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Cheng D, Sun H, Yang F, Guo Z, Liu W, Li X. Applying the Full Endoscopic Keyhole Technique to CPA Lesions: A Single-Center Study. J Craniofac Surg 2024; 35:1478-1482. [PMID: 38688021 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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In recent years, endoscopy has become an increasingly common tool used during neurosurgical procedures. However, its application in treating cerebellopontine angle (CPA) lesions has not progressed as rapidly. In this study, the authors present their initial experience with surgically treating CPA lesions using a fully endoscopic keyhole retrosigmoid approach. They conducted a retrospective analysis of clinical data from patients who underwent endoscopic keyhole CPA surgery at their center between May 2017 and April 2022. They provide a comprehensive explanation of this method and an overview of the strategies that have been developed to achieve better clinical outcomes. The study included 107 patients, consisting of 10 cases of vestibular schwannoma, 21 cases of epidermoid cyst, 32 cases of trigeminal neuralgia, and 44 cases of hemifacial spasm. The authors analyzed the clinicodemographic details of the patients. Among the 31 tumor cases, gross total resection was achieved in 25 patients (80.6%), while near-total resection was performed in 6 patients (19.4%). In patients with trigeminal neuralgia, facial pain resolved in 31 out of 32 patients (96.9%). Similarly, facial convulsions disappeared or were relieved in all 44 patients (100%) with hemifacial spasms after the operation. Postoperative complications included facial nerve paresis (n=9, 8.4%), with improvement observed in 6 cases during follow-up, transient facial hypoesthesia (n=3, 2.8%), cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea (n=3, 2.8%), transient abducens paresis (n=1, 0.9%), and postoperative hemorrhage (n=1, 0.9%). Endoscopy provides improved deep illumination and, combined with close-up observation, enhances the visualization of structures within the CPA region. The fully endoscopic keyhole technique is a safe and effective method for managing CPA lesions.
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- Dekui Cheng
- Department of Neurosurgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng City, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng City, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chengyang People's Hospital
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao City, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao City, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng City, China
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Fareed A, Iftikhar Z, Haider R, Shah SI, Ennabe M, Alan A, Weinand M. Awake neurosurgery: Advancements in microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia. Surg Neurol Int 2024; 15:215. [PMID: 38974545 PMCID: PMC11225509 DOI: 10.25259/sni_286_2024] [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: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Background The treatment landscape for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) involves various surgical interventions, among which microvascular decompression (MVD) stands out as highly effective. While MVD offers significant benefits, its success relies on precise surgical techniques and patient selection. In addition, the emergence of awake surgery techniques presents new opportunities to improve outcomes and minimize complications associated with MVD for TN. Methods A thorough review of the literature was conducted to explore the effectiveness and challenges of MVD for TN, as well as the impact of awake surgery on its outcomes. PubMed and Medline databases were searched from inception to March 2024 using specific keywords "Awake Neurosurgery," "Microvascular Decompression," AND "Trigeminal Neuralgia." Studies reporting original research on human subjects or preclinical investigations were included in the study. Results This review highlighted that MVD emerges as a highly effective treatment for TN, offering long-term pain relief with relatively low rates of recurrence and complications. Awake surgery techniques, including awake craniotomy, have revolutionized the approach to MVD, providing benefits such as reduced postoperative monitoring, shorter hospital stays, and improved neurological outcomes. Furthermore, awake MVD procedures offer opportunities for precise mapping and preservation of critical brain functions, enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. Conclusion The integration of awake surgery techniques, particularly awake MVD, represents a significant advancement in the treatment of TN. Future research should focus on refining awake surgery techniques and exploring new approaches to optimize outcomes in MVD for TN.
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- Areeba Fareed
- Global Neurosurgical Alliance, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Global Neurosurgical Alliance, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Global Neurosurgical Alliance, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Global Neurosurgical Alliance, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Global Neurosurgical Alliance, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- College of Medicine, The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, USA
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- Global Neurosurgical Alliance, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- College of Medicine, The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- College of Medicine, The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Blue R, Yang AI, Ajmera S, Spadola M, Howard S, Saylany A, Kvint S, Harber A, Daly M, Shekhtman E, Nair A, Deshpande R, Lee JY. Pain Outcomes Following Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia Based on Vascular Compression Type. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2024; 85:287-294. [PMID: 38721365 PMCID: PMC11076079 DOI: 10.1055/a-2065-9650] [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: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Background Arterial compression of the trigeminal nerve at the root entry zone has been the long-attributed cause of compressive trigeminal neuralgia despite numerous studies reporting distal and/or venous compression. The impact of compression type on patient outcomes has not been fully elucidated. Objective We categorized vascular compression (VC) based on vessel and location of compression to correlate pain outcomes based on compression type. Methods A retrospective video review of 217 patients undergoing endoscopic microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia categorizing VC into five distinct types, proximal arterial compression (VC1), proximal venous compression (VC2), distal arterial compression (VC3), distal venous compression (VC4), and no VC (VC5). VC type was correlated with postoperative pain outcomes at 1 month ( n = 179) and last follow-up (mean = 42.9 mo, n = 134). Results At 1 month and longest follow-up, respectively, pain was rated as "much improved" or "very much improved" in 89 69% of patients with VC1, 86.6 and 62.5% of patients with VC2, 100 and 87.5% of patients with VC3, 83 and 62.5% of patients with VC4, and 100 and 100% of patients with VC5. Multivariate analysis demonstrated VC4 as a significant negative of predictor pain outcomes at 1 month, but not longest follow-up, and advanced age as a significant positive predictor. Conclusion The degree of clinical improvement in all types of VC was excellent, but at longest follow-up VC type was not a significant predictor out outcome. However distal venous compression was significantly associated with worse outcomes at 1 month.
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- Rachel Blue
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Sun J, Wang J, Jia J, Cao Z, Li Z, Zhang C, Guo X, Wu Q, Li W, Ma X. Fully Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia Caused by Vertebrobasilar Artery: A Case Series Review: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2024; 26:433-441. [PMID: 37976445 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the most definitive and preferred surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Treatment of TN caused by the vertebrobasilar artery (VBA) has been reported to be challenging and less satisfactory in complications and recurrence. Endoscopy has been implemented to provide a comprehensive view of neurovascular conflicts and minimize brain tissue stretch injury while exploring the trigeminal nerve. However, there are few retrospective studies on the treatment of TN caused by VBA by fully endoscopic microvascular decompression (E-MVD). This article aimed to illustrate the safety and efficacy of E-MVD for TN caused by the VBA. METHODS Clinical data for 26 patients with TN caused by the VBA who underwent E-MVD from 2019 to 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The characteristics of vertebrobasilar-associated TN were summarized. The safety and efficacy of E-MVD for vertebrobasilar-associated TN were estimated based on the analysis of intraoperative manipulation, postoperative symptom relief, and complications. RESULTS Intraoperatively, the vertebrobasilar artery was regarded as a direct offending vessel in all 26 patients with TN, the vertebral artery in 18 (69.23%) and the basilar artery in 10 (38.46%). In addition to the vertebrobasilar artery, other vessels involved included the superior cerebellar artery in 12 patients, anterior inferior cerebellar artery in 9, posterior inferior cerebellar artery in 1, and veins in 4. All patients underwent E-MVD, and TN was entirely resolved in 26 (100%) patients immediately postoperatively. During the follow-up period of 12-45 months, no recurrence or serious complications were found. There were no serious postoperative complications, such as cerebellar swelling, intracranial hemorrhage, or death. CONCLUSION E-MVD for vertebrobasilar-associated TN is effective and safe.
