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Machine learning models predict delayed hyponatremia post-transsphenoidal surgery using clinically available features

Fuse, Y; Takeuchi, K; Nishiwaki, H; Imaizumi, T; Nagata, Y; Ohno, K; Saito, R

PITUITARY Vol. 26 ( 2 ) page： 237 - 249 2023.4

Language：English Publisher：Pituitary

Purpose: Delayed hyponatremia (DHN), a unique complication, is the leading cause of unexpected readmission after pituitary surgery. Therefore, this study aimed to develop tools for predicting postoperative DHN in patients undergoing endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery (eTSS) for pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs). Methods: This was a single-center, retrospective study involving 193 patients with PitNETs who underwent eTSS. The objective variable was DHN, defined as serum sodium levels < 135 mmol/L at ≥ 1 time between post operative days 3 and 9. We trained four machine learning models to predict this objective variable using the clinical variables available preoperatively and on the first postoperative day. The clinical variables included patient characteristics, pituitary-related hormone levels, blood test results, radiological findings, and postoperative complications. Results: The random forest (RF) model demonstrated the highest (0.759 ± 0.039) area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC-AUC), followed by the support vector machine (0.747 ± 0.034), the light gradient boosting machine (LGBM: 0.738 ± 0.026), and the logistic regression (0.710 ± 0.028). The highest accuracy (0.746 ± 0.029) was observed in the LGBM model. The best-performing RF model was based on 24 features, nine of which were clinically available preoperatively. Conclusions: The proposed machine learning models with pre- and post-resection features predicted DHN after the resection of PitNETs.

DOI： 10.1007/s11102-023-01311-w

Rapid detection of the MYD88 L265P mutation for pre- and intra-operative diagnosis of primary central nervous system lymphoma

Yamaguchi Junya, Ohka Fumiharu, Kitano Yotaro, Maeda Sachi, Motomura Kazuya, Aoki Kosuke, Takeuchi Kazuhito, Nagata Yuichi, Hattori Hikaru, Tsujiuchi Takashi, Motomura Ayako, Nishikawa Tomohide, Kibe Yuji, Shinjo Keiko, Kondo Yutaka, Saito Ryuta

CANCER SCIENCE 2023.3

Language：English Publisher：Cancer Science

The myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88 (MYD88) L265P mutation is a disease-specific mutation of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) among the central nervous system tumors. Accordingly, this mutation is considered a reliable diagnostic molecular marker of PCNSL. As the intra-operative diagnosis of PCNSL is sometimes difficult to achieve using histological examinations alone, intra-operative detection of the MYD88 L265P mutation could be effective for the accurate diagnosis of PCNSL. Herein, we aimed to develop a novel rapid genotyping system (GeneSoC) using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based on microfluidic thermal cycling technology. This real-time PCR system shortened the analysis time, which enabled the detection of the MYD88 L265P mutation within 15 min. Rapid detection of the MYD88 L265P mutation was performed intra-operatively using GeneSoC in 24 consecutive cases with suspected malignant brain tumors, including 10 cases with suspected PCNSL before surgery. The MYD88 L265P mutation was detected in eight cases in which tumors were pathologically diagnosed as PCNSL after the operation, while wild-type MYD88 was detected in 16 cases. Although two of the 16 cases with wild-type MYD88 were pathologically diagnosed as PCNSL after the operation, MYD88 L265P could be detected in all eight PCNSL cases harboring MYD88 L265P. The MYD88 L265P mutation could also be detected using cell-free DNA derived from the cerebrospinal fluid of two PCNSL cases. Detection of the MYD88 L265P mutation using GeneSoC might not only improve the accuracy of intra-operative diagnosis of PCNSL but also help the future pre-operative diagnosis through liquid biopsy of cerebrospinal fluid.

DOI： 10.1111/cas.15762

Subcutaneous transplantation of human embryonic stem cells-derived pituitary organoids.

Sasaki H, Suga H, Takeuchi K, Nagata Y, Harada H, Kondo T, Ito E, Maeda S, Sakakibara M, Soen M, Miwata T, Asano T, Ozaki H, Taga S, Kuwahara A, Nakano T, Arima H, Saito R

