-Gadol AA. Avoiding Complications in Aneurysm Ligation: Operative Tips and Tricks. World Neurosurg 2022; 159:259-265. [PMID: 35255627 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.10.181] [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: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Preventing possible complications during brain aneurysm surgery is mandatory to ensure a better outcome for patients. Currently, it is possible to rely on some technologic innovations such as motor evoked potential, endoscope-assisted surgery, dye with indocyanine green, and video angiography capable of supporting the surgeon's work. The innovation process has mainly assisted the endovascular technique compared with surgery. The latter, apart from some new technical expedients, always requires anatomic knowledge and optimal technical preparation. A careful patient selection, adequate surgical exposure, use of microsurgical techniques in expert hands, and meticulous postoperative management represent the key to success for the surgical treatment of cerebral aneurysms.
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- Giovanni Grasso
- Neurosurgical Unit, Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
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- Neurosurgical Unit, Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Indiana University, Department of Neurosurgery and the Neurosurgical Atlas, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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Küçükyürük B, Korkmaz TŞ, Nemayire K, Özlen F, Kafadar AM, Akar Z, Kaynar MY, Sanus GZ. Intraoperative Fluorescein Sodium Videoangiography in Intracranial Aneurysm Surgery. World Neurosurg 2020; 147:e444-e452. [PMID: 33373739 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.12.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Fluorescein sodium (FNa) videoangiography (VA) was performed to evaluate blood flow within vessels and exclusion of the aneurysm after surgical clipping of intracranial aneurysms. The aim of this study was to report results of FNa-VA in a case series, including benefits and limitations of the technique, and compare intraoperative findings with postoperative cerebral angiography to assess reliability of FNa-VA. METHODS The study included 64 aneurysms in 50 consecutive patients. Following clip ligation of the aneurysm, 100 mg of FNa was administered intravenously. The microscope light was switched to the FL560 integrated fluorescence module. Aneurysm sac, parent arteries, and perforating arteries were observed. RESULTS FNa-VA promoted real-time assessment of the surgical field in three-dimensional view through the binoculars with good image quality. In 79.68% of aneurysms, FNa-VA confirmed satisfactory clip application, as FNa did not penetrate into the aneurysm. In 14.06% of aneurysms, a homogeneous yellow-green color change occurred, which was accepted as a false-positive sign. In 6.25% of aneurysms, FNa seeped into the aneurysm emitting a heterogeneous green signal, which slowly dispersed throughout the sac. Postoperative angiography revealed satisfactory results. Small neck remnants were present in 5 patients, and mild parent artery stenosis was found in 3 patients. No ischemic event occurred secondary to parent artery or perforating artery occlusion. CONCLUSIONS FNa-VA adds greatly to the safety of surgical treatment of intracranial aneurysms, particularly in lesions situated in deep locations, by enabling real-time inspection, which facilitates safer manipulation and evaluation of structures in question.
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- Barış Küçükyürük
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey; Department of Neurosurgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Schebesch KM, Doenitz C, Haj A, Höhne J, Schmidt NO. Application of the Endoscopic Micro-Inspection Tool QEVO® in the Surgical Treatment of Anterior Circulation Aneurysms-A Technical Note and Case Series. Front Surg 2020; 7:602080. [PMID: 33330612 PMCID: PMC7732632 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2020.602080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: The application of neuro-endoscopes in cerebral aneurysm surgery may help to avoid unintended aneurysm remnants and the accidental clipping of perforating arteries and aid the detection of blood collecting in the subdural spaces. Here, we present our experience with the novel endoscopic micro-inspection tool QEVO® (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Germany) in aneurysm surgery. Materials and Equipment: In all patients the surgical microscope KINEVO® (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Germany) and the Microinspection tool QEVO® were applied. Methods: The case series comprises 22 unruptured cerebral aneurysms of the anterior circulation. All aneurysms were treated surgically. All patients routinely underwent computed tomography and digital subtraction angiography within 10 days after surgery. Results: No aneurysm remnants, cerebral ischemic deficits, or subdural hematomas were detected. Discussion: In this technical note, we discuss the benefits and limitations of the QEVO® tool and illustrate the major paradigms by means of intraoperative photographs.