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- Jinxing Sun
- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan , China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and the Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan , China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and the Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan , China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and the Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan , China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and the Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan , China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and the Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan , China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and the Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan , China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and the Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan , China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and the Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan , China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and the Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan , China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and the Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan , China
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Guan H, Li S, Wang X. Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: technical note and early outcomes. Neurosurg Rev 2023; 46:292. [PMID: 37910277 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-023-02188-w] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Microscopic microvascular decompression (MVD) has been considered a curative and reliable method for treating classical trigeminal neuralgia (TN) for decades. Endoscopy can provide bright illumination and a panoramic view, which enhances the visualization of the posterior fossa. In view of the above advantages of endoscopy, it gradually became an option for MVD for treating TN. This study was performed to evaluate the advantages of fully endoscopic MVD for treating TN and is presented with a description of our operative technique. From January 2020 to January 2022, 95 classical TN patients underwent fully endoscopic MVD performed by the same surgeon and assistant in our department. The assistant held the endoscope, and the surgeon operated. Brain stem auditory evoked potentials (BEMPs) were routinely monitored. For every patient, the neurovascular conflict was identified, and complete decompression was achieved. The Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) pain intensity score was used to evaluate the degree of facial pain. The intraoperative findings, postoperative outcomes, and complications were analyzed. Immediately after the operation, 93 patients (97.9%) achieved complete pain relief (BNI score of I). Two patients (2.1%) still had some pain, but it could be adequately controlled with medicine (BNI score of III). During the 12-36 months of follow-up, recurrence was found in 3 patients (3.2%), including one patient (1.1%) with a BNI score of II and 2 patients (2.1%) with a BNI score of III. Complications were found in 5 patients (5.3%), including facial numbness in 3 patients (3.2%), vertigo in one patient (1.1%), and headache in one patient (1.1%). There were no cases of mortality, stroke, hearing impairment, facial paralysis, or other complications. Fully endoscopic MVD is a safe and effective method for treating TN. It provides bright illumination and a panoramic view for surgeons to better observe neurovascular conflicts in deep areas of the cerebellopontine angle (CPA).
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- Hongpeng Guan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Kongjiang Road & No.1665, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Kongjiang Road & No.1665, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Kongjiang Road & No.1665, Shanghai, 200092, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Chongming Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nanmen Road & No. 25, Shanghai, 202150, China.
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Peng W, Zhao R, Guan F, Liang X, Jing B, Zhu G, Mao B, Hu Z. Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression for the treatment of hemifacial spasm, trigeminal neuralgia, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia: a retrospective study. BMC Surg 2023; 23:331. [PMID: 37891595 PMCID: PMC10612333 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02214-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Microvascular decompression (MVD) is already the preferred surgical treatment for medically refractory neurovascular compression syndromes (NVC) such as hemifacial spasm (HFS), trigeminal neuralgia (TN), and glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN). Endoscopy has significantly advanced surgery and provides enhanced visualization of MVD. The aim of this study is to analyze the efficacy and safety of fully endoscopic microvascular decompression (E-MVD) for the treatment of HFS, TN, and GPN, as well as to present our initial experience. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective case series investigated fully E-MVD performed in 248 patients (123 patients with HFS, 115 patients with TN, and 10 patients with GPN ) from December 2008 to October 2021 at a single institution. The operation duration, clinical outcomes, responsible vessels, intra- and postoperative complications, and recurrences were recorded. Preoperative and immediate postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT) were performed for imageological evaluation. The Shorr grading and Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) pain score were used to evaluate clinical outcomes. The efficacy, safety, and risk factors related to the recurrence of the operation were retrospectively analysed, and the surgical techniques of fully E-MVD were summarised. RESULTS A total of 248 patients (103 males) met the inclusion criteria and underwent fully E-MVD were retrospectively studied. The effective rate of 123 patients with HFS was 99.1%, of which 113 cases were completely relieved and 9 cases were significantly relieved. The effective rate of 115 patients with TN was 98.9%, of which 105 cases had completely pain relieved after surgery, 5 cases had significant pain relieved, 4 cases had partial pain relieved but still needed to be controlled by medication. The effective rate of 10 patients with GPN was 100%, 10 cases of GPN were completely relieved after surgery. As for complications, temporary facial numbness occurred in 4 cases, temporary hearing loss in 5 cases, dizziness with frequent nausea and vomiting in 8 cases, headache in 12 cases, and no cerebral hemorrhage, intracranial infection, and other complications occurred. Follow-up ranged from 3 to 42 months, with a mean of 18.6 ± 3.3 months. There were 4 cases of recurrence of HFS and 11 cases of recurrence of TN. The other effective patients had no recurrence or worsening of postoperative symptoms. The cerebellopontine angle (CPA) area ratio (healthy/affected side), the length of disease duration, and the type of responsible vessels are the risk factors related to the recurrence of HFS, TN, and GPN treated by fully E-MVD. CONCLUSIONS In this retrospective study, our results suggest that the fully E-MVD for the treatment of NVC such as HFS, TN, and GPN, is a safe and effective surgical method. Fully E-MVD for the treatment of NVC has advantages and techniques not available with microscopic MVD, which may reduce the incidence of surgical complications while improving the curative effect and reducing the recurrence rate.
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- Weicheng Peng
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.10 Tieyi Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.10 Tieyi Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.10 Tieyi Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.10 Tieyi Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, No. 10, tieyi road, Yangfangdian, Haidian district, Beijing, 10038, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.10 Tieyi Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.10 Tieyi Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.10 Tieyi Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100038, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, No. 10, tieyi road, Yangfangdian, Haidian district, Beijing, 10038, China.
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Carrillo-Ruiz JD, Covaleda-Rodríguez JC, Díaz-Martínez JA, Vallejo-Estrella A, Navarro-Olvera JL, Velasco-Campos F, Armas-Salazar A, Cid-Rodríguez FX. Minimally Invasive Retrosigmoidal Parasterional Burr-Hole Approach: Technique and Neuropathic Pain Amelioration after Microvascular Decompression of the Trigeminal Nerve. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2707. [PMID: 37893080 PMCID: PMC10603898 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11102707] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Trigeminal neuralgia, a common condition in clinical practice, often occurs due to vascular compression caused by aberrant or ectopic arterial or venous vessels. Microvascular decompression through a minimally invasive retrosigmoidal approach has shown high rates of pain control, low complication rates, and excellent therapeutic results. OBJECTIVE To describe the surgical technique and clinical outcomes in terms of pain relief after microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve through a minimally invasive retrosigmoidal parasterional burr-hole technique. METHODS A group of patients with trigeminal neuralgia refractory to medical management who underwent microvascular decompression were examined. The records of the patients were considered retrospectively (2016-2018), and the outcomes were considered based on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Barrow Neurological Institute Pain Scale (BNIPS) added to a technical note of the surgical technique for a minimally invasive retrosigmoidal parasterional burr-hole. RESULTS Twenty-two patients were evaluated, and clinical assessment after surgical intervention showed a decrease in pain according to the VAS, resulting from an average preoperative state of 9.5 ± 0.37 to a postoperative condition of 1.32 ± 1.28, exhibiting statistically significant changes (p < 0.0001, d = 9.356). On the other hand, in relation to the BNIPS scale, a decrease from an average preoperative status of 4.55 ± 0.25 to a postoperative status at 12 months of 1.73 ± 0.54 was also demonstrated, showing significant changes (p < 0.0001, d = 3.960). CONCLUSION Microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve through a minimally invasive retrosigmoidal parasterional burr-hole is feasible and can be a safe and effective technique for the management of pain. However, further research employing larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods is necessary.
