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Miranda-Lloret P, Simal-Julian JA, de San Román-Mena LP, Ramírez EP, Pancucci G, Asunción CB. CSF leak after pediatric endoscopic endonasal expanded approaches: a series review. Childs Nerv Syst 2024; 40:181-188. [PMID: 37561159 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-023-06103-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Endoscopic endonasal approaches in the pediatric population pose specific challenges. Management of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid [CSF] leak is probably the major concern. The purpose of the present investigation is to describe and analyze the incidence of postoperative CSF leaks in our pediatric series of endoscopic endonasal approaches. METHODS This is a retrospective analysis, case review of our institutional series. Descriptive statistical parameters and bivariate correlations are analyzed. RESULTS Twenty-one patients have been operated through endoscopic approaches in our series. Four patients showed a postoperative CSF leak needing a revision surgery; these cases are described in further detail. Approaches expanded beyond the sellar area and non-sellar pneumatization of the sphenoid sinus were significantly associated with a higher risk of postoperative CSF leak. CONCLUSIONS CSF leak incidence after endoscopic endonasal approaches is higher in pediatric patients than in adult series. Anatomic and pathologic factors add complexity to these approaches in children. Multilayer closure is advisable to prevent and treat this complication.
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- Pablo Miranda-Lloret
- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitari I Politècnica La Fe, 46010, Valencia, Spain.
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitari I Politècnica La Fe, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitari I Politècnica La Fe, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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Bove I, Solari D. Endoscopic endonasal pituitary surgery: How we do it. Consensus statement on behalf of the EANS skull base section. BRAIN & SPINE 2023; 3:102687. [PMID: 38021006 PMCID: PMC10668107 DOI: 10.1016/j.bas.2023.102687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Introduction and research question The use of an endoscope in skull base surgery provides a panoramic close-up view over the intracranial structures from multiple angles with excellent illumination, thus permitting greater extent of resection of tumors arising at sellar area, mostly represented by PitNet - Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors, with higher likelihood of preserving vital/intact gland tissue. For this refined specialty of neurosurgery, unique skills need to be acquired along a steep learning curve. Material and methods EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) skull base section panelists were enrolled and 11 completed the survey: the goal was to provide a consensus statement of the endoscopic endonasal approach for pituitary adenoma surgery. Results The survey consisted of 44 questions covering demographics data (i.e., academic/non-academic center, case load, years of experience), surgical techniques (i.e., use of neuronavigation, preoperative imaging), and follow-up management. Discussion and conclusions In this paper we identified a series of tips and tricks at different phases of an endoscopic endonasal pituitary surgery procedure to underline the crucial steps to perform successful surgery and reduce complications: we took in consideration the principles of the surgical technique, the knowledge of the anatomy and its variations, and finally the importance of adjoining specialties experts.
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- Ilaria Bove
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Msheik A, Al Mokdad Z, Gerges T, Aoude A. Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: Insights Into Operative Management. Cureus 2023; 15:e38448. [PMID: 37273323 PMCID: PMC10234455 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula (SDAVF) is a rare and complex vascular condition with significant neurological consequences if left untreated. We present a case of SDAVF in a 46-year-old male who presented with progressive myelopathy. The patient presented with a three-month history of progressive lower extremity weakness, numbness, urinary retention, constipation, and gait disturbance. The spine's magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed diffuse T2 hyperintensity and contrast enhancement from T11 to L1, raising the suspicion of an intradural spinal cord lesion. Further evaluation with spinal angiography revealed an SDAVF at the level of T11-T12. The patient underwent surgical resection of the fistula, His lower extremity weakness and numbness improved significantly after surgery, and he was discharged with a plan for close follow-up. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment prevent neurological deficits and improve patient outcomes. Surgical resection of the fistula can significantly improve neurological symptoms and should be considered a treatment option for SDAVF.
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- Ali Msheik
- Neurological Surgery, Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences, Hadath, LBN
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- Public Health, Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences, Hadath, LBN
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- Anesthesiology, Winchester Anesthesia Associates Inc., Winchester, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, Al Rassoul Al Azam Hospital, Beirut, LBN
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Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery in Children. CURRENT OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40136-022-00432-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Lenze NR, Gossett KA, Farquhar DR, Quinsey C, Sasaki-Adams D, Ewend MG, Thorp B, Ebert CS, Zanation AM. Outcomes of Endoscopic Versus Open Skull Base Surgery in Pediatric Patients. Laryngoscope 2020; 131:996-1001. [PMID: 33135787 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE/HYPOTHESIS To characterize the pathology and outcomes of skull base surgery in the pediatric population by open versus endoscopic surgical approach. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS A retrospective review of pediatric patients (<18 years) who underwent skull base surgery for nonmalignant disease from May 2000 to August 2019 was performed. Patient demographics, pathology, and operative characteristics by surgical approach were recorded and analyzed. Patients with a combined endoscopic/open approach were classified as open for the analysis. RESULTS Eighty-two pediatric skull base patients were identified with a mean age of 11.3 years (standard deviation 5.2). A purely endoscopic approach was used in 63 (77%) patients, a purely open approach was used in nine (11%) patients, and a combined open/endoscopic approach was used in 10 (12%) patients. The all-cause complication rate was 9.8%. There was no statistically significant difference in rate of complications between patients with an open versus endoscopic approach for resection (15.8% vs. 7.9%; P = .379). Risk of having a complication did not significantly vary by patient age. The odds of having a complication with an open approach was not statistically significant in a multivariable model adjusted for age, sex, race, intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid leak, tracheostomy requirement, and vascular flap use (odds ratio 2.76, 95% confidence interval 0.28-26.94; P = .383). CONCLUSIONS Our retrospective study demonstrates a similar risk of complication for open versus endoscopic approach to resection in pediatric skull base patients at our institution. Safety and feasibility of the endoscopic approach has previously been demonstrated in children, and this is the first study to directly compare outcomes with open approaches. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 Laryngoscope, 131:996-1001, 2021.