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- Karl-Michael Schebesch
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center of the University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center of the University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center of the University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center of the University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center of the University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Wong AK, Wong RH. Keyhole clipping of a low-lying basilar apex aneurysm without posterior clinoidectomy utilizing endoscopic indocyanine green video angiography. Surg Neurol Int 2020; 11:31. [PMID: 32257557 PMCID: PMC7110063 DOI: 10.25259/sni_582_2019] [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: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Basilar apex (BX) aneurysms are surgically challenging due to their anatomic location, need to traverse neurovascular structures, and proximity to multiple perforator arteries. Surgical approaches often require extensive bone resection and neurovascular manipulation. Visualization of low-lying BX aneurysms is typically obscured by the posterior clinoid and upper clivus and poses a unique challenge. Subtemporal or anterolateral approaches with a posterior clinoidectomy are often required to achieve adequate exposure, though these maneuvers can add invasiveness, risk, and morbidity to the procedure. Endoscopes and, more recently, fluoroscopic angiography capable endoscopes offer the possibility of providing improved visualization with less exposure allowing for minimally invasive clipping. Case Description: We present the case of a 42-year-old female with incidentally found 5 mm middle cerebral artery and 5 mm BX aneurysms. She underwent a minimally invasive supraorbital keyhole craniotomy for the clipping of both aneurysms. While the posterior clinoid obstructed the necessary visualization for the BX aneurysm, use of endoscopy and endoscopic fluoroscopic angiography allowed for safe and successful clipping without the need for a posterior clinoidectomy. Conclusion: This represents the first reported case of a BX aneurysm clipping through a minimally invasive keyhole craniotomy using endoscopic indocyanine green video angiography. Use of endoscopic indocyanine green angiography, combined with keyhole endoscopic approaches, allows for safe minimally invasive clipping of challenging posterior circulation aneurysms.
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- Andrew K Wong
- Department of Neurosurgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois
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Fukuda N, Yagi T, Kanemaru K, Yoshioka H, Hashimoto K, Senbokuya N, Ogiwara M, Kinouchi H. Anterior Approach Combined with Endoscopic Fluorescence Video Angiography for a Cervical Perimedullary Arteriovenous Fistula. World Neurosurg 2020; 138:269-273. [PMID: 32147558 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.02.163] [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: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perimedullary arteriovenous fistulas (pAVFs) of the anterior cervical spinal cord are rare and difficult to eradicate by surgery because of the limitations of the approach routes. Because of the anatomic relationships, an anterior approach with corpectomy can provide direct observation. However, a narrow corridor to the lesion is the drawback of this approach. Therefore, to overcome this limitation, we introduced angled endoscopes integrated with fluorescence video angiography to observe the real-time blood flow. CASE DESCRIPTION A 47-year-old woman was incidentally found to have a pAVF fed by multiple radicular arteries, and she underwent direct surgery via the anterior approach. Although observation of the entire lesion was difficult with the microscope alone, the introduction of the angled endoscope made it possible to observe the lateral portion of the spinal cord hidden behind the dura mater. Furthermore, endoscopic fluorescein video angiography visualized residual fine feeding arteries that were then electrocoagulated, which contributed to complete obliteration of the shunt. CONCLUSIONS The anterior approach with endoscopic assistance is a reasonable strategy for the treatment of ventrally located cervical pAVFs. Furthermore, integration of a fluorescence video angiography system with the endoscope enables confirmation of the complicated real-time hemodynamics of the pAVFs, contributing to reliable treatment.
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- Norito Fukuda
- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan.
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Horiuchi R, Kanemaru K, Yoshioka H, Hashimoto K, Murayama H, Yagi T, Ogiwara M, Kinouchi H. Endoscope-Integrated Fluorescence Video Angiography for the Surgery of Ventrally Located Perimedullary Arteriovenous Fistula at Craniocervical Junction. World Neurosurg 2020; 137:126-129. [PMID: 32032788 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.01.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intraoperative confirmation of the vascular anatomy and blood flow contributes to the safety of the surgery for perimedullary arteriovenous fistulas (PAVF). However, because the PAVF at the craniocervical junction (CCJ) is mainly located on the ventral spinal cord surface, it is difficult to observe the entire pathology by a conventional surgical approach. To achieve increased viewing angle and visualization of real time blood flow, we introduced endoscope-integrated fluorescein video angiography in the treatment for PAVF at the CCJ for the first time. CASE DESCRIPTION A 63-year-old man presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage due to rupture of PAVF at the CCJ, fed by both the right C1 radiculomedullary artery and the anterior spinal artery (ASA). Suboccipital craniotomy and C1 hemilaminotomy was performed and microscopic observation revealed partial anatomy of the PAVF covered by subarachnoid clots on the ventrolateral surface at the right C1 nerve root level. However, pathology ventral to the C1 nerve root was obscure and an endoscope-integrated fluorescein video angiography was introduced, which clearly demonstrated the PAVF components and the ASA. CONCLUSIONS According to these findings, the PAVF was coagulated and the ASA was preserved. Endoscope-integrated fluorescein video angiography allowed to visualize its real-time blood flow, leading to a safe and reliable treatment.