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- José Damián Carrillo-Ruiz
- Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Stereotactic and Radiosurgery, General Hospital of Mexico, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (J.C.C.-R.); (J.A.D.-M.); (A.V.-E.); (J.L.N.-O.); (F.V.-C.); (A.A.-S.); (F.X.C.-R.)
- Coordination of Neuroscience, Faculty of Psychology, Mexico Anahuac University, Mexico City 52786, Mexico
- Research Direction, General Hospital of Mexico, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
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- Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Stereotactic and Radiosurgery, General Hospital of Mexico, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (J.C.C.-R.); (J.A.D.-M.); (A.V.-E.); (J.L.N.-O.); (F.V.-C.); (A.A.-S.); (F.X.C.-R.)
- Unit of Functional Neurosurgery and Stereotactic, Olaya Polyclinic Center, Bogota 111411, Colombia
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- Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Stereotactic and Radiosurgery, General Hospital of Mexico, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (J.C.C.-R.); (J.A.D.-M.); (A.V.-E.); (J.L.N.-O.); (F.V.-C.); (A.A.-S.); (F.X.C.-R.)
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitario “Dr. José Eleuterio González”, Monterrey 64460, Mexico
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- Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Stereotactic and Radiosurgery, General Hospital of Mexico, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (J.C.C.-R.); (J.A.D.-M.); (A.V.-E.); (J.L.N.-O.); (F.V.-C.); (A.A.-S.); (F.X.C.-R.)
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- Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Stereotactic and Radiosurgery, General Hospital of Mexico, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (J.C.C.-R.); (J.A.D.-M.); (A.V.-E.); (J.L.N.-O.); (F.V.-C.); (A.A.-S.); (F.X.C.-R.)
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- Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Stereotactic and Radiosurgery, General Hospital of Mexico, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (J.C.C.-R.); (J.A.D.-M.); (A.V.-E.); (J.L.N.-O.); (F.V.-C.); (A.A.-S.); (F.X.C.-R.)
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- Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Stereotactic and Radiosurgery, General Hospital of Mexico, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (J.C.C.-R.); (J.A.D.-M.); (A.V.-E.); (J.L.N.-O.); (F.V.-C.); (A.A.-S.); (F.X.C.-R.)
- Postgraduate Department, School of Higher Education in Medicine, National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City 07360, Mexico
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- Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Stereotactic and Radiosurgery, General Hospital of Mexico, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (J.C.C.-R.); (J.A.D.-M.); (A.V.-E.); (J.L.N.-O.); (F.V.-C.); (A.A.-S.); (F.X.C.-R.)
- Postgraduate Department, School of Higher Education in Medicine, National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City 07360, Mexico
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Xing L, Jia G, Lin H, Ni Y. Clinical correlation research of 3D reconstruction of retrolabyrinthine space based on HRCT of temporal bone. Acta Otolaryngol 2023; 143:742-747. [PMID: 37737694 DOI: 10.1080/00016489.2023.2255642] [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: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Background: The retrolabyrinthine approach helps clinicians perform complex surgeries such as vestibular neurectomy, resection of petrous apex cholesteatoma, or use this space to complete endoscopic combined with microscope surgical operations in a relatively safe buffer space. Some of our current studies using 3D reconstruction in the clinic have also helped us perform some complex surgical procedures.Objective: This study aims to reveal the relationship between important structures in retrolabyrinthine space through objective parameters. These measurement data help clinicians locate intraoperatively and provide a reference for clinical surgery. Also, we are intended to help improve surgical techniques and expand the operating space to increase reachable anatomic structure.Material and Methods: The inner structures of the temporal bone from HRCT (High-resolution computed tomography) images which were taken at the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University were reconstructed. Precise measurement of the structures was accomplished by using the software 3D-Slicer (3D Slicer, https://www.slicer.org/; version 4.8.0, Massachusetts, USA).Results: 3D model of temporal bone structures, including the cochlea, semicircular canals (SCCs), the internal auditory canal (IAC), facial nerve (FN), jugular bulb(JB), and carotid artery was reconstructed. The combination of HRCT and 3D models is utilized to analyze the Quantitative data of the retrolabyrinthine space and its adjacent structures.Conclusions and Significance: 3D reconstruction of CT images clearly displayed the detailed structures of the temporal bone. Surgical adaptability of the retrolabyrinthine approach can be assessed preoperatively by image and other methods, and anatomical parameters play an important role in the retrolabyrinthine space. Therefore, this study helps to skeleton the bone as much as possible to expand the surgical space, so that the surgeon can contact the anatomical structure more diversified to expand the surgical indications.
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- Lu Xing
- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Hearing Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Hearing Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Hearing Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Hearing Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Institute of Otolaryngology, Hearing Research Institute, Otology and Skull Base Surgery, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Jiang H, Zou D, Wang P, Zeng L, Liu J, Tang C, Zhang G, Tan X, Wu N. Case report: Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia. Front Neurol 2023; 13:1090478. [PMID: 36712457 PMCID: PMC9875060 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1090478] [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] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Microvascular decompression is safe, effective, and micro-invasive. Due to these advantages, it has become the mainstream treatment for trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, and hemifacial spasm. Initially, microvascular decompression was performed under a microscope, which limited the light source and visualization capabilities. With the development of endoscopic technology, the endoscope has been used in microvascular decompression, which further improved the visualization range and light source properties. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the efficacy of fully endoscopic microvascular decompression for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. In total, three patients with trigeminal neuralgia who underwent fully endoscopic microvascular decompression were evaluated. After surgery, the facial pain of all patients was significantly relieved. In addition, there were no obvious postoperative complications and no recurrence after 6 months of follow-up. These excellent surgical outcomes indicate that fully endoscopic microvascular decompression is an effective and safe method for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Furthermore, it also shows that the endoscope presents advantages for use in microvascular decompression.
