World Neurosurg
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The endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal (EET) approach for skull base tumors has become increasingly popular. We know that bone defects in the skull base can cause cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, but for patients who need to be intubated through the nose, the tube can enter the brain through a skull base bone defect. ⋯ This particular case suggests that bone defects after EET surgery can not only cause cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea but also allow the entry of a nasogastric tube into the brain. For patients with a history of EET surgery, endoscopy-assisted gastric tube implantation can be performed if necessary.
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This study focused on the changes in the internal acoustic canal (IAC) caused by vestibular schwannomas (VSs) and their prognostic significance for postoperative hearing outcome. ⋯ Enlargement of the VIAC and DIAC are negative prognostic factors for hearing preservation. Reasons may be long-standing compression of the auditory nerve and an increased vulnerability of the inner ear structures during the drilling of the IAC.
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Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a common form of intracranial hemorrhage with a substantial recurrence rate. We aimed to investigate the predictive factors for the postsurgical recurrence of CSDH. ⋯ Burr hole craniostomy with irrigation and closed-system drainage is effective for the surgical treatment of CSDH. Mixed density hematoma is an independent predictor for the recurrence of CSDH. Presence of thick inner neomembrane might be the primary cause of CSDH recurrence.
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During deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, microelectrode recording (MER) leads to target refinement from the initial plan in 30% to 47% of hemispheres; however, it is unclear whether the DBS lead ultimately resides within the MER-optimized target in relation to initial radiographic target coordinates in these hemispheres. This study aimed to determine the frequency of discordance between radiographic and neurophysiologic nucleus and whether target optimization with MER leads to a significant change in DBS lead location away from initial target. ⋯ Discordance between radiographic and neurophysiologic target was seen in 52% of hemispheres, and MER resulted in appropriate deviation of the DBS lead toward the appropriate target. The actual value of the deviation, when compared with DBS lead placement error in C hemispheres, was, on average, small.
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Dural reconstruction after transpetrosal approaches is complicated because complete primary closure of presigmoid dura mater is difficult to achieve. To address this problem, we use biocompatible polyglycolic acid (PGA) felt (Durawave) to reconstruct dural defects. To evaluate the use of PGA felt in dural reconstruction, we compared these results with those after conventional duraplasty using autologous fascia grafts. ⋯ Using PGA felt for presigmoid dura simplifies dural reconstruction because it obviates the need to suture in a deep field. PGA felt has the potential to prevent CSF-related complications after transpetrosal approaches.