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- Nicholas R Lenze
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A.,Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A.,Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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London NR, Rangel GG, Walz PC. The expanded endonasal approach in pediatric skull base surgery: A review. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2020; 5:313-325. [PMID: 32337363 PMCID: PMC7178460 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Revised: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Surgery of the pediatric skull base has multiple unique challenges and has seen recent rapid advances. The objective of this review is to assess key issues in pediatric skull base surgery (SBS), including anatomic limitations, surgical approaches, reconstruction techniques, postoperative care, complications, and outcomes. DATA SOURCES PubMed literature review. REVIEW METHODS A review of the literature was conducted to assess the challenges, recent advances, and reported outcomes in pediatric SBS. RESULTS The pediatric skull base presents multiple anatomic challenges, including variable patterns of pneumatization, narrow piriform aperture width, and narrow intercarotid distance at the level of the cavernous sinus but not the superior clivus. These issues may be particularly challenging in patients less than 2 years of age. Endoscopic endonasal approaches in the sagittal and coronal plane have been applied to the pediatric skull base while open approaches may still be necessary in the setting of extensive intracranial or orbital disease, as well as disease lateral to critical neurovascular structures. While the nasoseptal flap was initially called into question for pediatric cases, it has been shown through multiple reports to be a feasible and robust reconstructive option. Complications and outcomes often depend upon the pathology. In children, response to noxious stimuli, ability to avoid Valsalva, and adherence to nasal precautions is variable. The use of lumbar drains is more common in pediatric than adult patients. CONCLUSION While the pediatric skull base presents unique challenges, outcomes data support that endoscopic endonasal approaches are a pertinent surgical technique in appropriately selected patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3a.
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- Nyall R. London
- Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryThe Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA
- Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication DisordersNIHBethesdaMarylandUSA
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- Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryThe Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA
- Pediatric Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryNationwide Children's HospitalColumbusOhioUSA
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- Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryThe Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA
- Pediatric Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryNationwide Children's HospitalColumbusOhioUSA
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Lee JA, Cooper RL, Nguyen SA, Schlosser RJ, Gudis DA. Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery for Pediatric Sellar and Suprasellar Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020; 163:284-292. [PMID: 32204653 DOI: 10.1177/0194599820913637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The advent of endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) has redefined the management of pediatric sellar and suprasellar lesions. To date, the outcomes of these procedures have not been systematically reviewed. This study performed a systematic review with meta-analysis of surgical outcomes for pediatric patients undergoing ESBS for sellar and suprasellar lesions. DATA SOURCES PubMed (National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health), Scopus (Elsevier), and Cochrane Library (Wiley). REVIEW METHODS Articles reporting on pediatric patients undergoing ESBS for craniopharyngiomas, pituitary adenomas, and Rathke's cleft cysts were reviewed. The primary outcome was postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. Secondary outcomes included endocrine, visual, and other complications. RESULTS Twenty-five articles reporting on 554 patients were included. Overall postoperative CSF leak rate was 8.6%, with tumor-specific rates of 10.6% in craniopharyngiomas, 6.5% in pituitary adenomas, and 7.2% in Rathke's cleft cysts (P > .05). Older studies demonstrate higher postoperative CSF leak rates as compared with more recent studies (12.5% vs 6.1%, P = .0082). Younger children (8.9-12.6 years old) experienced a higher rate of postoperative CSF leaks as compared with older children (13.0-16.6 years old; 12.9% vs 4.9%, P = .0016). Additional postoperative complications included diabetes insipidus (26.7%), hypopituitarism (46.6%), visual deficits (2.6%), meningitis (3.4%), and weight gain (3.4%). CONCLUSION ESBS for pediatric sellar and suprasellar lesions is overall an effective management approach with an increasingly favorable risk-benefit profile. Younger children may be more susceptible to postoperative CSF leak as compared with older pediatric patients. Tumor type does not appear to be an independent risk factor for postoperative CSF leak in this population.