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- Haotian Jiang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, China
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Herta J, Rössler K, Dorfer C. Technical Assessment of Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia Using a 3-Dimensional Exoscope: A Case Series. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2022; 23:374-381. [PMID: 36227252 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Detailed anatomic visualization of the root entry zone of the trigeminal nerve is crucial to successfully perform microvascular decompression surgery (MVD) in patients with trigeminal neuralgia. OBJECTIVE To determine advantages and disadvantages using a 3-dimensional (3D) exoscope for MVD surgery. METHODS A 4K 3D exoscope (ORBEYE) was used by a single surgical team for MVD in a retrospective case series of 8 patients with trigeminal neuralgia in a tertiary center. Clinical and surgical data were collected, and advantages/disadvantages of using the exoscope for MVD were recorded after each surgery. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. RESULTS Adequate MVD of the trigeminal nerve root was possible in all patients by exclusively using the exoscope. It offered bright visualization of the cerebellopontine angle and the root entry zone of the trigeminal nerve that was comparable with a binocular operating microscope. The greatest advantages of the exoscope included good optical quality, the pronounced depth of field of the image for all observers, and its superior surgeon ergonomics. Disadvantages were revealed with overexposure at deep surgical sites and the lack of endoscope integration. In 6 patients, facial pain improved significantly after surgery (Barrow Neurological Institute pain intensity score I in 5 and III in 1 patient), whereas it did not in 2 patients (Barrow Neurological Institute score IV and V). No complications occurred. CONCLUSION Utilization of a 3D exoscope for MVD is a safe and feasible procedure. Surgeons benefit from better ergonomics, excellent image quality, and an improved experience for observers.
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- Johannes Herta
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Pak HL, Lambru G, Okasha M, Maratos E, Thomas N, Shapey J, Barazi S. Fully Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Technical Note Describing a Single-Center Experience. World Neurosurg 2022; 166:159-167. [PMID: 35817347 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Microscopic microvascular decompression (MVD) of the trigeminal nerve is the gold standard surgical treatment for medically refractory classical trigeminal neuralgia. Endoscopy has significantly advanced surgery and provides enhanced visualization of the cerebellopontine angle and its critical neurovascular structures. We present our initial experience of fully endoscopic microvascular decompression (e-MVD). METHODS This retrospective case series investigated e-MVD performed from September 2016 to February 2020 at a single institution. Clinical data including presenting symptoms, medications, operative findings, postoperative complications, and outcomes were recorded. The 5-point Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) pain intensity score was used to quantify patients' pain relief. RESULTS During the study period, 25 patients with trigeminal neuralgia (10 males, 15 females; mean [SD] age = 63 [10.4] years) underwent e-MVD. All patients had a preoperative BNI score of V. The left side was affected in 15 patients. Complications occurred in 2 patients: both experienced hearing loss, and one experienced transient facial weakness 7 days after surgery. The facial weakness had resolved by the last follow-up. All patients were completely pain-free (BNI score I) immediately postoperatively. On latest follow-up, 22 patients have remained pain-free, and 3 patients have recurrent pain that is being controlled with medication (BNI score III). CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated that e-MVD is a safe, possibly effective method of performing MVD with the added benefit of improved visualization of the operative field for the operating surgeon and the surgical team. Larger prospective studies are required to evaluate whether performing e-MVD confers any additional benefits in long-term clinical outcome of patients with trigeminal neuralgia.
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- Ho Lim Pak
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
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- Headache Centre, Pain Management and Neuromodulation Centre, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Guo X, Zhang C, Li Y, Li X, Ma X, Li W. Fully Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm Using Improved Retrosigmoid Infrafloccular Approach: Clinical Analysis of 81 Cases. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2022; 23:40-45. [PMID: 35726928 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Microvascular decompression (MVD) is widely accepted as the preferred treatment for hemifacial spasm (HFS). Endoscopy has been implemented to provide a comprehensive view of neurovascular conflicts and minimize the damage caused by brain retraction while exploring the facial nerve root exit zone of the brain stem. OBJECTIVE To preliminarily evaluate the surgical safety and efficacy of fully endoscopic MVD for HFS using an improved retrosigmoid infrafloccular approach. METHODS The clinical data of 81 patients with HFS who underwent fully endoscopic MVD using an improved endoscopic retrosigmoid infrafloccular approach from June 2019 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The reliability and advantages of this surgical technique in the treatment of HFS were evaluated according to the intraoperative situation, outcomes of postoperative symptoms, and main complications. RESULTS During the follow-up period, 77 cases (95.1%) were completely cured, with immediate facial twitch disappearance in 56 cases and a delayed cure in 21 cases; in 4 cases (4.9%), there was no obvious improvement. There were no cases of recurrence. There were 4 cases (4.9%) of transient facial paralysis after MVD, all of which were completely cured in 3 months. Three cases (3.7%) had hearing loss postoperatively, of whom 2 showed good improvement. At the end of the follow-up period, 1 case (1.2%) still had tinnitus. There were no cases of postoperative intracranial hemorrhage, cerebellar swelling, or death. CONCLUSION Fully endoscopic MVD using an improved retrosigmoid infrafloccular approach not only has the advantages of panoramic surgical visualization but also takes into account the requirements of minimally invasive surgery.
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- Xing Guo
- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Unilateral Approach to Primary Bilateral Trigeminal Neuralgia Via Bilateral Microvascular Decompression. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 33:e497-e499. [PMID: 34923551 PMCID: PMC9275838 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Primary bilateral trigeminal neuralgia is a rare disease characterized by paroxysmal bilateral facial pain confined to the somatosensory distribution of the trigeminal nerve. Nonetheless, while treatment of bilateral trigeminal neuralgia with microvascular decompression (MVD) has been reported, there have been no trials of a unilateral approach for bilateral MVD.
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Fouda MA, Jeelani Y, Gokoglu A, Iyer RR, Cohen AR. Endoscope-assisted microsurgical retrosigmoid approach to the lateral posterior fossa: Cadaveric model and a review of literature. Surg Neurol Int 2021; 12:416. [PMID: 34513180 PMCID: PMC8422411 DOI: 10.25259/sni_157_2021] [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: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background: The advancement of endoscopic techniques in the past decade has improved the surgical management of cerebellopontine angle (CPA) tumors. Endoscope-assisted microsurgery improves the ability to evaluate the extent of resection, achieve safe tumor resection and reduce the risk of surgery-related morbidity. Methods: In this study, we used a cadaveric model to demonstrate a step by step endoscope-assisted microsurgery of the retrosigmoid approach to the lateral posterior fossa. Results: Retrosigmoid craniotomies were performed on four latex-injected cadaver heads (eight CPAs). Microsurgical exposures were performed to identify neurovascular structures in each segment. 0° and 30° rigid endoscope lenses were subsequently introduced into each corridor and views were compared in this manner. The endoscopic images were compared with the standard microscopic views to determine the degree of visualization with each technique. In each case, better visualization was provided by both the 0° and 30° endoscope lenses. Endoscopic views frequently clarified neurovascular relationships in obscured anatomic regions. Conclusion: Endoscope-assisted microsurgery could allow better visualization of various regions of the posterior fossa. Surgical planning for posterior fossa lesions should include consideration of this combined approach.
