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Background: The coronary calcium score (CAC) measured on chest computerized tomography is a risk marker of cardiac events and mortality. We compared CAC scores in two multiethnic groups without symptomatic coronary artery disease: subjects in the chronic phase after stroke or transient ischemic attack and at least one symptomatic stenosis ≥50% in the carotid or vertebrobasilar territories (Groupathero) and a control group (Groupcontrol). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, Groupathero included two subgroups: GroupExtraorIntra, with stenoses in either cervical or intracranial arteries, and GroupExtra&Intra, with stenoses in at least one cervical and one intracranial artery. Groupcontrol had no history of prior stroke/transient ischemic attacks and no stenoses ≥50% in cervical or intracranial arteries. Age and sex were comparable in all groups. Frequencies of CAC ≥100 and CAC > 0 were compared between Groupathero and Groupcontrol, as well as between GroupExtraorIntr, GroupExtra&Intra, and Groupcontrol, with bivariate logistic regressions. Multivariate analyses were also performed. Results: A total of 120 patients were included: 80 in Groupathero and 40 in Groupcontrol. CAC >0 was significantly more frequent in Groupathero (85%) than Groupcontrol (OR, 4.19; 1.74-10.07; p = 0.001). Rates of CAC ≥100 were not significantly different between Groupathero and Groupcontrol but were significantly greater in GroupExtra&Intra (n = 13) when compared to Groupcontrol (OR 4.67; 1.21-18.04; p = 0.025). In multivariate-adjusted analyses, "Groupathero" and "GroupExtra&Intra" were significantly associated with CAC. Conclusion: The frequency of coronary calcification was higher in subjects with stroke caused by large-artery atherosclerosis than in controls.
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BACKGROUND: Diagnosing brain death (BD) with accuracy and urgency is of great importance because an early diagnosis may guide the clinical management, optimize hospital beds, and facilitate organ transplantation. The clinical diagnosis of nonreactive and irreversible coma can be confirmed with additional tests. Among the complimentary exams that may testify brain circulatory arrest, transcranial Doppler (TCD) can be an option. It is a real-time, bedside, inexpensive, noninvasive method that assesses cerebral blood flow. In patients with suspected BD, especially those who are under sedative drugs, early diagnosis is imperative. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of TCD in predicting BD. METHODS: One hundred consecutive comatose patients with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of less than 5, owing to different etiologies, were included. TCD was performed in all patients. The TCD operator was blinded for clinical and neurologic data. This study is in compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki. RESULTS: Sixty-nine patients with TCD-brain circulatory collapse were diagnosed later with BD. Of the 31 patients with brain circulatory activity, 8 (25.8%) were clinically brain dead and 23 (74.2%) were alive. TCD showing brain circulatory collapse had a sensitivity of 89.6%, specificity of 100%, positive predictive value of 100%, and negative predictive value of 74.2%. CONCLUSION: TCD is highly specific (100%) and sensitive (89.6%) as a method to confirm the clinical diagnosis of BD, even in patients under sedation. The possibility of patients presenting with cerebral circulatory activity and clinical diagnosis of BD was demonstrated to occur.