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- Joshua A Lee
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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Caulley L, Uppaluri R, Dunn IF. Perioperative nasal and paranasal sinus considerations in transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary disease. Br J Neurosurg 2020; 34:246-252. [PMID: 32098510 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2020.1731424] [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] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery has emerged as the treatment modality of choice for a range of skull base lesions, particularly pituitary adenomas. However, navigation and manipulation of the nasal corridor and paranasal sinuses requires that surgeons are aware of effective techniques to maximize patient outcomes and avoid sinonasal morbidity postoperatively. This paper is a narrative review aimed to provide an updated and consolidated report on the perioperative management of the nasal corridor and paranasal sinuses in the setting of endoscopic skull base surgery for pituitary disease. Anatomic variants and common surgical techniques are discussed. Post-operative complications are evaluated in detail. Understanding the structural implications of the endonasal approach to the sphenoid is crucial to optimization of the surgical outcomes. We propose guidelines for perioperative management of endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery for pituitary diseases. Standardized treatment algorithms can improve patient satisfaction, and increase the comparability and the quality of reported information across research studies.
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- Lisa Caulley
- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada.,Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dana Farber Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA.,Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Yan X, Chen X, Ge H, Zhu S, Lin Y, Kang D, Lin Z, Jiang C, Ding C. The Change in Distance Between Bilateral Internal Carotid Arteries in Acromegaly and Its Risk Factors. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:429. [PMID: 32733381 PMCID: PMC7358354 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.00429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: Studies investigating the change in distance between the bilateral internal carotid arteries (ICAs) in acromegalic patients have provided ambiguous results. The influencing factors of these changes have not been well-identified. Objective: To further investigate the change in distance between bilateral ICAs in acromegaly patients and identify the influencing factors of the change. Method: Patients diagnosed as acromegaly from Jan 2016 to Sep 2019 in the Department of Neurosurgery of the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, were included in this study. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) data were obtained for all patients for three-dimensional reconstruction of the ICAs. Distance between bilateral ICAs was measured and recorded for assessment. Result: 172 patients including 86 cases with acromegaly in the study group and 86 cases with non-functional pituitary adenoma in the control group were enrolled in this study. The difference of adenoma sizes between two groups was not statistically significant. Patients in acromegaly group had significantly larger maximum distances between bilateral siphon carotid ectasias (25.5 ± 4.1 vs. 23.4 ± 3.5 mm, P = 0.001) and between bilateral lacerum segments (26.2 ± 3.2 vs. 24.1 ± 4.3 mm, P < 0.001) compared with those of patients with non-functional pituitary adenomas. Multivariate analysis showed that the increased bilateral ICAs distance was associated with disease duration (odds ratio = 1.01, 95% confidence interval = 1.01-1.02, P = 0.005) and refractory pituitary adenoma (odds ratio = 9.8, 95% confidence interval = 1.1-88.7, P = 0.043) but not with level of growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and adenoma size in acromegaly. Conclusion: Our study showed significant change in distance between the bilateral ICAs in acromegalic patients, comparing to patients with non-functional pituitary adenomas. The increased intercarotid artery distance is associated with disease duration but not with preoperative level of GH and IGF-1. Refractory pituitary adenoma and longer disease duration are the both risk factors of the increased ICAs distance in patient with acromegly.
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- Xiaorong Yan
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jinjiang Hospital Jinnan Branch Courts, Jinjiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Zhangya Lin
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Changzhen Jiang
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Chenyu Ding
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Deopujari CE, Shah NJ, Shaikh ST, Karmarkar VS, Mohanty CB. Endonasal endoscopic skullbase surgery in children. Childs Nerv Syst 2019; 35:2091-2098. [PMID: 31079184 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-019-04167-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The role of endonasal endoscopic approach for pathologies in the paediatric population is evolving and has still not been accepted as standard of care in neurosurgery. It represents a challenge in terms of narrow access, instrument manipulation and adequate reconstruction of defects. We have described our experience in 49 cases from a single neurosurgical unit in paediatric skull base surgeries through this approach over the last 12 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS A case series of 59 paediatric skull base surgeries in 49 children through endoscopic endonasal route over the last 12 years is presented. The age ranges from 4 months to 18 years. Out of 49 cases, 22 cases were of craniopharyngiomas, 8 cases of pituitary adenomas, 5 cases with CSF rhinorrhea, 5 cases with meningoencephalocele, 3 cases of Rathke's cleft cysts, 2 cases of odontoidectomy and 4 miscellaneous cases viz. mucocele, hypothalamic glioma, esthesioneuroblastoma and epidermoid. CSF leaks were repaired with free graft in the initial years and by vascularized flap more recently. RESULTS The goal of surgery was achieved in all but two cases in whom the tumour excision was unsatisfactory due to failure of the cyst wall to collapse after decompression. Extent of tumour excision was not compromised by the choice of this approach. Revision surgery for CSF leak was required in three patients. Local vascularized nasoseptal flap has been possible even in very young patients and has now become the standard for reconstruction. CONCLUSION In spite of the challenges posed by small nostrils and ill-developed sinuses in the paediatric age group, surgery from endoscopic endonasal corridor is possible to be carried out successfully in selected cases.