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- Mohammed A Fouda
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Neurosurgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Fully endoscopic versus microscopic vascular decompression for hemifacial spasm: a retrospective cohort study. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2021; 163:2417-2423. [PMID: 33765219 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-04824-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the preferred surgical method for hemifacial spasm (HFS). The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness and safety of fully endoscopic MVD for HFS relative to microscopic MVD. MATERIAL AND METHODS The retrospective study was conducted on HFS patients who underwent microscopic or fully endoscopic MVD from January 2018 to March 2019. All patients were treated at a single institution and by a single surgeon. Patients were divided into two groups based on the surgical method, and clinical data were then compared between groups. RESULTS A total of 116 patients, including 54 cases who received fully endoscopic MVD (E group) and 62 cases who received microscopic MVD (M group), were included in this study. Follow-up efficacy did not differ significantly between groups, with total effective rates of 88.9% in the E group and 90.3% in the M group. When postoperative complications were compared individually, there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups; however, the E group had a higher total incidence of complications than the M group (48.1% vs. 29.0%, P = 0.034). CONCLUSION Although both fully endoscopic and microscopic MVD for HFS achieved good efficacy, the former method had a higher total incidence of complications. Based on the results of this study, there is no evidence that a microscope can be replaced by a full endoscope in MVD for HFS.
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Broggi M, Zattra CM, Ferroli P. Commentary: Outcome of Endoscope-Assisted Microvascular Decompression in Patients With Hemifacial Spasm Caused by Severe Indentation of the Brain Stem at the Pontomedullary Sulcus by the Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2021; 20:E408-E409. [PMID: 33733274 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opab073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Gambeta E, Chichorro JG, Zamponi GW. Trigeminal neuralgia: An overview from pathophysiology to pharmacological treatments. Mol Pain 2021; 16:1744806920901890. [PMID: 31908187 PMCID: PMC6985973 DOI: 10.1177/1744806920901890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The trigeminal nerve (V) is the fifth and largest of all cranial nerves, and it is responsible for detecting sensory stimuli that arise from the craniofacial area. The nerve is divided into three branches: ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3); their cell bodies are located in the trigeminal ganglia and they make connections with second-order neurons in the trigeminal brainstem sensory nuclear complex. Ascending projections via the trigeminothalamic tract transmit information to the thalamus and other brain regions responsible for interpreting sensory information. One of the most common forms of craniofacial pain is trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by sudden, brief, and excruciating facial pain attacks in one or more of the V branches, leading to a severe reduction in the quality of life of affected patients. Trigeminal neuralgia etiology can be classified into idiopathic, classic, and secondary. Classic trigeminal neuralgia is associated with neurovascular compression in the trigeminal root entry zone, which can lead to demyelination and a dysregulation of voltage-gated sodium channel expression in the membrane. These alterations may be responsible for pain attacks in trigeminal neuralgia patients. The antiepileptic drugs carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine are the first-line pharmacological treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. Their mechanism of action is a modulation of voltage-gated sodium channels, leading to a decrease in neuronal activity. Although carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine are the first-line treatment, other drugs may be useful for pain control in trigeminal neuralgia. Among them, the anticonvulsants gabapentin, pregabalin, lamotrigine and phenytoin, baclofen, and botulinum toxin type A can be coadministered with carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine for a synergistic approach. New pharmacological alternatives are being explored such as the active metabolite of oxcarbazepine, eslicarbazepine, and the new Nav1.7 blocker vixotrigine. The pharmacological profiles of these drugs are addressed in this review.
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- Eder Gambeta
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology, Biological Sciences Sector, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Sun Z, Wang Y, Cai X, Xie S, Jiang Z. Endoscopic Vascular Decompression for the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia: Clinical Outcomes and Technical Note. J Pain Res 2020; 13:2205-2211. [PMID: 32943913 PMCID: PMC7478366 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s268441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Purpose Microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery is considered as an effective method with which to treat trigeminal neuralgia (TN). However, sometimes MVD surgery fails due to incomplete decompression of the responsible vessels caused by a poor visual field. In this study, we evaluated the benefits of endoscopic visualization and the value of full endoscopic vascular decompression (EVD) by describing the surgical results of 20 patients with TN after EVD. Patients and Methods This was a retrospective study in a single institution of 20 patients with TN who received EVD between April 2018 and October 2019. All patients underwent EVD via the suboccipital retrosigmoid approach without microscopy at any stage. Abnormal muscle response (AMR) and brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) were routinely monitored throughout the procedure. Follow-up was conducted by outpatient and telephone interviews. The degree of facial pain was graded using the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) pain intensity score; a BNI of 1 was considered as the best result while a BNI of 2 or 3 was considered as a satisfactory result. Follow-up time ranged from 8 to 24 months, with a mean of 18±4.36 months. Results All 20 patients with severe preoperative pain (BNI of 5) achieved immediate relief or complete control of pain after surgery (BNI of 1 to 2). Vascular conflicts were observed during surgery in all of the patients. None of the patients experienced hearing loss, facial paralysis, intracranial infection, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, cerebral hemorrhage, or death, following the operation. Conclusion When carried out by surgeons with endoscopic experience, EVD can provide a clear surgical field of view and reduce the risk of surgical injury. Our findings indicate that EVD is a safe and effective surgical method for the treatment of TN.
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- Zhixiang Sun
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, People's Republic of China
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Nova CV, Zakrzewska JM, Baker SR, Riordain RN. Treatment Outcomes in Trigeminal Neuralgia-A Systematic Review of Domains, Dimensions and Measures. World Neurosurg X 2020; 6:100070. [PMID: 32123867 PMCID: PMC7036566 DOI: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2020.100070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a painful disorder characterized by sudden electric shock-like pain. It is a rare condition for which multiple treatments are available, including medical and surgical. The best treatment option is yet to be defined, and this is related to the lack of definition in the treatment outcomes and outcome measures. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize all the outcomes and outcomes measures that have been published to date and highlight variability in their use. METHODS We have conducted a literature search using a wide range of databases (1946-2019 for medical and 2008-2019 for surgical treatment), for all intervention studies in TN. Four hundred and sixty-seven studies were selected for data extraction on TN classification, data collection method, intervention, and treatment outcomes mapped to the Initiative on Methods, Measurement, and Pain Assessment in Clinical Trials (IMMPACT guidelines). RESULTS Most studies collected data on pain (n = 459) and side effects (n = 386) domains; however, very few collected data on the impact of treatment on physical (n = 46) and emotional functioning (n = 17) and on patient satisfaction (n = 35). There was high variability on outcome measures used for pain relief (n = 10), pain intensity (n = 9), and frequency of pain episodes (n = 3). CONCLUSIONS A clear definition of what are the important outcomes for patients with TN is essential. The choice of standardized outcome measures allowing for consistent reporting in TN treatment will allow for comparison of studies and facilitate treatment choice for patients and clinicians thus, improving health outcomes and reducing health care cost.