Frontiers in endocrinology Vol. 14 page： 1130465 2023

Language：English Publisher：Frontiers in Endocrinology

Introduction: The pituitary gland, regulating various hormones, is central in the endocrine system. As spontaneous recovery from hypopituitarism is rare, and exogenous-hormone substitution is clumsy, pituitary replacement via regenerative medicine, using pluripotent stem cells, is desirable. We have developed a differentiation method that in mice yields pituitary organoids (POs) derived from human embryonic stem cells (hESC). Efficacy of these POs, transplanted subcutaneously into hypopituitary mice, in reversing hypopituitarism was studied. Methods: hESC-derived POs were transplanted into inguinal subcutaneous white adipose tissue (ISWAT) and beneath dorsal skin, a relatively avascular region (AR), of hypophysectomized severe combined immunodeficient (SCID) mice. Pituitary function was evaluated thereafter for ¾ 6mo, assaying basal plasma ACTH and ACTH response to corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) stimulation. Histopathologic examination of organoids 150d after transplantation assessed engraftment. Some mice received an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) to permit assessment of how angiogenesis contributed to subcutaneous engraftment. Results: During follow-up, both basal and CRH-stimulated plasma ACTH levels were significantly higher in the ISWAT group (p < 0.001 – 0.05 and 0.001 – 0.005, respectively) than in a sham-operated group. ACTH secretion also was higher in the ISWAT group than in the AR group. Histopathologic study found ACTH-producing human pituitary-cell clusters in both groups of allografts, which had acquired a microvasculature. POs qPCR showed expression of angiogenetic factors. Plasma ACTH levels decreased with VEGF-inhibitor administration. Conclusions: Subcutaneous transplantation of hESC-derived POs into hypopituitary SCID mice efficaciously renders recipients ACTH-sufficient.

DOI： 10.3389/fendo.2023.1130465

Case of a Pregnant Woman with Capillary Hemangioma of the Parasellar Region

ISHIKAWA Takayuki, TAKEUCHI Kazuhito, NAGATA Yuichi, ITO Keishi, YAMAMOTO Taiki, KABEYA Ryusuke

NMC Case Report Journal Vol. 9 ( 0 ) page： 77 - 82 2022.12

CD79B Y196 mutation is a potent predictive marker for favorable response to R-MPV in primary central nervous system lymphoma

Yamaguchi Junya, Ohka Fumiharu, Lushun Chalise, Motomura Kazuya, Aoki Kosuke, Takeuchi Kazuhito, Nagata Yuichi, Ito Satoshi, Mizutani Nobuhiko, Ohno Masasuke, Suzaki Noriyuki, Takasu Syuntaro, Seki Yukio, Kano Takahisa, Wakabayashi Kenichi, Oyama Hirofumi, Kurahashi Shingo, Tanahashi Kuniaki, Hirano Masaki, Shimizu Hiroyuki, Kitano Yotaro, Maeda Sachi, Yamazaki Shintaro, Wakabayashi Toshihiko, Kondo Yutaka, Natsume Atsushi, Saito Ryuta

CANCER MEDICINE 2022.12

Language：English Publisher：Cancer Medicine

Background: Rituximab, high-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX), procarbazine and vincristine (R-MPV), has significantly prolonged the survival of patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), but predictive factors for response to R-MPV have not yet been investigated. Herein, we investigated the correlation of MYD88 L265P and CD79B Y196 mutations, which are the most frequently found molecular alterations in PCNSL, with prognosis of patients with PCNSL treated with R-MPV. Methods: We investigated the long-term clinical course and status of MYD88 and CD79B genes in 85 patients with PCNSL treated with R-MPV or HD-MTX treatment, and the correlation of these genetic mutations with prognosis. Results: R-MPV achieved an excellent tumor control rate (61.6% and 69.9% of 5-year progression-free and overall survival rates, respectively). While MYD88 L265P mutation had no significant effect on survival, patients with CD79B Y196 mutations exhibited prolonged survival (p < 0.05). However, the association of CD79B Y196 mutation with a better prognosis was not observed in the HD-MTX cohort, which indicated that CD79B Y196 mutation was a predictive marker for a favorable response to R-MPV. Furthermore, we established an all-in-one rapid genotyping system for these genetic mutations. Conclusions: In conclusion, CD79B Y196 mutation is a potent predictive marker for favorable response to R-MPV in PCNSL. The rapid identification of MYD88 L265P and CD79B Y196 mutations can be helpful not only for the accurate molecular diagnosis of PCNSL but also for the prediction of response to R-MPV.

DOI： 10.1002/cam4.5512

The importance of preserving the superior hypophyseal artery infundibular branch in craniopharyngioma surgery

Sasaki Hiroo, Takeuchi Kazuhito, Nagata Yuichi, Tanahashi Kuniaki, Mizuno Akihiro, Harada Hideyuki, Kishida Yugo, Watanabe Tadashi, Nagatani Tetsuya, Saito Ryuta

ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA Vol. 165 ( 3 ) page： 667 - 675 2022.11