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- Department of ENT, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, India
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Quon JL, Kim LH, Hwang PH, Patel ZM, Grant GA, Cheshier SH, Edwards MSB. Transnasal endoscopic approach for pediatric skull base lesions: a case series. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2019; 24:246-257. [PMID: 31200365 DOI: 10.3171/2019.4.peds18693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Transnasal endoscopic transsphenoidal approaches constitute an essential technique for the resection of skull base tumors in adults. However, in the pediatric population, sellar and suprasellar lesions have historically been treated by craniotomy. Transnasal endoscopic approaches are less invasive and thus may be preferable to craniotomy, especially in children. In this case series, the authors present their institutional experience with transnasal endoscopic transsphenoidal approaches for pediatric skull base tumors. METHODS The authors retrospectively reviewed pediatric patients (age ≤ 18 years) who had undergone transnasal endoscopic transsphenoidal approaches for either biopsy or resection of sellar or suprasellar lesions between 2007 and 2016. All operations were performed jointly by a team of pediatric neurosurgeons and skull base otolaryngologists, except for 8 cases performed by one neurosurgeon. RESULTS The series included 42 patients between 4 and 18 years old (average 12.5 years) who underwent 51 operations. Headache (45%), visual symptoms (69%), and symptoms related to hormonal abnormalities (71%) were the predominant presenting symptoms. Improvement in preoperative symptoms was seen in 92% of cases. Most patients had craniopharyngiomas (n = 16), followed by pituitary adenomas (n = 12), Rathke cleft cysts (n = 4), germinomas (n = 4), chordomas (n = 2), and other lesion subtypes (n = 4). Lesions ranged from 0.3 to 6.2 cm (median 2.5 cm) in their greatest dimension. Gross-total resection was primarily performed (63% of cases), with 5 subsequent recurrences. Nasoseptal flaps were used in 47% of cases, fat grafts in 37%, and lumbar drains in 47%. CSF space was entered intraoperatively in 15 cases, and postoperative CSF was observed only in lesions with suprasellar extension. There were 8 cases of new hormonal deficits and 3 cases of new cranial nerve deficits. Length of hospital stay ranged from 1 to 61 days (median 5 days). Patients were clinically followed up for a median of 46 months (range 1-120 months), accompanied by a median radiological follow-up period of 45 months (range 3.8-120 months). Most patients (76%) were offered adjuvant therapy. CONCLUSIONS In this single-institution report of the transnasal endoscopic transsphenoidal approach, the authors demonstrated that this technique is generally safe and effective for different types of pediatric skull base lesions. Favorable effects of surgery were sustained during a follow-up period of 4 years. Further refinement in technology will allow for more widespread use in the pediatric population.
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- 2Division of Rhinology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto; and
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- 2Division of Rhinology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and
- 3Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford, California
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and
- 3Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford, California
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery and
- 3Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford, California
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Pituitary adenomas are a rare but important central nervous system tumor in children. Because of differences in growth and development, the manifestations of pituitary adenomas in children may differ from those seen in adults. Unlike adult patients, the pediatric population more often presents with clinically secretory adenomas. Although medical management is first-line treatment of prolactinomas, transsphenoidal surgery is appropriate for most children with Cushing disease and gigantism. Although some pediatric patients present surgical challenges because of small anatomic dimensions or an incompletely developed sphenoid sinus, transsphenoidal surgery can be safely and effectively undertaken in most children, with low complication rates.
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- Alexandria C Marino
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, PO Box 800212, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, PO Box 800212, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, PO Box 800212, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, PO Box 800212, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
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Kahilogullari G, Meco C, Beton S, Zaimoglu M, Ozgural O, Basak H, Bozkurt M, Unlu A. Endoscopic Transnasal Skull Base Surgery in Pediatric Patients. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2019; 81:515-525. [PMID: 33134019 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Introduction In pediatric patients, endoscopic transnasal surgery (ETNS) poses challenges because of the small size of the developing skull and narrow endonasal corridors. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ETNS in children by assessing our experience of endoscopic skull base surgery. Materials and Methods All pediatric patients ( n = 54) who were eligible for surgery using only the endonasal endoscopic approach at our tertiary center between 2012 and 2018 were included in this study. The surgeries were performed simultaneously by an endoscopic skull base team of neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists. Hormonal analyses were conducted before and after surgery in all patients with sellar/parasellar lesions. Patients older than 8 years underwent smell and visual testing. Results In the 54 patients aged 1 to 17 years who underwent surgery, craniopharyngioma was the most common pathology (29.6%), followed by pituitary adenoma (22.2%). Gross total resection was achieved in 33 (76.7%) of 41 patients who underwent surgery because of the presence of tumors. All visual deficits improved, although one patient sustained olfactory deterioration. Sixteen (29.6%) patients presented with complications such as transient diabetes insipidus and temporary visual loss. Conclusions Despite anatomy-related challenges in children, adequate results can be achieved with high rates of success, and the functional and anatomical integrity of the developing skull and nose of children can be preserved. In pediatric patients, ETNS is a safe and effective option for addressing various lesions along the skull base.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara University, Turkey.,Department of Otolaryngology, Salzburg Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara University, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara University, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Parasher AK, Lerner DK, Glicksman JT, Storm PB, Lee JYK, Vossough A, Brooks S, Palmer JN, Adappa ND. The impact of expanded endonasal skull base surgery on midfacial growth in pediatric patients. Laryngoscope 2019; 130:338-342. [PMID: 31070247 DOI: 10.1002/lary.28063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Surgical resection of skull base tumors in children is increasingly accomplished through an expanded endonasal approach (EEA). We aim to evaluate the potential effect of the EEA on midfacial growth as a result of iatrogenic damage to nasal growth zones. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of children undergoing craniopharyngioma resection via an open transcranial or EEA. Pre- and postoperative magnetic resonance imaging was evaluated for growth in four midfacial measurements based on established cephalometric landmarks: anterior midface height, posterior midface height, palatal length, and sella-nasion distance. Statistical analysis was conducted using a mixed-effects linear regression model. RESULTS Twenty-two patients underwent an EEA (n = 12) or open transcranial approach (n = 10) for tumor resection with 3 years of imaging follow-up. There was no difference in midfacial growth between groups for each measurement. Compared to the open group, patients undergoing EEA demonstrated relative anterior midface height growth of -0.42 mm (P = 0.880), posterior midface height growth of -0.44 mm (P = 0.839), palatal length growth of 0.35 mm (P = 0.894), and sella-nasion distance growth of -2.16 (P = 0.365). CONCLUSION We found no difference in midfacial growth measurements between patients undergoing craniopharyngioma resection via an EEA and the open transcranial route after 3 years of imaging follow-up. Preliminary results on midfacial growth demonstrate that the EEA is a safe alternative to traditional transcranial approaches for the pediatric population. Further investigation with larger sample size and longer duration of follow-up is warranted to more thoroughly investigate the long-term implications of the EEA to the skull base. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 130:338-342, 2020.
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- Arjun K Parasher
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.,Department of Health Policy and Management, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Mount Sinai, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.,North Shore ENT, Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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Shenouda K, Yuhan BT, Mir A, Gonik N, Eloy JA, Liu JK, Folbe AJ, Svider PF. Endoscopic Resection of Pediatric Skull Base Tumors: An Evidence-Based Review. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2018; 80:527-539. [PMID: 31534896 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Objectives To perform a systematic review examining experiences with endoscopic resection of skull base lesions in the pediatric population, with a focus on outcomes, recurrence, and surgical morbidities. Methods PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science databases were evaluated. Studies were assessed for level of evidence. Bias risk was evaluated using the Cochrane Bias tool, Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE), and Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) criteria. Patient characteristics, pathology, site of primary disease, presenting symptoms, stage, procedure specific details, and complications were evaluated. Results were reported using the Preferred Reporting Systems for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Results Ninety-three studies met criteria for inclusion, encompassing 574 patients with skull base tumors. The GRADE and MINORS criteria determined the overall evidence to be moderate quality. The most common benign and malignant pathologies included juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas ( n = 239) and chondrosarcomas ( n = 11) at 41.6 and 1.9%, respectively. Of all juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma tumors, most presented at stage IIIa and IIIb (25.8 and 27.3%, respectively). Nasal obstruction (16.5%) and headache (16.0%) were common symptoms at initial presentation. Surgical approaches included endoscopic endonasal ( n = 193, 41.2%) and endoscopic extended transsphenoidal ( n = 155, 33.1%). Early (< 6 weeks) and late (>6 weeks) complications included cerebrospinal fluid leak ( n = 36, 17.3%) and endocrinopathy ( n = 43, 20.7%). Mean follow-up time was 37 months (0.5-180 months), with 86.5% showing no evidence of disease and 2.1% having died from disease at last follow-up. Conclusion Endoscopic skull base surgery has been shown to be a safe and effective method of treating a variety of pediatric skull base tumors. If appropriately employed, the minimally invasive approach can provide optimal results in the pediatric population.
