Syringopleural shunt for refractory syringomyelia: how I do it.
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
; 165(10): 3039-3043, 2023 10.
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| ID: mdl-37336834
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Surgical treatment of syringomyelia is directed at the reconstruction of the subarachnoid space and restoration normal cerebrospinal fluid flow. Direct intervention on the syrinx is a rescue procedure and should be offered to patients with refractory syringomyelia.METHODS:
We provide an overview on indications and technique of syringopleural shunt (SPS). The procedure involves the connection of syrinx with the pleural space using a lumboperitoneal shunt. The occurrence of a negative pressure inside the pleural compartment offers an appropriate gradient for drainage from the syrinx.CONCLUSIONS:
The SPS allows for a safe and effective treatment of persistent syringomyelia when management of the underlying cause does not yield substantial improvement.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Malformação de Arnold-Chiari
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Siringomielia
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article