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- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, United Kingdom
- Department of Oral Medicine, Cork University Dental School and Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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Shahrestani S, Ravi V, Strickland B, Rutkowski M, Zada G. Pure Endoscopic Supracerebellar Infratentorial Approach to the Pineal Region: A Case Series. World Neurosurg 2020; 137:e603-e609. [PMID: 32088373 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.02.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical approaches to pineal lesions present a challenge because of limited visibility and maneuverability within the posterior fossa. The supracerebellar infratentorial (SCIT) technique has emerged as an approach to pineal lesions. We aim to demonstrate the efficacy of the endoscopic SCIT technique through a case series conducted at our institution and highlight the advantages of the endoscopic technique over the microscopic alternative. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the endoscopic SCIT approach. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of pure endoscopic SCIT cases conducted at our institution. Demographic information, preoperative and postoperative imaging, neurological status, surgical data, and complications were recorded. RESULTS Six patients who underwent pure endoscopic SCIT surgery were identified for analysis. The average lesion volume was 14.12 ± 7.24 cm3. The median postoperative length of stay was 5.0 days. The average surgical duration was 3.54 ± 0.71 hours. All operations were performed in prone position with zero- and 30-degree endoscopes. Pathology included one each of the following lesions: Pineoctyoma, metastatic melanoma, atypical teratoma rhabdoid tumor, ependymoma, epidermoid, abscess. Gross total resection (GTR) was achieved in 5/6 patients, and near-total resection was achieved in 1/6 patients. Surgical complications included one case of postoperative infection. CONCLUSION The purely endoscopic SCIT approach is a safe and effective approach for deep-seated pineal lesions. This approach allows for visibility and maneuverability around the lesion and facilitates high rates of GTR.
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- Shane Shahrestani
- Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Zagzoog N, Attar A, Takroni R, Alotaibi MB, Reddy K. Endoscopic versus open microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: a systematic review and comparative meta-analysis. J Neurosurg 2019; 131:1532-1540. [PMID: 30544341 DOI: 10.3171/2018.6.jns172690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Microvascular decompression (MVD) is commonly used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) with positive clinical outcomes. Fully endoscopic MVD (E-MVD) has been proposed as an effective minimally invasive alternative, but a comparative review of the two approaches has not been conducted. The authors performed a meta-analysis of studies, comparing patient outcome rates and complications for the open versus the endoscopic technique. METHODS The PubMed/MEDLINE and Ovid databases were searched for studies published from database inception to 2017. The search terms used included, but were not limited to, "open microvascular decompression," "microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia," and "endoscopic decompression for trigeminal neuralgia." Criteria for inclusion of studies in the meta-analysis were established as follows: adult patients, clinical studies with ≥ 10 patients (excluding case studies to obtain a higher volume of outcome rates), utilization of open MVD or E-MVD to treat TN, craniotomy and retrosigmoid incision, English-language studies, and articles that listed pain relief outcomes (complete, very good, partial, or absent), recurrence rate (number of patients), and complications (paresis, hearing loss, CSF leakage, cerebellar damage, infection, death). Relevant references from the chosen articles were also included. RESULTS From a larger pool of 1039 studies, 23 articles were selected for review: 13 on traditional MVD and 10 on E-MVD. The total number of patients was 6749, of which 5783 patients (and 5802 procedures) had undergone MVD and 993 patients (and procedures) had undergone E-MVD. Analyzed data included postoperative pain relief outcome (complete or good pain relief vs partial or no pain relief), and rates of recurrence and complications including facial paralysis, weakness, or paresis; hearing loss; auditory and facial nerve damage; cerebrospinal fluid leakage; infection; cerebellar damage; and death.Good pain relief was achieved in 81% of MVD patients and 88% of E-MVD patients, with a mean recurrence rate of 14% and 9%, respectively. Average rates of reported complications were statistically lower in E-MVD than in MVD approaches, including facial paresis or weakness, hearing loss, cerebellar damage, infection, and death, whereas cerebrospinal fluid leakage was similar. The overall incidence of complications was 19% for MVD and 8% for E-MVD. CONCLUSIONS The reviewed literature revealed similar clinical outcomes with respect to pain relief for MVD and E-MVD. The recurrence rate was lower in E-MVD studies, though not significantly so, and the incidence of complications, notably facial paresis and hearing loss, were statistically higher for MVD than for E-MVD. Based on these results, the use of endoscopy to perform MVD for TN appears to offer at least as good a surgical outcome as the more commonly used open MVD, with the possible added advantages of having a shorter operative time, smaller craniotomy, and lower recurrence rates. The authors advise caution in interpreting these data given the asymmetry in the sample size between the two groups and the relative novelty of the E-MVD approach.
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- 2Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery; and
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Flanders TM, Blue R, Roberts S, McShane BJ, Wilent B, Tambi V, Petrov D, Lee JYK. Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm. J Neurosurg 2019; 131:813-819. [PMID: 30497190 DOI: 10.3171/2018.4.jns172631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by involuntary tonic and/or clonic contractions of facial nerve muscles. Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression (E-MVD) for HFS has not been widely adopted. This paper aims to illustrate the safety and efficacy of the fully endoscopic technique for HFS treatment. METHODS The authors conducted a single-center retrospective study of 27 patients (28 separate E-MVD cases; 1 patient had bilateral E-MVD) diagnosed with HFS who underwent fully E-MVD from January 2013 to October 2016. Intraoperative brainstem auditory evoked potentials and lateral spread resolution were reviewed. Outcome was based on the clinical status of the patient at the last contact point with the senior author. Complications were categorized as facial weakness, hearing loss, ataxia, dysphagia, or any adverse event able to be attributed to the surgical procedure. RESULTS HFS was relieved either completely or partially in the majority of cases (24 of 28, 85.7%). Of the 28 separate procedures, 17 (60.7%) resulted in complete resolution of symptoms, 4 (14.3%) resulted in near-complete resolution, 2 (7.1%) resulted in 50% reduction of symptoms, 1 (3.6%) resulted in minimal reduction, and 4 (14.3%) resulted in no relief. Of the 27 patients, 26 (96%) had no permanent postoperative complications. In multivariate logistic regression, the best predictor of greater than 50% resolution of spasm was resolution of intraoperative lateral spread response. CONCLUSIONS A fully E-MVD for HFS provides a safe and comprehensive view of the neurovascular conflict. Exclusive use of the endoscope in MVD is both safe and feasible in the treatment of HFS. Attention to lateral spread response monitoring remains an integral part of comprehensive neurosurgical management.
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- Tracy M Flanders
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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Kurucz P, Ganslandt O, Buchfelder M, Barany L. Arachnoid Membranes Around the Cisternal Segment of the Trigeminal Nerve: A Cadaveric Anatomic Study and Intraoperative Observations During Minimally Invasive Microvascular Decompression Surgery. World Neurosurg 2019; 125:e262-e272. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.01.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2018] [Revised: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 01/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Awake microvascular decompression with fat-teflon sandwich technique: Clinical implications of a novel approach for cranial nerve neuralgias. J Clin Neurosci 2019; 64:77-82. [PMID: 31014908 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Re-appearance of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) pain following microvascular decompression (MVD) is a challenging issue. A selective ablation with MVD provides the best response in such recurrences. The absence of intra-operative indicator for immediate correction of sub-optimal decompression is the primary factor for failure. We analysed the effectiveness and safety of awake MVD in minimizing failure, by tailoring the procedure according to intra-operative response with re-exploration or additional procedure like internal neurolysis in the same setting, especially in patients without vascular compression and those unfit for General Anesthesia (GA). The prospective study from June 2016 to June 2017 includes one glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN) and 6 trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Five cases responded with immediate complete pain relief but in 2 cases, incomplete pain relief resulted in alteration of intraoperative decision. In one case, a partial pain relief, mandated an additional internal neurolysis in the same setting, resulting in complete pain relief while in the other, re-exploration revealed a hidden venous conflict, not identified on MRI following which an additional IN was performed. All cases were followed up with BNI PIS for a minimum of one year without recurrence. Awake MVD is safe and reliable intraoperative neurophysiological prognostic marker of immediate pain relief and provides a window for an immediate correction of sub-optimal decompression with Internal Neurolysis when needed, in the same setting, especially in neuroimaging negative and elderly cases unfit for GA. It has the potential to reduce the rate of re-intervention and increase the overall effectiveness of MVD by specifically ameliorating the pain burden and quality of life.