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- Kerolos Shenouda
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, United States.,Department of Otolaryngology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, United States.,Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States.,Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States.,Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States.,Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, United States.,Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, Michigan, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Kuan EC, Kaufman AC, Lerner D, Kohanski MA, Tong CCL, Tajudeen BA, Parasher AK, Lee JYK, Storm PB, Palmer JN, Adappa ND. Lack of Sphenoid Pneumatization Does Not Affect Endoscopic Endonasal Pediatric Skull Base Surgery Outcomes. Laryngoscope 2018; 129:832-836. [PMID: 30520033 DOI: 10.1002/lary.27600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Currently, due to the rarity of pathology, there are limited data surrounding outcomes of pediatric skull base surgery. Traditionally, surgeons have proceeded with caution when electing endonasal endoscopic transsellar/transplanum approaches to the skull base in pediatric patients due to poor sphenoid pneumatization. In this study, we review outcomes of endoscopic pediatric skull base surgery based on sphenoid pneumatization patterns. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart review. METHODS A review of all cases of pediatric (age < 18 years) craniopharyngioma managed via an endoscopic endonasal approach at a tertiary academic medical center. RESULTS A total of 27 patients were included in the analysis. The median age was 8 years. Nineteen (70%) patients were male. Presellar, sellar/postsellar, and conchal sphenoid pneumatizations were found in 6, 11, and 10 patients, respectively. There was no significant association between sphenoid pneumatization pattern and extent of resection (gross vs. subtotal, P = .414), postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak (P = .450), intraoperative estimated blood loss (P = .098), total operative time (P = .540), and length of stay (P = .336). On multivariate analysis, after accounting for age, sex, preoperative cranial nerve involvement, and cavernous sinus invasion, there remained no significant association between sphenoid pneumatization pattern and extent of resection (P = .999) and postoperative CSF leak (P = .959). CONCLUSIONS Sphenoid pneumatization pattern does not appear to affect outcomes in endoscopic skull base surgery in the pediatric population. Importantly, lack of sphenoid pneumatization does not impede gross total resection or increase complications. Thorough knowledge of the anatomy during the endoscopic approach is critical to optimize outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 Laryngoscope, 129:832-836, 2019.
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- Edward C Kuan
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Serra C, Staartjes VE, Maldaner N, Muscas G, Akeret K, Holzmann D, Soyka MB, Schmid C, Regli L. Predicting extent of resection in transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenoma. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2018; 160:2255-2262. [PMID: 30267209 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-018-3690-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The extent of resection (EOR) is a crucial outcome parameter in transsphenoidal pituitary surgery (TSS), and is linked to endocrinological outcome, postoperative morbidity, and mortality. We aimed to build a robust, quantitative, and easily reproducible imaging score able to predict EOR in TSS. METHODS The ratio (R) between the maximum horizontal adenoma diameter and intercarotid distance at the horizontal C4 segment was used to stratify our patient series in four classes: class I R ≤ 0.75, class II 0.75 < R ≤ 1.25, and class III R ≥ 1.25. Class IV included adenomas which completely encased the internal carotid artery. The resulting score was internally validated for robustness. RESULTS One hundred sixteen patients were included in the study, of which 96 (83%) for derivation and 20 (17%) for validation. EOR showed significant differences between grades (grade I, 100%; II, 97.9%; III, 94.2%; IV, 87.2%; all P < 0.05). The same applied to residual volume (RV) (grade I, 0 cm3; II, 0.08 cm3; III, 1.11 cm3; IV, 1.63 cm3; all P < 0.05). Differences in gross total resection (GTR) were statistically significant among classes I, II, and III (P < 0.05). The incidence of residual adenoma in the cavernous sinus increased also constantly from grade I up to grade IV although a significant difference was only found between grades III and II (P = 0.004). The score performed equally well in the validation cohort. Inter-observer agreement was high, with intraclass correlation coefficients > 0.89 for measurement of both the horizontal tumor diameter and the ICD among two independent raters (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The proposed score is a simple and reproducible tool which reliably predicts surgical outcome including EOR, RV, and GTR of pituitary adenoma patients undergoing TSS.
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- Carlo Serra
- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tuscany School of Neurosurgery, University of Firenze, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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Perry A, Graffeo CS, Marcellino C, Pollock BE, Wetjen NM, Meyer FB. Pediatric Pituitary Adenoma: Case Series, Review of the Literature, and a Skull Base Treatment Paradigm. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2018; 79:91-114. [PMID: 29404245 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1625984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Pediatric pituitary adenoma is a rare skull base neoplasm, accounting for 3% of all intracranial neoplasms in children and 5% of pituitary adenomas. Compared with pituitary tumors in adults, secreting tumors predominate and longer disease trajectories are expected due to the patient age resulting in a natural history and treatment paradigm that is complex and controversial. Objectives The aims of this study were to describe a large, single-institution series of pediatric pituitary adenomas with extensive long-term follow-up and to conduct a systematic review examining outcomes after pituitary adenoma surgery in the pediatric population. Methods The study cohort was compiled by searching institutional pathology and operative reports using diagnosis and site codes for pituitary and sellar pathology, from 1956 to 2016. Systematic review of the English language literature since 1970 was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Google Scholar. Results Thirty-nine surgically managed pediatric pituitary adenomas were identified, including 15 prolactinomas, 14 corticotrophs, 7 somatotrophs, and 4 non-secreting adenomas. All patients underwent transsphenoidal resection (TSR) as the initial surgical treatment. Surgical cure was achieved in 18 (46%); 21 experienced recurrent/persistent disease, with secondary treatments including repeat surgery in 10, radiation in 14, adjuvant pharmacotherapy in 11, and bilateral adrenalectomy in 3. At the last follow-up (median 87 months, range 3-581), nine remained with recurrent/persistent disease (23%). Thirty-seven publications reporting surgical series of pediatric pituitary adenomas were included, containing 1,284 patients. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-secreting tumors were most prevalent (43%), followed by prolactin (PRL)-secreting (37%), growth hormone (GH)-secreting (12%), and nonsecreting (7%). Surgical cure was reported in 65%. Complications included pituitary insufficiency (23%), permanent visual dysfunction (6%), chronic diabetes insipidus (DI) (3%), and postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak (4%). Mean follow-up was 63 months (range 0-240), with recurrent/persistent disease reported in 18% at the time of last follow-up. Conclusion Pediatric pituitary adenomas are diverse and challenging tumors with complexities far beyond those encountered in the management of routine adult pituitary disease, including nuanced decision-making, a technically demanding operative environment, high propensity for recurrence, and the potentially serious consequences of hypopituitarism with respect to fertility and growth potential in a pediatric population. Optimal treatment requires a high degree of individualization, and patients are most likely to benefit from consolidated, multidisciplinary care in highly experienced centers.
