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Hu Z, Tang C, Ma C. Fully endoscopic approach for resection of brainstem cavernous malformations: a systematic review of the literature. BMC Surg 2024; 24:120. [PMID: 38654230 PMCID: PMC11036755 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02403-5] [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: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Brainstem cavernous malformations (BCMs) are benign lesions that typically have an acute onset and are associated with a high rate of morbidity. The selection of the optimal surgical approach is crucial for obtaining favorable outcomes, considering the different anatomical locations of various brainstem lesions. Endoscopic surgery is increasingly utilized in treating of BCMs, owing to its depth illumination and panoramic view capabilities. For intra-axial ventral BCMs, the best surgical options are endoscopic endonasal approaches, following the "two-point method. For cavernous hemangiomas on the dorsal side of the brainstem, endoscopy proves valuable by providing enhanced visualization of the operative field and minimizing the need for brain retraction. METHODS In this review, we gathered data on the fully endoscopic approach for the resection of BCMs, and outlined technical notes and tips. Total of 15 articles were included in this review. The endoscopic endonasal approach was utilized in 19 patients, and the endoscopic transcranial approach was performed in 3 patients. RESULTS The overall resection rate was 81.8% (18/22). Among the 19 cases of endoscopic endonasal surgery, postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage occurred in 5 cases, with lesions exceeding 2 cm in diameter in 3 patients with postoperative CSF rhinorrhea. Among the 20 patients with follow-up data, 2 showed no significant improvement after surgery, whereas the remaining 18 patients showed significant improvement compared to their admission symptoms. CONCLUSIONS This systematic literature review demonstrates that a fully endoscopic approach is a safe and effective option for the resection of BCMs. Further, it can be considered an alternative to conventional craniotomy, particularly when managed by a neurosurgical team with extensive experience in endoscopic surgery, addressing these challenging lesions.
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- Zhigang Hu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jinling Hospital, Southern Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210002, China.
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Khan DZ, Ali AMS, Koh CH, Dorward NL, Grieve J, Layard Horsfall H, Muirhead W, Santarius T, Van Furth WR, Zamanipoor Najafabadi AH, Marcus HJ. Skull base repair following endonasal pituitary and skull base tumour resection: a systematic review. Pituitary 2021; 24:698-713. [PMID: 33973152 PMCID: PMC8416859 DOI: 10.1007/s11102-021-01145-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea (CSFR) remains a frequent complication of endonasal approaches to pituitary and skull base tumours. Watertight skull base reconstruction is important in preventing CSFR. We sought to systematically review the current literature of available skull base repair techniques. METHODS Pubmed and Embase databases were searched for studies (2000-2020) that (a) reported on the endonasal resection of pituitary and skull base tumours, (b) focussed on skull base repair techniques and/or postoperative CSFR risk factors, and (c) included CSFR data. Roles, advantages and disadvantages of each repair method were detailed. Random-effects meta-analyses were performed where possible. RESULTS 193 studies were included. Repair methods were categorised based on function and anatomical level. There was absolute heterogeneity in repair methods used, with no independent studies sharing the same repair protocol. Techniques most commonly used for low CSFR risk cases were fat grafts, fascia lata grafts and synthetic grafts. For cases with higher CSFR risk, multilayer regimes were utilized with vascularized flaps, gasket sealing and lumbar drains. Lumbar drain use for high CSFR risk cases was supported by a randomised study (Oxford CEBM: Grade B recommendation), but otherwise there was limited high-level evidence. Pooled CSFR incidence by approach was 3.7% (CI 3-4.5%) for transsphenoidal, 9% (CI 7.2-11.3%) for expanded endonasal, and 5.3% (CI 3.4-7%) for studies describing both. Further meaningful meta-analyses of repair methods were not performed due to significant repair protocol heterogeneity. CONCLUSIONS Modern reconstructive protocols are heterogeneous and there is limited evidence to suggest the optimal repair technique after pituitary and skull base tumour resection. Further studies are needed to guide practice.
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- Danyal Z Khan
- Division of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK
- Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre, Liverpool, UK
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- Division of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK
- Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK
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- Division of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK
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- Division of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK
- Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK
- Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Neurosurgical Centre Holland, Leiden University Medical Centre, Haaglanden Medical Centre and Haga Teaching Hospital, Leiden and The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Neurosurgical Centre Holland, Leiden University Medical Centre, Haaglanden Medical Centre and Haga Teaching Hospital, Leiden and The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Division of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK.
- Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, UK.
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Dorismond C, Santarelli GD, Thorp BD, Kimple AJ, Ebert CS, Zanation AM. Heterogeneity in Outcome Reporting in Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2021; 82:506-521. [PMID: 34513556 PMCID: PMC8421125 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1714108] [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: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Objective Presently, there are no standards for reporting outcomes of endoscopic endonasal skull base reconstruction (ESBR). This is problematic as a lack of consistent reporting makes synthesizing findings in systematic reviews and meta-analysis challenging. Thus, the aim of this study was to systematically review and describe the patterns of reporting outcomes in ESBR as a foundation for developing reporting guidelines. Study Design Present study is a systematic review. Methods Embase, PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched for all publications with ≥25 patients and a focus on ESBR. The reporting patterns of each study's variables and outcomes were assessed. Results A total of 112 studies were included in the review. The most commonly reported demographic variables were the number of included patients ( n = 112, 100%) and types of pathologies treated ( n = 104, 92.9%). Meanwhile, the most routinely described preoperative variable was history of prior treatment ( n = 48, 42.9%). Type of reconstruction was a commonly reported intraoperative variable ( n = 110, 98.2%), though the rate of intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak was noted in only 76 studies (67.9%). With regard to postoperative outcomes, postoperative CSF leak rate was routinely provided ( n = 101, 90.2%), but reporting of other surgical complications was more inconsistent. Ultimately, of the 43 variables and outcomes reviewed, a median of 12 (range: 4-22) was reported in each study. Conclusion There is significant heterogeneity in the outcomes reported in studies relating to ESBR. This highlights the need for the development of standard reporting guidelines to minimize bias and improve interstudy comparability.
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- Christina Dorismond
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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Hurtado P, Tercero J, Garcia-Orellana M, Enseñat J, Reyes L, Cabedo G, Rios J, Carrero E, de Riva N, Fontanals J, Gracia I, Belda I, Lopez AM, Fabregas N, Valero R. Hemodynamic Response, Coughing and Incidence of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage on Awakening with an Endotracheal Tube or Laryngeal Mask Airway in Place after Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Med 2021; 10:2874. [PMID: 34203476 PMCID: PMC8269347 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10132874] [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: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We aimed to compare systemic and cerebral hemodynamics and coughing during emergence after pituitary surgery after endotracheal tube (ETT) extubation or after replacing ETT with a laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Patients were randomized to awaken with an ETT in place or after replacing it with an LMA. We recorded mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate, middle cerebral artery (MCA) flow velocity, regional cerebral oxygen saturation (SrO2), cardiac index, plasma norepinephrine, need for vasoactive drugs, coughing during emergence, and postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. The primary endpoint was postoperative MAP; secondary endpoints were SrO2 and coughing incidence. Forty-five patients were included. MAP was lower during emergence than at baseline in both groups. There were no significant between-group differences in blood pressure, nor in the number of patients that required antihypertensive drugs during emergence (ETT: 8 patients (34.8%) vs. LMA: 3 patients (14.3%); p = 0.116). MCA flow velocity was higher in the ETT group (e.g., mean (95% CI) at 15 min, 103.2 (96.3-110.1) vs. 89.6 (82.6-96.5) cm·s-1; p = 0.003). SrO2, cardiac index, and norepinephrine levels were similar. Coughing was more frequent in the ETT group (81% vs. 15%; p < 0.001). CSF leakage occurred in three patients (13%) in the ETT group. Placing an LMA before removing an ETT during emergence after pituitary surgery favors a safer cerebral hemodynamic profile and reduces coughing. This strategy may lower the risk for CSF leakage.
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- Paola Hurtado
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (J.E.); (L.R.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (J.E.); (L.R.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
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- Biostatistics and Data Management Platform, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona,08036, Spain;
- Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (P.H.); (J.T.); (M.G.-O.); (G.C.); (E.C.); (N.d.R.); (J.F.); (I.G.); (I.B.); (A.M.L.); (N.F.)
- Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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The Umbrella Technique for the Closure of Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 32:336-337. [PMID: 32796306 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT The diagnosis and management of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea remains an important challenge in the field of rhinology. In this study, the authors want to propose a technique for transnasal endoscopic closure of CSF fistulas, tested for the first time on 2 adult fresh cadaveric specimens. The authors think that the use of a device similar to the umbrella device, used to close cardiac atrial defects, may also be valid for the closure of defects at the level of the anterior skull base.
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