Safety and efficacy of intracranial vascularized submental lymph node transfer for treating hydrocephalus.
J Surg Oncol
; 129(1): 26-31, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Hydrocephalus is routinely treated with ventriculoperitoneal shunt drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a procedure plagued by high morbidity and frequent revisions. Vascularized submental lymph node (VSLN) transplants act as lymphatic pumps to drain interstitial fluid (ISF) from lymphedematous extremities. As the field of neuro-lymphatics comes to fruition, we hypothesize the efficacy of VSLN in the drainage of intracranial CSF-ISF. We report novel placement of VSLN in the temporal subdural space in two patients diagnosed with symptomatic communicating hydrocephalus. At a minimum follow-up of 1 month postoperatively, both experienced radiological and clinical improvements.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Hidrocefalia
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Linfedema
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Humans
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En
Revista:
J Surg Oncol
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Taiwán