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Morte Encefálica , Ultrassonografia Doppler Transcraniana , Encéfalo , Morte Encefálica/diagnóstico por imagem , Circulação Cerebrovascular , Coma/diagnóstico por imagem , HumanosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Despite advances in systemic therapy and radiotherapy (RT), neurosurgical resection (NSR) remains a mainstay of the treatment of brain metastases (BMs). Although it is unequivocal in instances of diagnostic doubt, radioresistance, and risk of death due to neurologic causes, NSR may be controversial in other situations. Many aspects related to NSR have not yet been well established, and the primary prognostic indices were proposed only in the last decade. This study evaluates the survival and the morbidity, causes of death, prognostic factors, and the impact of RT in patients with BMs treated by NSR in the current era. METHODS: A total of 200 patients with BMs who were treated by NSR were evaluated sequentially and followed prospectively. We used logistic regression and Cox regression models to identify independent factors associated with mortality at 4 weeks and at 1 year, respectively. Clinical features, morbidity, recurrence, and causes of death were also studied. RESULTS: Lung cancer was the most prevalent cancer (36.5%); the median Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score was 60. Total resection was achieved in 89%, and adjuvant RT was applied in 63% of the cases. The rates of surgical mortality, morbidity, and mortality at 4 weeks were 1.5%, 17%, and 7.5%, respectively. Systemic infections were the leading cause of death in 62.5% of the cases. The median survival was 5 months, and 34.5% of patients lived > 1 year. The postoperative KPS (KPSpo) score remained unchanged or improved in 94.5% of the cases. In the multivariate analysis, a KPSpo score ≥ 80 and the application of adjuvant RT were associated with a lower risk of death at 12 weeks and at 1 year. Interestingly, the variables of primary tumor site, number of BMs, and presence of carcinomatous meningitis were not significant. CONCLUSION: Morbidity and mortality were high, a third of the patients lived > 1 year, and the KPS score improved or remained unchanged in most cases. Prognostic indices and health conditions were important predictive factors, but the KPSpo score and adjuvant RT were independent variables for survival at 12 weeks and at 1 year. Therefore, new studies are needed to assess the influence of new therapies and specific molecular profiles.
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Neoplasias Encefálicas/cirurgia , Encéfalo/cirurgia , Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos , Adulto , Idoso , Neoplasias Encefálicas/mortalidade , Neoplasias Encefálicas/secundário , Estudos de Coortes , Feminino , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia , Prognóstico , Radioterapia Adjuvante , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the findings of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) in patients with a clinical diagnosis of vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI). METHOD: From our outpatient neurotology clinic, we selected patients (using the criteria proposed by Grad and Baloh) with a clinical diagnosis of VBI. We excluded patients with any definite cause for vestibular symptoms, a noncontrolled metabolic disease or any contraindication to MRA or TCD. The patients in the study group were sex- and age-matched with subjects who did not have vestibular symptoms (control group). Our final group of patients included 24 patients (study, n=12; control, n=12). RESULTS: The MRA results did not demonstrate significant differences in the findings between our study and control groups. TCD demonstrated that the systolic pulse velocity of the right middle cerebral artery, end diastolic velocity of the basilar artery, pulsatility index (PI) of the left middle cerebral artery, PI of the right middle cerebral artery, and PI of the basilar artery were significantly higher in the study group than in the control group, suggesting abnormalities affecting the microcirculation of patients with a clinical diagnosis of VBI compared with controls. CONCLUSION: MRA failed to reveal abnormalities in patients with a clinical diagnosis of VBI compared with controls. The PI of the basilar artery, measured using TCD, demonstrated high sensitivity (91%) and specificity (91%) for detecting clinically diagnosed VBI.
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Artéria Basilar/diagnóstico por imagem , Angiografia por Ressonância Magnética , Ultrassonografia Doppler Transcraniana/métodos , Insuficiência Vertebrobasilar/diagnóstico por imagem , Velocidade do Fluxo Sanguíneo , Humanos , MicrocirculaçãoRESUMO
Objective: This research evaluated the hemodynamic conditions before and after the transcranial photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) and investigated neurocognitive changes before and after treatment. Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among individuals 21-60 years old and causes â¼500,000 people to be hospitalized in Brazil annually. Some survivors develop an irreversible decrease in neurological function, and the mortality rate is as high as 70% in severe cases. PBMT is an alternative to treat secondary injuries due to TBI. Methods: This multidisciplinary clinical study was carried out on 10 chronic adult patients with severe TBI, who were treated with PBMT with an optical device containing 13 sets of 4 light emitting diodes, and underwent hemodynamic transcranial Doppler and neuropsychological evaluation at three different times: pre-PBMT, post-PBMT (after a week), and late-PBMT, which occurred 3 months after the last session. The patients received PBMTs three times a week, for 6 weeks. PBMTs were performed for 18 sessions for 6 weeks and 30 min per session. Results: The results found an alteration in the cerebral blood flow (CBF) as well as a consequent increase of the cerebral oxygenation that helped to improve the cerebral function. Conclusions: The PBMT contributed to increased CBF, evidenced mainly by the increased left peak systolic velocity, which consequently increased the hemodynamic response after the PBMT and impacts on the peripheral cerebral perfusion contributing to improved cerebral function.