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- Ryo Horiuchi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan.
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Zhao X, Belykh E, Cavallo C, Valli D, Gandhi S, Preul MC, Vajkoczy P, Lawton MT, Nakaji P. Application of Fluorescein Fluorescence in Vascular Neurosurgery. Front Surg 2019; 6:52. [PMID: 31620443 PMCID: PMC6759993 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2019.00052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background: Fluorescein sodium (FNa) is a fluorescent drug with a long history of use for assessing retinal blood flow in ophthalmology; however, its application in vascular neurosurgery is only now gaining popularity. This review summarizes the current knowledge about using FNa videoangiography in vascular neurosurgery. Methods: We performed a literature review on the usage of FNa for fluorescent videoangiography procedures in neurosurgery. We analyzed methods of injection, dosages of FNa, visualizing platforms, and interpretation of FNa videoangiography. We also reviewed practical applications of FNa videoangiography during various vascular neurosurgeries. Results: FNa videoangiography can be performed with intraarterial (intracarotid) or intravenous dye injections. Both methods provide excellent resolution with enhanced fluorescence that shows intravascular blood flow on top of visible surrounding anatomy, and both allow simultaneous purposeful microsurgical manipulations. Although it is invasive, an intracarotid FNa injection results in faster contrast appearance and higher-intensity fluorescence and requires a lower dose per injection (reported range, 1–50 mg) compared with peripheral intravenous FNa injection (reported range, 75–2,000 mg or 1–1.5 mg/kg body weight). Four optical excitation/detection tools for FNa videoangiography have been successfully used: conventional xenon-light operating microscope with a special filter set, pencil-type light-emitting diode probe with a filter set, laser-illumination operating microscope, and an endoscope with a filter set. FNa videoangiography was reported to be feasible and useful in various clinical scenarios, such as examining the feeders and drainers in arteriovenous malformation surgery, checking the patency of a microvascular anastomosis, and assessing blood flow during aneurysm clipping. FNa videoangiography can be repeated during the same procedure and used along with indocyanine green (ICG) videoangiography. Conclusions: Compared with ICG videoangiography, FNa videoangiography has the advantages of enabling real-time inspection and better visualization at deep locations; however, thick vessel walls limit visualization of FNa in larger vessels. FNa videoangiography is a useful tool in multiple neurovascular scenarios and merits further studies to establish its clinical value.
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- Xiaochun Zhao
- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, United States.,Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Romano-Feinholz S, Alcocer-Barradas V, Benítez-Gasca A, Martínez-de la Maza E, Valencia-Ramos C, Gómez-Amador JL. Hybrid fluorescein-guided surgery for pituitary adenoma resection: a pilot study. J Neurosurg 2019; 132:1490-1498. [PMID: 30952130 DOI: 10.3171/2019.1.jns181512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The authors conducted a pilot study on hybrid fluorescein-guided surgery for pituitary adenoma resection and herein describe the feasibility and safety of this technique. METHODS In this pilot study, the authors included all consecutive patients presenting with pituitary adenomas, functioning and nonfunctioning. They performed a hybrid fluorescein-guided surgical technique for tumor resection. An endonasal endoscopic approach was used; after exposure of the rostrum of the sphenoid sinus, they administered a bolus of 8 mg/kg of fluorescein sodium (FNa) intravenously, and during resection, they alternated between endoscopic and microscopic techniques to guide the resection under a YELLOW 560 filter. RESULTS The study included 15 patients, 7 men (47%) and 8 women (53%). Of the pituitary adenomas, 7 (46%) were nonfunctioning, 6 (40%) were GH secreting, 1 (7%) was prolactin secreting, and 1 (7%) was ACTH secreting. There were no FNa-related complications (anaphylactic reactions); yellowish staining of urine, skin, and mucosa was seen in all patients and resolved in a maximum time of 24 hours. After color spectrophotometric analysis, the authors identified a statistical difference in fluorescence among tumor, gland, and scar tissue (p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS This is the first study of its kind to describe the feasibility and safety of using FNa to guide the resection of pituitary adenomas. The authors found this technique to be safe and feasible. It may be used to obtain better surgical results, especially for hormone-producing and recurring tumors, as well as for reducing the learning curve in pituitary adenoma surgery.