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Li Y, Mao F, Cheng F, Peng C, Guo D, Wang B. A Meta-Analysis of Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression versus Microscopic Microvascular Decompression for the Treatment for Cranial Nerve Syndrome Caused by Vascular Compression. World Neurosurg 2019; 126:647-655.e7. [PMID: 30776512 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.01.220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of endoscopic microvascular decompression (E-MVD) and microscopic microvascular decompression (M-MVD) for the treatment for cranial nerve syndrome caused by vascular compression, including primary trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia. METHODS A systematic search of the online databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China Biology Medicine disc, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure, was performed from January 1966 to March 2018. The language of the included literature was not limited. Relevant outcomes of perioperative safety and postoperative efficacy were considered for meta-analysis. Single-arm and cumulative meta-analyses were also conducted. All the outcomes were calculated as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals using R language. RESULTS A total of 9 studies involving 1093 (E-MVD [543] vs. M-MVD [550]) patients were included for analysis in our study. The recent remission rate (92% vs. 86%; OR, 1.71; P = 0.0089), offending vessel discovery rate (99% vs. 95%; OR 2.76, P = 0.0061), and long-term remission rate (97% vs. 87%; OR 4.59, P = 0.0036) were significantly higher in patients who underwent E-MVD than in those who underwent M-MVD, whereas perioperative complications (23% vs. 35%; OR 0.56, P < 0.0001) were significantly lower in patients who underwent E-MVD. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis confirms that E-MVD is superior to M-MVD both in perioperative and postoperative efficacy (short- and long-term), and therefore it should be considered as an appropriate treatment choice for patients with neuralgia and hemifacial spasm.
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- Youwei Li
- Departments of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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Majeed MH, Arooj S, Khokhar MA, Mirza T, Ali AA, Bajwa ZH. Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Clinical Review for the General Physician. Cureus 2018; 10:e3750. [PMID: 30800555 PMCID: PMC6384039 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.3750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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General practitioners (GPs) are often the first clinicians to encounter patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Given the gravity of the debilitating pain associated with TN, it is important for these clinicians to learn how to accurately diagnose and manage this illness. The objective of this article is to provide an up-to-date literature review regarding the presentation, classification, diagnosis, and the treatment of TN. This article also focuses on the long-term management of these patients under the care of GPs. GPs play an important role in the management of patients with TN by following the evidence-based management guidelines. The most important aspects of the management of TN are discussed in this review article.
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- Radiology, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Elmhurst Hospital Center, Flushing, USA
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- Pain Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, USA
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Full Endoscopic Vascular Decompression in Trigeminal Neuralgia: Experience of 230 Patients. World Neurosurg 2018; 113:e612-e617. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.02.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2018] [Revised: 02/16/2018] [Accepted: 02/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Bartindale M, Kircher M, Adams W, Balasubramanian N, Liles J, Bell J, Leonetti J. Hearing Loss following Posterior Fossa Microvascular Decompression: A Systematic Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018; 158:62-75. [PMID: 28895459 PMCID: PMC7147641 DOI: 10.1177/0194599817728878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2017] [Accepted: 08/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objectives (1) Determine the prevalence of hearing loss following microvascular decompression (MVD) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and hemifacial spasm (HFS). (2) Demonstrate factors that affect postoperative hearing outcomes after MVD. Data Sources PubMed-NCBI, Scopus, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases from 1981 to 2016. Review Methods Systematic review of prospective cohort studies and retrospective reviews in which any type of hearing loss was recorded after MVD for TN or HFS. Three researchers extracted data regarding operative indications, procedures performed, and diagnostic tests employed. Discrepancies were resolved by mutual consensus. Results Sixty-nine references with 18,233 operations met inclusion criteria. There were 7093 patients treated for TN and 11,140 for HFS. The overall reported prevalence of hearing loss after MVD for TN and HFS was 5.58% and 8.25%, respectively. However, many of these studies relied on subjective measures of reporting hearing loss. In 23 studies with consistent perioperative audiograms, prevalence of hearing loss was 13.47% for TN and 13.39% for HFS, with no significant difference between indications ( P = .95). Studies using intraoperative brainstem auditory evoked potential monitoring were more likely to report hearing loss for TN (relative risk [RR], 2.28; P < .001) but not with HFS (RR, 0.88; P = .056). Conclusion Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss are important complications following posterior fossa MVD. Many studies have reported on hearing loss using either subjective measures and/or inconsistent audiometric testing. Routine perioperative audiogram protocols improve the detection of hearing loss and may more accurately represent the true risk of hearing loss after MVD for TN and HFS.
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- Matthew Bartindale
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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- Clinical Research Office—Division of Biostatistics, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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- Clinical Research Office—Division of Biostatistics, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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Gao J, Fu Y, Guo SK, Li B, Xu ZX. Efficacy and Prognostic Value of Partial Sensory Rhizotomy and Microvascular Decompression for Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Comparative Study. Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:2284-2291. [PMID: 28502974 PMCID: PMC5441416 DOI: 10.12659/msm.901510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to compare the efficacy and prognostic value of partial sensory rhizotomy (PSR) and microvascular decompression (MVD) for primary trigeminal neuralgia (PTN). Material/Methods From June 2010 to June 2012, 117 patients with PTN were recruited for the study, of which 52 cases were treated with MVD (the MVD group) and 65 cases were treated with PSR (the PSR group). Visual Analog Scoring (VAS) was performed at 1 and 2 weeks, and at 1, 3, and 6 month after surgery. The overall response rate (ORR) was determined 1 month after surgery. Barrow Neurological Institute score was adopted to value the reoccurrence at 6, 12, 24, and 36 months after surgery. A 3-year follow-up was conducted and the complications were recorded. Results The ORR 2 weeks after surgery in the MVD and PSR groups was 98.08% and 84.62%, respectively. One and 2 weeks after surgery, the VAS was lower in the MVD group than in the PSR group, but there was no significant difference in VAS between the 2 groups at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. Three years after surgery, the recurrence rate was significantly lower in the MVD group than in the PSR group. The recurrence-free survival time was longer in the MVD group than in the PSR group. The occurrence rates of herpes and total postoperative complications were significantly higher in the PSR group than in the MVD group. Conclusions Compared with PSR, MVD is more suitable for PTN treatment, with less disturbance, lower recurrence rate, and better efficacy.