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Lesões Encefálicas Traumáticas/diagnóstico por imagem , Lesões Encefálicas Traumáticas/reabilitação , Lesões Encefálicas Traumáticas/radioterapia , Circulação Cerebrovascular/efeitos da radiação , Terapia com Luz de Baixa Intensidade/métodos , Adulto , Brasil , Circulação Cerebrovascular/fisiologia , Doença Crônica , Cognição/efeitos da radiação , Estudos de Coortes , Avaliação da Deficiência , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Escala de Gravidade do Ferimento , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Testes Neuropsicológicos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do Tratamento , Ultrassonografia Doppler/métodos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Intracranial hypertension and brain swelling are a major cause of morbidity and mortality of patients suffering from fulminant hepatic failure (FHF). The pathogenesis of these complications has been investigated in man, in experimental models and in isolated cell systems. Currently, the mechanism underlying cerebral edema and intracranial hypertension in the presence of FHF is multi-factorial in etiology and only partially understood. The aim of this paper is to review the pathophysiology of cerebral hemodynamic and metabolism changes in FHF in order to improve understanding of intracranial dynamics complication in FHF.
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Edema Encefálico/etiologia , Circulação Cerebrovascular/fisiologia , Hipertensão Intracraniana/etiologia , Falência Hepática Aguda/complicações , Edema Encefálico/fisiopatologia , Encefalopatia Hepática/etiologia , Encefalopatia Hepática/metabolismo , Encefalopatia Hepática/fisiopatologia , Humanos , Hipertensão Intracraniana/fisiopatologia , Falência Hepática Aguda/metabolismo , Falência Hepática Aguda/fisiopatologiaRESUMO
Introduction Vertebrobasilar insufficiency is defined as transitory ischemia of the vertebrobasilar circulation. Dizziness, vertigo, headaches, vomit, diplopia, blindness, ataxia, imbalance, and weakness in both sides of the body are the most common symptoms. Objective To review the literature regarding the three available diagnostic testing in patients with dizziness complaints secondary to vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI): magnetic resonance angiography; transcranial Doppler ultrasound; and vertebrobasilar deprivation testing. Data Synthesis We selected 28 studies that complied with our selection criteria for appraisal. The most frequent cause of the hemodynamic changes leading to VBI is atherosclerosis. The main clinical symptoms are dizziness, vertigo, headaches, vomit, diplopia, blindness, ataxia, imbalance, and weakness in both sides of the body. Even though arteriography is considered the most important exam to diagnose the disease, the inherent risks of this exam should be taken into consideration. The magnetic resonance angiography has been widely studied and is a good method to identify and localize any occlusions and stenosis in both neck and intracranial great vessels. Conclusion Each patient with a suspected diagnosis of VBI should be individually evaluated and treated, taking in consideration the pros and cons of each diagnostic testing and treatment option.
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INTRODUCTION: Treatment of hydrocephalus is accomplished primarily through a ventricular-peritoneal shunt (VPS). This study aims to describe the application of retrograde ventricle-sinus shunt (RVSS) in patients with hydrocephalus after surgical treatment of myelomeningocele. METHOD: A prospective, randomized and controlled pilot study. We consecutively enrolled 9 patients with hydrocephalus after surgical repair of myelomeningocele from January 2010 to January 2012. These patients underwent elective RVSS or VPS. Five underwent RVSS and 4 underwent VPS. Patients were followed for one year with quarterly evaluations and application of transcranial Doppler. RESULTS: RVSS group showed outcomes similar to those of VPS group. Doppler revealed significant improvement when comparing preoperative to postoperative period. RVSS group had significantly higher cephalic perimeter than VPS group. Neuropsychomotor development, complications and subjective outcomes did not differ between groups. CONCLUSION: RVSS shunt is viable; it is an alternative option for the treatment of hydrocephalus.