Language：English Publisher：Acta Neurochirurgica

Purpose: Postoperative pituitary dysfunction, a critical problem in the treatment of craniopharyngiomas, can occur even when the pituitary stalk is preserved. We hypothesized that compromise of the primary superior hypophyseal artery (pSHA) might be related to this occurrence. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of 131 patients with craniopharyngioma who underwent surgery from April 2009 to September 2021. The inclusion criteria were initial surgery, endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery, preoperative normal pituitary function or pituitary dysfunction in one axis, and morphological preservation of the pituitary stalk. The branches of the pSHA consist mainly of the chiasmatic branches (Cb), infundibular branches (Ib), and descending branches (Db). We analyzed the association between postoperative pituitary function and preservation of these branches. Results: Twenty patients met the criteria. Preoperative anterior pituitary function was normal in 18 patients, and there was isolated growth hormone deficiency in two patients. No patient had preoperative diabetes insipidus (DI). Anterior pituitary function was unchanged postoperatively in eight patients. Of these eight patients, bilateral preservation of pSHA Ib was confirmed in seven patients. Bilateral preservation of pSHA Ib was the only factor associated with preserved anterior pituitary function (p < 0.01). Fifteen patients were free of permanent DI, and the preservation of any given pSHA branch produced no significant difference in the postoperative occurrence of permanent DI. Conclusions: Our study shows that bilateral preservation of pSHA Ib provides favorable postoperative anterior pituitary function in craniopharyngioma surgery; however, such preservation may have little effect on the postoperative occurrence of DI.

DOI： 10.1007/s00701-022-05415-3

ROLE OF CD79B Y196 MUTATION IN PCNSL AS A POTENT PREDICTIVE MARKER FOR FAVORABLE RESPONSE TO R-MPV TREATMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF RAPID ALL-IN-ONE GENOTYPING SYSTEM FOR MOLECULAR MARKERS OF PCNSL

Yamaguchi Junya, Ohka Fumiharu, Lushun Chalise, Motomura Kazuya, Aoki Kosuke, Takeuchi Kazuhito, Nagata Yuichi, Ito Satoshi, Mizutani Nobuhiko, Ohno Masasuke, Suzaki Noriyuki, Takasu Syuntaro, Seki Yukio, Tanahashi Kuniaki, Hirano Masaki, Shimizu Hiroyuki, Kitano Yotaro, Maeda Sachi, Yamazaki Shintaro, Wakabayashi Toshihiko, Kondo Yutaka, Saito Ryuta

NEURO-ONCOLOGY Vol. 24 page： 18 - 18 2022.11

Endoscopic Trans-Mini-Cylinder Biopsy for Intraparenchymal Brain Lesions

Takeuchi Kazuhito, Ohka Fumiharu, Nagata Yuichi, Maeda Sachi, Tanahashi Kuniaki, Araki Yoshio, Yamamoto Taiki, Sasaki Hiroo, Mizuno Akihiro, Harada Hideyuki, Saito Ryuta

WORLD NEUROSURGERY Vol. 167 page： E1147 - E1153 2022.11

Language：English Publisher：World Neurosurgery

Objective: The biopsy procedure is intended to obtain an adequate specimen volume from the targeted area while ensuring minimal damage to the normal brain. We performed navigation-guided endoscopic biopsy using a small-diameter cylinder to reduce the invasiveness of the biopsy procedure and ensure a sufficient amount of tissue is collected. We examined whether it is possible to reduce brain tissue injury by using a small-diameter cylinder and improve safety and effectiveness by using an endoscope to directly observe the lesion and achieve hemostasis. Methods: Patients who underwent endoscopic biopsy surgery using a 6-mm-diameter cylinder for intraparenchymal lesions were enrolled in this study. Postoperative hematoma formation and the extent of trajectory scarring were assessed. Results: Fifty-two procedures performed on 51 patients were analyzed in this study. Postoperative neurological deterioration was not observed in any patient. A pathological diagnosis was made for all patients. Postoperative computed tomography revealed no hematoma after 49 procedures and a small hematoma after 3 procedures, and no patients required additional treatment. A postoperative trajectory scar less than 5 mm in diameter was observed after 30 procedures, a scar of 5–10 mm was observed after 19 procedures, a scar larger than 10 mm was observed after 3 procedures at 1 week after surgery, and 40, 6 and 0 scars were observed at 3 months after surgery. Conclusions: Endoscopic biopsy using a small-diameter cylinder is a possible alternative biopsy technique for intraparenchymal lesions. This surgical technique is useful, especially in patients at risk of hemorrhagic complications.

