Application of a 980-nanometer diode laser in neuroendoscopy: a case series.
J Neurosurg
; 124(2): 368-74, 2016 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-26162043
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Ventricular neuroendoscopy represents an important advance in the treatment of hydrocephalus. High-power (surgical) NdYAG laser and low-level laser therapy (using 685-nm-wavelength diode laser) have been used in conjunction with neuroendoscopy with favorable results. This study evaluated the use of surgical 980-nm-wavelength diode laser for the neuroendoscopic treatment of ventricular diseases.METHODS:
Nine patients underwent a neuroendoscopic procedure with 980-nm diode laser. Complications and follow-up were recorded.RESULTS:
Three in-hospital postoperative complications were recorded (1 intraventricular hemorrhage and 2 meningitis cases). The remaining 6 patients had symptom improvement after endoscopic surgery and were discharged from the hospital within 24-48 hours after surgery. Patients were followed for an average of 14 months 1 patient developed meningitis and another died suddenly at home. The other patients did well and were asymptomatic until the last follow-up consultation.CONCLUSIONS:
The 980-nm diode laser is considered an important therapeutic tool for endoscopic neurological surgeries. This study showed its application in different ventricular diseases.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos
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Neuroendoscopia
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Neuroendoscópios
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Terapia a Laser
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Lasers Semicondutores
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Neuroimagem
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article