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Hidrocefalia/cirurgia , Meningomielocele/cirurgia , Derivação Ventriculoperitoneal/métodos , Feminino , Humanos , Hidrocefalia/etiologia , Lactente , Masculino , Meningomielocele/complicações , Estudos Prospectivos , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the findings of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) in patients with a clinical diagnosis of vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI). METHOD: From our outpatient neurotology clinic, we selected patients (using the criteria proposed by Grad and Baloh) with a clinical diagnosis of VBI. We excluded patients with any definite cause for vestibular symptoms, a noncontrolled metabolic disease or any contraindication to MRA or TCD. The patients in the study group were sex- and age-matched with subjects who did not have vestibular symptoms (control group). Our final group of patients included 24 patients (study, n=12; control, n=12). RESULTS: The MRA results did not demonstrate significant differences in the findings between our study and control groups. TCD demonstrated that the systolic pulse velocity of the right middle cerebral artery, end diastolic velocity of the basilar artery, pulsatility index (PI) of the left middle cerebral artery, PI of the right middle cerebral artery, and PI of the basilar artery were significantly higher in the study group than in the control group, suggesting abnormalities affecting the microcirculation of patients with a clinical diagnosis of VBI compared with controls. CONCLUSION: MRA failed to reveal abnormalities in patients with a clinical diagnosis of VBI compared with controls. The PI of the basilar artery, measured using TCD, demonstrated high sensitivity (91%) and specificity (91%) for detecting clinically diagnosed VBI.
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Humanos , Artéria Basilar/diagnóstico por imagem , Insuficiência Vertebrobasilar/diagnóstico por imagem , Ultrassonografia Doppler Transcraniana/métodos , Angiografia por Ressonância Magnética , Velocidade do Fluxo Sanguíneo , MicrocirculaçãoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Intracranial hypertension (IH) develops in approximately 50% of all patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Therefore, it is very important to identify a suitable animal model to study and understand the pathophysiology of refractory IH to develop effective treatments. METHODS: We describe a new experimental porcine model designed to simulate expansive brain hematoma causing IH. Under anesthesia, IH was simulated with a balloon insufflation. The IH variables were measured with intracranial pressure (ICP) parenchymal monitoring, epidural, cerebral oximetry, and transcranial Doppler (TCD). RESULTS: None of the animals died during the experiment. The ICP epidural showed a slower rise compared with parenchymal ICP. We found a correlation between ICP and cerebral oximetry. CONCLUSION: The model described here seems useful to understand some of the pathophysiological characteristics of acute IH.
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Modelos Animais de Doenças , Hipertensão Intracraniana/fisiopatologia , Monitorização Neurofisiológica/métodos , Doença Aguda , Algoritmos , Animais , Oximetria , Projetos Piloto , Valores de Referência , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Suínos , Fatores de Tempo , Ultrassonografia Doppler TranscranianaRESUMO
UNLABELLED: Brain metastases (BM) are one of the most common intracranial tumors and surgical treatment can improve both the functional outcomes and patient survival, particularly when systemic disease is controlled. Image-guided BM resection using intraoperative exams, such as intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS), can lead to better surgical results. METHODS: To evaluate the use of IOUS for BM resection, 20 consecutive patients were operated using IOUS to locate tumors, identify their anatomical relationships and surgical cavity after resection. Technical difficulties, complications, recurrence and survival rates were noted. RESULTS: IOUS proved effective for locating, determining borders and defining the anatomical relationships of BM, as well as to identify incomplete tumor resection. No complications related to IOUS were seen. CONCLUSION: IOUS is a practical supporting method for the resection of BM, but further studies comparing this method with other intraoperative exams are needed to evaluate its actual contribution and reliability.
