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Oliveira LB, Cieslak PH, Ferreira MY, Fuziki CK, Martins IC, Semione G, Marques GN, Palavani LB, Batista S, Rabelo NN, Koester SW, Bertani R, Welling LC, Lawton MT, Figueiredo EG. STA-MCA Double-Barrel Bypass: A Systematic Review of Technique and Single-Arm Meta-Analysis of Outcomes. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:341. [PMID: 39030432 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02520-y] [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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Conventionally, one branch of the superficial temporal artery (STA) is utilized to revascularize the middle cerebral artery (MCA). However, there is the possibility of utilizing both branches of the STA when performing the bypass, characterizing the double-barrel (DB) STA-MCA bypass. Notably, a lack of studies evaluating this technique led the authors to conduct a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis. METHODS PubMed, Embase and Web of Science were searched systematically for publications of DB-STA-MCA bypass on November 1st, 2023. The findings were reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Case reports were not included for statistical analysis purposes. RESULTS The review included 408 patients and 534 bypasses from 34 studies. The main etiology was Moyamoya disease (64.6%), followed by cerebral ischemia (22.2%) and aneurysms (12.5%). The median of the mean follow-ups of each study was 12.8 months (range 1.5-87.9). The postoperative patency was 100%. The follow-up patency was 98% (95% CI: 96%-100%; I2 = 0%). The procedure-related mortality was 0% (95% CI: 0%-1%; I2 = 0%). Aneurysms obtained 87% (95% CI: 72%-100%; I2 = 4%) of good clinical outcomes, while Moyamoya disease yielded a rate of 70% (95% CI: 10%-100%; I2 = 97%). Ischemic complications occurred at a rate of 6% (95% CI: 2%-11%; I2 = 36%), while hemorrhagic occurred at 6% (95% CI: 1%-11%; I2 = 56%). Hyperperfusion syndrome rate was calculated as 18% (7%-30%; I2 = 55%) for Moyamoya disease. CONCLUSIONS The procedure appears to be safe, with excellent patency rates. The clinical efficacy for ischemic and Moyamoya diseases warrants further standardized robust investigation with a broader number of patients, and aneurysm studies are required to enhance sample sizes. The main complication for the Moyamoya subgroup is hyperperfusion syndrome.
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Affiliation(s)
- Leonardo B Oliveira
- Department of Neurosurgery, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, MA, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of West of Santa Catarina, Joaçaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Max Planck University Center, Indaiatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article summarizes recent findings pertaining to advancements in the treatment of glaucomas secondary to vascular occlusive disease to maximize visual outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS Retinal ischemia leads to a local increase in transcription of proteins responsible for aberrant angiogenesis and subsequent neovascular glaucoma. Antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy is helpful in the management of this condition. Although bevacizumab and ranibizumab offer relatively short-term effects, preliminary studies suggest that aflibercept may allow for longer term treatment. Preoperative anti-VEGF injection therapy improves outcomes after trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage implant surgeries. The treatments for vascular occlusive disease may lead to intraocular pressure elevation and subsequent glaucoma. Aflibercept appears to be a safer agent in this regard. SUMMARY Prompt diagnosis and management of glaucomas associated with vascular occlusive disease are required to allow for the best possible outcome. Novel anti-VEGF agents, particularly aflibercept, should be strongly considered in the management of these conditions.
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