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Schebesch KM, Brawanski A, Doenitz C, Rosengarth K, Proescholdt M, Riemenschneider MJ, Grosse J, Hellwig D, Höhne J. Fluorescence-guidance in non-Gadolinium enhancing, but FET-PET positive gliomas. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2018; 172:177-182. [PMID: 30032095 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2018.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We report on five patients with gadolinium-negative (non-enhancing magnetic resonance imaging-MRI) but 18F-fluoroethyl tyrosine positron-emission tomography (FET-PET) positive glioma (NEG) undergoing surgery under fluorescence-guidance with fluorescein sodium 10% (FL, Alkon, Germany) in combination with a dedicated light filter (YELLOW 560 nm, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Germany). PATIENTS AND METHOD Since 2017, five patients (3 female, 2 male; mean age 45.4 years) underwent fluorescence-guided surgery for supratentorial, intracerebral lesions which showed no contrast-enhancement in the preoperative MRI but were, however, strongly suspicious for gliomas. Accordingly, all patients received a preoperative FET-PET scan and detailed histopathological workup was performed. After giving written informed consent, all patients received 5 mg/kg of FL at the induction of anesthesia. Surgery was conducted under white light and under the YELLOW 560 nm filter. We reviewed the surgical protocols, navigational storage and the image databases of our surgical microscopes for evidence of intraoperative fluorescence that corresponded to the FET-PET positive area. RESULTS In all patients we found distinct accordances between the FET-PET positive areas and the fluorescing regions within the targeted lesions. Histopathological workup of the fluorescent tissue revealed anaplastic oligodendroglioma, IDH-mutant and 1p/19-codeleted (WHO grade III) (n = 2), anaplastic astrocytoma, IDH-mutant (WHO grade III) (n = 1), oligodendroglioma, IDH-mutant and 1p/19q-codeleted (WHO grade II) (n = 1) and pilocytic astrocytoma (WHO grade I) (n = 1). No adverse events were noted. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Despite the lack of gadolinium-enhancement in the preoperative MRI, all patients intravenously received FL to guide resection. Irrespective of the final grading, FL was extremely helpful in detecting the lesions and in identifying their border zones. In selected patients with NEG, but strong metabolic activity according to the FET-PET, FL may significantly increase the accuracy of surgery.
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- Karl-Michael Schebesch
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; Wilhelm-Sander Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; Wilhelm-Sander Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; Wilhelm-Sander Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; Wilhelm-Sander Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; Wilhelm-Sander Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Wilhelm-Sander Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; Department of Neuropathology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Wilhelm-Sander Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Wilhelm-Sander Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; Wilhelm-Sander Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Belykh E, Miller EJ, Patel AA, Yazdanabadi MI, Martirosyan NL, Yağmurlu K, Bozkurt B, Byvaltsev VA, Eschbacher JM, Nakaji P, Preul MC. Diagnostic Accuracy of a Confocal Laser Endomicroscope for In Vivo Differentiation Between Normal Injured And Tumor Tissue During Fluorescein-Guided Glioma Resection: Laboratory Investigation. World Neurosurg 2018; 115:e337-e348. [PMID: 29673821 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.04.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Revised: 04/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Glioma resection with fluorescein sodium (FNa) guidance has a potential drawback of nonspecific leakage of FNa from nontumor areas with a compromised blood-brain barrier. We investigated the diagnostic accuracy of in vivo confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) after FNa administration to differentiate normal brain, injured normal brain, and tumor tissue in an animal glioma model. METHODS GL261-Luc2 gliomas in C57BL/6 mice were used as a brain tumor model. CLE images of normal, injured normal, and tumor brain tissues were collected after intravenous FNa administration. Correlative sections stained with hematoxylin and eosin were taken at the same sites. A set of 40 CLE images was given to 1 neuropathologist and 3 neurosurgeons to assess diagnostic accuracy and rate image quality (1-10 scale). Additionally, we developed a deep convolution neural network (DCNN) model for automatic image classification. RESULTS The mean observer accuracy for correct diagnosis of glioma compared with either injured or uninjured brain using CLE images was 85%, and the DCNN model accuracy was 80%. For differentiation of tumor from nontumor tissue, the experts' mean accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity were 90%, 86%, and 96%, respectively, with high interobserver agreement overall (Cohen κ = 0.74). The percentage of correctly identified images was significantly higher for images with a quality rating >5 (104/116, 90%) than for images with a quality rating ≤5 (32/44, 73%) (P = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS With sufficient FNa present in tissues, CLE was an effective tool for intraoperative differentiation among normal, injured normal, and tumor brain tissue. Clinical studies are warranted to confirm these findings.
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Affiliation(s)
- Evgenii Belykh
- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
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