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Neoplasias Encefálicas/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Encefálicas/secundário , Adulto , Idoso , Neoplasias Encefálicas/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Período Intraoperatório , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Ultrassonografia de IntervençãoRESUMO
ABSTRACT Intracranial hypertension and brain swelling are a major cause of morbidity and mortality of patients suffering from fulminant hepatic failure (FHF). The pathogenesis of these complications has been investigated in man, in experimental models and in isolated cell systems. Currently, the mechanism underlying cerebral edema and intracranial hypertension in the presence of FHF is multi-factorial in etiology and only partially understood. The aim of this paper is to review the pathophysiology of cerebral hemodynamic and metabolism changes in FHF in order to improve understanding of intracranial dynamics complication in FHF.
RESUMO O edema cerebral e a hipertensão intracraniana (HIC) são as principais causas de morbidade e mortalidade de pacientes com insuficiência hepática fulminante (IHF). A patogênese dessas complicações tem sido investigada no homem, em modelos experimentais e em sistemas celulares isolados. Atualmente, o mecanismo subjacente ao edema cerebral e HIC na presença de IHF é multifatorial em etiologia e pouco compreendido na literatura. O objetivo deste trabalho é revisar a fisiopatologia das alterações hemodinâmicas e metabólicas cerebrais na IHF, visando melhorar a compreensão da complicação da hemodinâmica encefálica na IHF.
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Humanos , Edema Encefálico/etiologia , Circulação Cerebrovascular/fisiologia , Falência Hepática Aguda/complicações , Hipertensão Intracraniana/etiologia , Edema Encefálico/fisiopatologia , Encefalopatia Hepática/etiologia , Encefalopatia Hepática/fisiopatologia , Encefalopatia Hepática/metabolismo , Falência Hepática Aguda/fisiopatologia , Falência Hepática Aguda/metabolismo , Hipertensão Intracraniana/fisiopatologiaRESUMO
Abstract Introduction Vertebrobasilar insufficiency is defined as transitory ischemia of the vertebrobasilar circulation. Dizziness, vertigo, headaches, vomit, diplopia, blindness, ataxia, imbalance, and weakness in both sides of the body are the most common symptoms. Objective To review the literature regarding the three available diagnostic testing in patients with dizziness complaints secondary to vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI): magnetic resonance angiography; transcranial Doppler ultrasound; and vertebrobasilar deprivation testing. Data Synthesis We selected 28 studies that complied with our selection criteria for appraisal. The most frequent cause of the hemodynamic changes leading to VBI is atherosclerosis. The main clinical symptoms are dizziness, vertigo, headaches, vomit, diplopia, blindness, ataxia, imbalance, and weakness in both sides of the body. Even though arteriography is considered the most important exam to diagnose the disease, the inherent risks of this exam should be taken into consideration. The magnetic resonance angiography has been widely studied and is a good method to identify and localize any occlusions and stenosis in both neck and intracranial great vessels. Conclusion Each patient with a suspected diagnosis of VBI should be individually evaluated and treated, taking in consideration the pros and cons of each diagnostic testing and treatment option.
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ABSTRACT Introduction Treatment of hydrocephalus is accomplished primarily through a ventricular-peritoneal shunt (VPS). This study aims to describe the application of retrograde ventricle-sinus shunt (RVSS) in patients with hydrocephalus after surgical treatment of myelomeningocele. Method A prospective, randomized and controlled pilot study. We consecutively enrolled 9 patients with hydrocephalus after surgical repair of myelomeningocele from January 2010 to January 2012. These patients underwent elective RVSS or VPS. Five underwent RVSS and 4 underwent VPS. Patients were followed for one year with quarterly evaluations and application of transcranial Doppler. Results RVSS group showed outcomes similar to those of VPS group. Doppler revealed significant improvement when comparing preoperative to postoperative period. RVSS group had significantly higher cephalic perimeter than VPS group. Neuropsychomotor development, complications and subjective outcomes did not differ between groups. Conclusion RVSS shunt is viable; it is an alternative option for the treatment of hydrocephalus.