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- Jian Gao
- Department of Neurosurgery, The China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China (mainland)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu, Shangqiu, Henan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu, Shangqiu, Henan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu, Shangqiu, Henan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Neurology, The China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China (mainland)
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Lee JYK, Pierce JT, Sandhu SK, Petrov D, Yang AI. Endoscopic versus microscopic microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: equivalent pain outcomes with possibly decreased postoperative headache after endoscopic surgery. J Neurosurg 2017; 126:1676-1684. [DOI: 10.3171/2016.5.jns1621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVEEndoscopic surgery has revolutionized surgery of the ventral skull base but has not yet been widely adopted for use in the cerebellopontine angle. Given the relatively normal anatomy of the cerebellopontine angle in patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN), the authors hypothesized that a fully endoscopic microvascular decompression (E-MVD) might provide pain outcomes equivalent to those of microscopic MVD (M-MVD) but with fewer complications.METHODSThe authors conducted a single-institution, single-surgeon retrospective study with patients treated in the period of 2006–2013. Before surgery, all patients completed a questionnaire that included a validated multidimensional pain-outcome tool, the Penn Facial Pain Scale (PFPS, formerly known as Brief Pain Inventory–Facial), an 11-point scale that measures pain intensity, interference with general activities of daily living (ADLs), and facial-specific ADLs. Using a standardized script, independent research assistants conducted follow-up telephone interviews.RESULTSIn total, 167 patients were available for follow-ups (66.5% female; 93 patients underwent M-MVD and 74 underwent E-MVD). Preoperative characteristics (i.e., TN classification, PFPS components, and medication use) were similar for the 2 surgical groups except for 2 variables. Patients in the M-MVD group had slightly higher incidence of V3 pain, and the 2 groups differed in the date of surgery and hence in the length of follow-up (2.4 years for the M-MVD group and 1.3 years for the E-MVD group, p < 0.05). There was a trend toward not finding neurovascular conflict at the time of surgery more frequently in the M-MVD than in the E-MVD group (11% vs 7%, p = 0.052). Internal neurolysis was more often performed in the E-MVD group (26% vs 7%, p = 0.001). The 2 groups did not significantly differ in the length of the MVD procedure (approximately 2 hours). Self-reported headaches at 1 month postoperatively were present in 21% of the patients in the M-MVD group versus 7% in the E-MVD group (p = 0.01). Pain outcomes at the most recent followup were equivalent, with patients reporting a 5- to 6-point (70%–80%) improvement in pain intensity, a 5-point (85%) improvement in pain interference with ADLs, and a 6-point (85%) improvement in interference with facial-specific ADLs. Actuarial freedom from pain recurrence was equivalent in the 2 groups, with 80% pain control at 3 years.CONCLUSIONSBoth the fully endoscopic MVD and the conventional M-MVD appear to provide patients with equivalent pain outcomes. Complication rates were also similar between the groups, with the exception of the rate of headaches, which was significantly lower in the E-MVD group 1 month postoperatively.
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Nagata Y, Watanabe T, Nagatani T, Takeuchi K, Chu J, Wakabayashi T. The Multiscope Technique for Microvascular Decompression. World Neurosurg 2017; 103:310-314. [PMID: 28434953 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.04.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2016] [Revised: 04/05/2017] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic surgery has rapidly become widespread in neurosurgery in recent years. Endoscopy can offer close and panoramic surgical views with fine illumination, even in the deep intracranial area. However, it also has the following serious drawback: an intracranial blind area between the field lens of the endoscope and the site of the dural opening. This blind area cannot be viewed on the endoscopic monitor, and several surgical complications, including accidental intracranial neurovascular structural injury, can occur in this area. In this article, we report a new multiscope surgical technique that can compensate for this serious disadvantage of endoscopic surgery. METHODS In the multiscope technique, endoscopic and exoscopic systems are used simultaneously with 2 monitors. Microvascular decompression (MVD) is performed fully endoscopically using an exoscope that compensates for the intracranial blind area of the endoscopic view. Two high-definition monitors for the endoscope and exoscope are placed side-by-side in front of the primary surgeon. RESULTS Two patients with hemifacial spasm were treated by endoscopic MVD with the multiscope technique. In these procedures, fine surgical views were obtained by both the endoscope and exoscope. Two monitors were placed side-by-side in front of the surgeon; as a result, the physician could easily view them simultaneously during the operation. No surgery-related complications occurred. CONCLUSIONS The multiscope technique can facilitate the performance of safer neuroendoscopic surgery than conventional endoscopic surgery. This technique can also be adopted in other skull base surgeries, in which the importance of endoscopy is growing.
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- Yuichi Nagata
- Department of Neurosurgery, Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daini Hospital, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan; Department of Neurosurgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daini Hospital, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daini Hospital, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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Berger I, Nayak N, Schuster J, Lee J, Stein S, Malhotra NR. Microvascular Decompression Versus Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Decision Analysis. Cureus 2017; 9:e1000. [PMID: 28280653 PMCID: PMC5325747 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.1000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Both microvascular decompression (MVD) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) have been demonstrated to be effective in treating medically refractory trigeminal neuralgia. However, there is controversy over which one offers more durable pain relief and the patient selection for each treatment. We used a decision analysis model to calculate the health-related quality of life (QOL) for each treatment. METHODS We searched PubMed and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for relevant articles on MVD or SRS for trigeminal neuralgia published between 2000 and 2015. Using data from these studies, we modeled pain relief and complication outcomes and assigned QOL values. A sensitivity analysis using a Monte Carlo simulation determined which procedure led to the greatest QOL. RESULTS MVD produced a significantly higher QOL than SRS at a seven-year follow-up. Additionally, MVD patients had a significantly higher rate of complete pain relief and a significantly lower rate of complications and recurrence. CONCLUSIONS With a decision-analytic model, we calculated that MVD provides more favorable outcomes than SRS for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
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- Ian Berger
- School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a sudden, severe, brief, stabbing, and recurrent pain within one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. Type 1 as intermittent and Type 2 as constant pain represent distinct clinical, pathological, and prognostic entities. Although multiple mechanism involving peripheral pathologies at root (compression or traction), and dysfunctions of brain stem, basal ganglion, and cortical pain modulatory mechanisms could have role, neurovascular conflict is the most accepted theory. Diagnosis is essentially clinically; magnetic resonance imaging is useful to rule out secondary causes, detect pathological changes in affected root and neurovascular compression (NVC). Carbamazepine is the drug of choice; oxcarbazepine, baclofen, lamotrigine, phenytoin, and topiramate are also useful. Multidrug regimens and multidisciplinary approaches are useful in selected patients. Microvascular decompression is surgical treatment of choice in TN resistant to medical management. Patients with significant medical comorbidities, without NVC and multiple sclerosis are generally recommended to undergo gamma knife radiosurgery, percutaneous balloon compression, glycerol rhizotomy, and radiofrequency thermocoagulation procedures. Partial sensory root sectioning is indicated in negative vessel explorations during surgery and large intraneural vein. Endoscopic technique can be used alone for vascular decompression or as an adjuvant to microscope. It allows better visualization of vascular conflict and entire root from pons to ganglion including ventral aspect. The effectiveness and completeness of decompression can be assessed and new vascular conflicts that may be missed by microscope can be identified. It requires less brain retraction.
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- Yad Ram Yadav
- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radio Diagnosis and Imaging, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radio Diagnosis and Imaging, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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