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- Avital Perry
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Minnesota, United States
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Alalade AF, Ogando-Rivas E, Boatey J, Souweidane MM, Anand VK, Greenfield JP, Schwartz TH. Suprasellar and recurrent pediatric craniopharyngiomas: expanding indications for the extended endoscopic transsphenoidal approach. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2018; 21:72-80. [PMID: 29125446 DOI: 10.3171/2017.7.peds17295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The expanded endonasal endoscopic transsphenoidal approach has become increasingly used for craniopharyngioma surgery in the pediatric population, but questions still persist regarding its utility in younger children, in recurrent and irradiated tumors, and in masses primarily located in the suprasellar region. The narrow corridor, incomplete pneumatization, and fear of hypothalamic injury have traditionally relegated this approach to application in older children with mostly cystic craniopharyngiomas centered in the sella. The authors present a series of consecutive pediatric patients in whom the endonasal endoscopic approach was used to remove craniopharyngiomas from patients of varied ages, regardless of the location of the tumor and previous treatments or surgeries, to ascertain if the traditional concerns about limitations of this approach are worth reevaluating METHODS Eleven consecutive pediatric patients (age ≤ 18 years) underwent surgery via an endoscopic transsphenoidal approach at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center from 2007 to 2016. The authors recorded the location, consistency, and size of the lesion, assessed for hypothalamic invasion radiographically, calculated skull base measurements, and assessed parameters such as extent of resection, visual function, endocrinological function, weight gain, and return-to-school status. RESULTS The average age at the time of surgery was 7.9 years (range 4-17 years) and the tumor sizes ranged from 1.3 to 41.7 cm3. Five cases were purely suprasellar, 5 had solid components, 4 were reoperations, and 5 had a conchal sphenoid aeration. Nevertheless, gross-total resection was achieved in 45% of the patients and 50% of those in whom it was the goal of surgery, without any correlation with the location, tumor consistency, or the age of the patient. Near-total resection, subtotal resection, or biopsy was performed intentionally in the remaining patients to avoid hypothalamic injury. Anterior pituitary dysfunction occurred in 81.8% of the patients, and 63.3% developed diabetes insipidus . Two patients (18%) had a greater than 9% increase in body mass index. Visual function was stable or improved in 73%. All children returned to an academic environment, with 10 of them in the grade appropriate for their age. There was a single case of each of the following: CSF leak, loss of vision unilaterally, and abscess. CONCLUSIONS The endoscopic transsphenoidal approach is suitable for removing pediatric craniopharyngiomas even in young children with suprasellar tumors, conchal sphenoid sinus, recurrent tumors, and tumors with solid components. The extent of resection is dictated by intrinsic hypothalamic tumor invasiveness rather than the approach. The endoscopic transsphenoidal approach affords the ability to directly inspect the hypothalamus to determine invasion, which may help spare the patient from hypothalamic injury. Irrespective of approach, the rates of postoperative endocrinopathy remain high and the learning curve for the approach to a relatively rare tumor is steep.
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- Departments of1Neurosurgery.,3Neuroscience, Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian, New York, New York
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Serra C, Maldaner N, Muscas G, Staartjes V, Pangalu A, Holzmann D, Soyka M, Schmid C, Regli L. The changing sella: internal carotid artery shift during transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. Pituitary 2017; 20:654-660. [PMID: 28828722 DOI: 10.1007/s11102-017-0830-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Injuries to the internal carotid artery (ICA) are potentially lethal complications in transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) for pituitary lesions. The intercarotid distance (ICD) is thus a major parameter, determining the width of the surgical corridor in TSS. The purpose of the study is to investigate changes in ICD at different levels of the ICA during and after TSS using high definition intraoperative MRI (3T-iMRI). METHODS Pre-, intra- and 3 months postoperative MRI images of 85 TSS patients were reviewed. ICD was measured at the horizontal (ICDC4h) and vertical (ICDC4v) intracavernous C4 segment as well as at the C6 segment (ICDC6). Association between ICD change at different levels and time points were compared and potential factors predicting ICD reduction were analyzed. RESULTS ICD decreased intraoperatively at all three segments of ICA by -3% (median decreases: ICDC4h: -0.5 mm, ICDC4v: -0.7 mm ICDC6: -0.4 mm). At 3 months postoperative MRI, ICD reduced by a further -4%, -2% and -4% respectively (median decreases ICDC4h: -0.7, ICDC4v: -0.4 mm, ICDC6: -0.5 mm). Postoperative narrowing in ICD occurred independent of further resection after 3T-iMRI. ICD change correlated between different levels of the ICA indicating a uniform shift perioperatively. Preoperative ICD was significantly associated with the intraoperative reduction in ICDC4v and ICDC6. CONCLUSIONS We have demonstrated a uniform narrowing in ICD at different levels of the ICA during and after TSS adenoma resection. Surgeons should be aware of this change since it determines the width of the surgical corridor and can thus influence the ease of surgery.