RESUMO O tratamento da hidrocefalia é realizado principalmente através de uma derivação ventrículo-peritoneal (DVP). Nosso objetivo é descrever a aplicação da derivação ventrículo-sinusal retrógrada (DVSR) em pacientes com hidrocefalia após o tratamento cirúrgico de mielomeningocele. Método Estudo prospectivo, randomizado e controlado. Selecionados consecutivamente 9 pacientes com hidrocefalia após correção cirúrgica de mielomeningocele de janeiro de 2010 a janeiro de 2012. Eles foram submetidos à DVSR ou DVP. Cinco foram submetidos à DVSR e 4 à DVP. Foram seguidos por 1 ano com realização trimestral de avaliações e aplicação do Doppler transcraniano. Resultados O grupo DVSR apresentou desfechos semelhantes ao grupo DVP. O Doppler mostrou melhora significativa quando comparado o pré-operatório com o pós-operatório. O grupo DVSR apresentou perímetro cefálico significativamente maior que o grupo DVP. O desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor e complicações não diferiram entre os grupos. Conclusão A derivação ventrículo-sinusal retrógrada é viável; ela é uma opção para o tratamento de hidrocefalia.
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Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , Hidrocefalia/cirurgia , Meningomielocele/cirurgia , Derivação Ventriculoperitoneal/métodos , Hidrocefalia/etiologia , Meningomielocele/complicações , Estudos Prospectivos , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Objetivo: Neste trabalho temos o objetivo de avaliar a acura?cia do sistema de aferic?a?o da pressão intracraniana (PIC) epidural com microchip. Me?todos: Foram estudados 27 sui?nos sob anestesia geraI, devidamente assistidos com monitoração ventilatória e hemodina?mica. Durante o experimento foi reproduzido um processo expansivo intracerebral programado no lobo frontal direito. O experimento constou de tre?s grupos (A, B e C) com hipertensão intracraniana gerada com balão reproduzindoum hematoma intracerebral. Em todos os grupos foram calibrados os para?metros normais: os dois sistemas de PIC foram comparados e estudados quanto a? correlação dos valores aferidos. Resultados: O comportamento médio da PIC ao longo dos momentos de avaliac?a?o foi estatisticamente diferente entre os grupos (p < 0,001). A reprodução de ressangramento resultou em elevac?a?o significativa da PIC (p < 0,001). Avaliando-se a acura?cia comparativa geral, verificou-se um coeficiente de correlação intraclasse de 0,8. Conclusa?o: O modelo de hipertensa?o intracraniana por bala?o em sui?nos e? facti?vel e confia?vel na gerac?a?o de hipertensa?o intracraniana. O sistema de aferic?a?o de pressa?o intracranianaepidural apresenta elevado coeficiente de correlac?a?o com o sistema de aferic?a?o parenquimatoso na avaliac?a?o global.
Objective: In this paper we aim to evaluate the accuracy of the measurement with microchip epidural system. Methods: Twenty-seven pigs with were studied, under generaI anesthesia, properly assisted with ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring. During the experiment, we have simulated frontal intracerebral expansive process. The experiment consisted of three groups (A, B and C) with intracranial hypertension generated with the simulation of an intracerebral hematoma. The two systems were compared andstudied as the correlation of the measured values. Results: The average behavior of the increased intracranial pressure (ICP) over the time points are statistically different between groups (p < 0.001). The simulation of rebleeding resulted in a significant increase in ICP (p < 0.001). Evaluating the overall comparative accuracy there was an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.8. Conclusion: The model of intracranial hypertension balloon in pigs is feasible and reliable in generating intracranial hypertension. The system for measuring intracranial epidural pressure has a high correlation coefficient with the system parenchymal gauging the overall evaluation.
