Pediatric neurosurgery
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Pediatric neurosurgery · Jan 2012
Review Case ReportsChronic subdural hematoma associated with an arachnoid cyst in a juvenile taekwondo athlete: a case report and review of the literature.
Both chronic subdural hematoma and arachnoid cysts are common lesions in neurosurgical practice. Arachnoid cysts are a well-known predisposing factor for chronic subdural hematoma. ⋯ To our knowledge, this is the first case of chronic subdural hematoma with associated arachnoid cysts in a taekwondo athlete. We also review the literature on sports-related chronic subdural hematomas associated with arachnoid cysts in children.
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To describe the neuroendoscopic treatment of interhemispheric arachnoid cysts. ⋯ The neuroendoscopic approach to interhemispheric arachnoid cysts was effective with few complications.
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Pediatric neurosurgery · Jan 2012
Indications for pediatric external ventricular drain placement and risk factors for conversion to a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
The external ventricular drain (EVD) is commonly used for the treatment of hydrocephalus and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring. In this study, we retrospectively reviewed indications for EVD placement over the last 20 years in pediatric patients at our institution. Additionally, we evaluated the rate that an EVD needed to be converted to a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) and ascertained how hydrocephalus etiology impacted long-term drainage requirements. ⋯ Traumatic brain injuries and neoplasms represent the most common indications for EVD placement in the pediatric population. While patients with neoplasm were much more likely to need conversion to a VPS for long-term cerebrospinal fluid diversion, the majority of EVDs in patients with head injuries were successfully weaned.
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Pediatric neurosurgery · Jan 2012
Case ReportsAnaesthetic management of a giant encephalocele: size does matter.
Encephalocele is a form of neural tube defect, characterized by protrusion out of the meninges and brain tissue through a bony skull defect. As per the site of origin, these encephaloceles have been classified into different types, out of which the frontoethmoidal one is exclusively common in Southeast Asia with a reported incidence of 1 in 5,000. Neurological outcome of such malformations depends on the size of the sac, neural tissue content, hydrocephalus, associated infection, and other pathologies that accompany this condition. Here we describe the anaesthetic concerns and perioperative management of a giant occipital encephalocele.
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Pediatric neurosurgery · Jan 2012
Case ReportsSpinal congenital dermal sinus presenting as a diagnostic conundrum.
Spinal congenital dermal sinus is a rare entity. Still rarer is its location over the thoracic and cervical spine. Secondary to congenital dermal sinus, intramedullary abscesses of the spinal cord are uncommon. ⋯ We report such an interesting case of thoracic spinal congenital dermal sinus associated with intramedullary abscess in an 18-month-old boy who presented with a diagnostic conundrum. The pathogenesis, clinical presentation, neuroimaging and management of such cases are discussed. Awareness, detection, timely referral and definitive operative intervention for a better neurological outcome are emphasized.