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- Carlo Serra
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Zürich, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Zürich, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tuscany School of Neurosurgery, University of Firenze, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Zürich, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Zürich, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospital of Zürich, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Zürich, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Youssef CA, Smotherman CR, Kraemer DF, Aldana PR. Predicting the limits of the endoscopic endonasal approach in children: a radiological anatomical study. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2016; 17:510-5. [PMID: 26613277 DOI: 10.3171/2015.6.peds14695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECT The endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) has been established as an alternative approach to craniovertebral junction (CVJ) pathology in adults. The authors have previously described the nasoaxial line (NAxL) as an accurate predictor of the lower limit of the EEA to the CVJ in adults. The surgical anatomy limiting the EEA to the pediatric CVJ has not been well studied. Furthermore, predicting the lower limit of the EEA in various pediatric age groups is important in surgical planning. To better understand the anatomy affecting the EEA to the CVJ, the authors examined the skull base anatomy relevant to the EEA in children of different age groups and used the NAxL to predict the EEA lower limit in children. METHODS Axial brain CT scans of 39 children with normal skull base anatomy were reconstructed sagittally. Children were divided into 4 groups according to age: 3-6, 7-10, 11-14, and 15-18 years old. The intersection of the NAxL with the odontoid process of C-2 was described for each group. Analyses of variance were used to estimate the effect of age, sex, interaction between age and sex on different anatomical parameters relevant to the endonasal corridor (including the length of the hard palate [HPLe]), dimensions of choana and piriform aperture, and the length of the NAxL to C-2. The effect of the HPLe on the working distance of NAxL to the odontoid was also estimated using analysis of covariance, controlling for age, sex, and their interaction. RESULTS The NAxL extended to the odontoid process in 38 of the 39 children. Among the 39 children, the NAxL intersected the upper third of the odontoid process in 25 while intersecting the middle third in the remaining 13 children. The measurements of the inferior limits did not differ with age, varying between 9 and 11 mm below the hard palate line at the ventral surface of C-2. Significant increases in the size of the piriform aperture and choana and the HPLe were observed after age 10. The HPLe predicted the length of the NAxL (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS The caudal limit of the EEA extends as far as the middle third of the odontoid process in children, as predicted by the NAxL. The most prominent increase in the size of the choana and piriform aperture occurs after age 10. The HPLe is a significant predictor of the working distance to C-2. Utilizing the NAxL preoperatively may help in planning the EEA to the CVJ in children.
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- Carl A Youssef
- University of Florida College of Medicine, Office of Medical Education, Gainesville
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- Center for Health Equity and Quality Research (CHEQR), and.,Department of Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville; and
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- University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville and Wolfson Children's Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida
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Gump WC. Endoscopic Endonasal Repair of Congenital Defects of the Anterior Skull Base: Developmental Considerations and Surgical Outcomes. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2015. [PMID: 26225319 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1544120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Techniques of endoscopic endonasal surgery, initially developed primarily for intracranial neoplasms, have been adapted to treat a wide variety of pathologies previously addressed with open craniotomy including congenital and acquired defects of the anterior skull base. Congenital defects can lead to herniation of leptomeninges containing cerebrospinal fluid alone or with brain tissue. Specific types of encephalocele can be defined on the basis of the associated abnormal bony anatomy. Endoscopic endonasal surgery represents a relatively recent development in the treatment of these entities. Technical considerations include relatively younger age range of the patient population, dimensions of preexisting bony defect, volume of herniated meninges and brain tissue, and distorted anatomy from abnormal development of the affected craniofacial skeleton. Recent highly detailed anatomical studies have quantitatively verified the utility of endoscopic endonasal surgery in the pediatric population. Particular attention has been directed toward adequacy of nasoseptal flap reconstruction in pediatric patients. Several reports have described patients with encephalocele of the anterior cranial fossa successfully treated with endoscopic surgery. The literature on endoscopic repair of congenital encephalocele is reviewed. Outcomes have generally been reported as favorable, although long-term follow-up and systematic studies have not been pursued.
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- William C Gump
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Norton Neuroscience Institute and Kosair Children's Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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