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Animais , Hemorragia Cerebral , Hipertensão Intracraniana , Pressão Intracraniana , Espaço Epidural , Modelos AnimaisRESUMO
Objective Intracranial hypertension (IH) develops in approximately 50% of all patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Therefore, it is very important to identify a suitable animal model to study and understand the pathophysiology of refractory IH to develop effective treatments. Methods We describe a new experimental porcine model designed to simulate expansive brain hematoma causing IH. Under anesthesia, IH was simulated with a balloon insufflation. The IH variables were measured with intracranial pressure (ICP) parenchymal monitoring, epidural, cerebral oximetry, and transcranial Doppler (TCD). Results None of the animals died during the experiment. The ICP epidural showed a slower rise compared with parenchymal ICP. We found a correlation between ICP and cerebral oximetry. Conclusion The model described here seems useful to understand some of the pathophysiological characteristics of acute IH. .
Objetivo A hipertensão intracraniana (HIC) ocorre em até 50% de todos os pacientes com traumatismo cranioencefálico (TCE). Por isso, é importante estabelecer um modelo animal adequado para estudar a fisiopatologia da HIC refratária, com a perspectiva de desenvolver tratamentos eficazes. Métodos Os animais foram submetidos a um protocolo padrão de anestesia. A hipertensão intracraniana foi estabelecida através de insuflação de um balão. As variáveis HIC foram medidas com a pressão intracraniana (PIC) do parênquima, oximetria, epidural e doppler transcraniano. Resultados A PIC epidural apresentou elevação mais lenta, comparada com a PIC parenquimal. Houve correlação entre a PIC e a oximetria cerebral. O registro da PIC, oximetria e índice de pulsatilidade foi realizado em todos os animais sem dificuldade. Conclusão O modelo descrito parece ser útil para a compreensão de algumas características fisiopatológicas na HIC aguda. .
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Animais , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Hipertensão Intracraniana/fisiopatologia , Monitorização Neurofisiológica/métodos , Doença Aguda , Algoritmos , Oximetria , Projetos Piloto , Valores de Referência , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Suínos , Fatores de Tempo , Ultrassonografia Doppler TranscranianaRESUMO
Brain metastases (BM) are one of the most common intracranial tumors and surgical treatment can improve both the functional outcomes and patient survival, particularly when systemic disease is controlled. Image-guided BM resection using intraoperative exams, such as intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS), can lead to better surgical results. METHODS: To evaluate the use of IOUS for BM resection, 20 consecutives patients were operated using IOUS to locate tumors, identify their anatomical relationships and surgical cavity after resection. Technical difficulties, complications, recurrence and survival rates were noted. RESULTS: IOUS proved effective for locating, determining borders and defining the anatomical relationships of BM, as well as to identify incomplete tumor resection. No complications related to IOUS were seen. CONCLUSION: IOUS is a practical supporting method for the resection of BM, but further studies comparing this method with other intraoperative exams are needed to evaluate its actual contribution and reliability.
As metástases cerebrais (MC) são os tumores intracranianos mais frequentes e seu tratamento cirúrgico pode melhorar a sobrevida e a funcionalidade do paciente, especialmente quando a doença sistêmica está controlada. A ressecção das MC guiada por imagens de exames intraoperatórios, como ultrassom intraoperatório (USIO), pode levar a melhores resultados cirúrgicos. MÉTODOS: Avaliar o uso do USIO nas ressecções de MC de 20 pacientes para localizar os tumores, avaliar suas relações anatômicas e a cavidade cirúrgica após o procedimento. As dificuldades técnicas, complicações, recorrência e taxa de sobrevivência foram anotadas em cada caso. RESULTADOS: USIO foi eficaz para localizar, delinear e definir as relações anatômicas das MC, assim como a ocorrência de ressecção incompleta. Não foram encontradas complicações relacionadas ao uso do USIO. CONCLUSÃO: USIO é um método auxiliar prático para as ressecções de MC, porém outros estudos ainda se fazem necessários para avaliar sua real contribuição nesses procedimentos.