DOI： 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.08.147

Efficacy and safety of the endoscopic "wet-field" technique for removal of supratentorial cavernous malformations

Takeuchi Kazuhito, Nagata Yuichi, Tanahashi Kuniaki, Araki Yoshio, Mizuno Akihiro, Sasaki Hiroo, Harada Hideyuki, Ito Keishi, Saito Ryuta

ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA Vol. 164 ( 10 ) page： 2587 - 2594 2022.10

Language：English Publisher：Acta Neurochirurgica

Objective: Cerebral cavernous malformations (CMs) presenting with focal neurological symptoms or mass effects require surgical removal. In recent years, cylindrical retractors have been widely utilized for the removal of deep-seated lesions during both microscopic and endoscopic surgery. In the present study, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of endoscopic transcylinder removal of CMs using a novel wet-field technique. Methods: We included 13 patients with supratentorial CMs who had undergone endoscopic transcylinder surgery between April 2013 and March 2022. One patient experienced recurrence of the CM and underwent a second endoscopic transcylinder surgery. Therefore, we retrospectively evaluated 14 procedures. The surgical field was continuously irrigated with artificial cerebrospinal fluid to maintain expansion and visualization of the tumor bed. We termed this method as the “wet-field technique.” Patient characteristics, symptoms, and pre- and postoperative magnetic resonance imaging results were obtained from medical records. Results: The average maximum CM diameter was 35.3 mm (range: 10–65 mm). Cylinder diameters were 6 mm in eight procedures, 10 mm in four procedures, and 17 mm in one procedure. Wet-field technique was applied in all cases. The endoscope provided a bright field of view even under water. Continuous water irrigation made it easier to observe the entire tumor bed which naturally expanded by water pressure. Gross total resection was achieved in 13 procedures, while subtotal resection was achieved in one procedure. No surgical complications were observed. Conclusions: The endoscopic transcylinder removal using wet-field technique is safe and effective for the removal of symptomatic intracranial supratentorial CMs.

DOI： 10.1007/s00701-022-05273-z

経鼻頭蓋底術後髄液漏の検討

竹内和人, 永田雄一, 佐々木博勇, 水野晃宏, 齋藤竜太

日本内分泌学会雑誌 Vol. 98 ( S.HPT ) page： 25 - 27 2022.8

ラトケ嚢胞に類似した所見を示した頭蓋咽頭腫の一例

原田英幸, 竹内和人, 永田雄一, 棚橋邦明, 佐々木博勇, 水野晃宏, 井下尚子, 齋藤竜太

日本内分泌学会雑誌 Vol. 98 ( S.HPT ) page： 72 - 73 2022.8

Effect of cilia-induced surface velocity on cerebrospinal fluid exchange in the lateral ventricles

Yoshida Haruki, Ishida Shunichi, Yamamoto Taiki, Ishikawa Takayuki, Nagata Yuichi, Takeuchi Kazuhito, Ueno Hironori, Imai Yohsuke

JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE Vol. 19 ( 193 ) page： 20220321 2022.8

Language：English Publisher：Journal of the Royal Society Interface

Ciliary motility disorders are known to cause hydrocephalus. The instantaneous velocity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow is dominated by artery pulsation, and it remains unclear why ciliary dysfunction results in hydrocephalus. In this study, we investigated the effects of cilia-induced surface velocity on CSF flow using computational fluid dynamics. A geometric model of the human ventricles was constructed using medical imaging data. The CSF produced by the choroid plexus and cilia-induced surface velocity were given as the velocity boundary conditions at the ventricular walls. We developed healthy and reduced cilia motility models based on experimental data of cilia-induced velocity in healthy wild-type and Dpcd-knockout mice. The results indicate that there is almost no difference in intraventricular pressure between healthy and reduced cilia motility models. Additionally, it was found that newly produced CSF from the choroid plexus did not spread to the anterior and inferior horns of the lateral ventricles in the reduced cilia motility model. These findings suggest that a ciliary motility disorder could delay CSF exchange in the anterior and inferior horns of the lateral ventricles.

DOI： 10.1098/rsif.2022.0321

Direct intracranial invasion of eccrine spiradenocarcinoma of the scalp: a case report and literature review

Kibe Yuji, Tanahashi Kuniaki, Ohtakara Kazuhiro, Okumura Yuka, Ohka Fumiharu, Takeuchi Kazuhito, Nagata Yuichi, Motomura Kazuya, Akahori Sho, Mizuno Akihiro, Sasaki Hiroo, Shimizu Hiroyuki, Yamaguchi Junya, Nishikawa Tomohide, Yokota Kenji, Saito Ryuta

BMC NEUROLOGY Vol. 22 ( 1 ) page： 223 2022.6

Language：English Publisher：BMC Neurology

Background: Eccrine spiradenocarcinoma (SC), also known as malignant eccrine spiradenoma, is a rare malignant cutaneous adnexal neoplasm arising from long-standing benign eccrine spiradenoma. Malignant skin tumors rarely show direct intracranial invasion. However, once the intracranial structure is infiltrated, curative excision with sufficient margins can become extremely difficult, particularly when the venous sinuses are involved. No effective adjuvant therapies have yet been established. Here, we report an extremely rare case of scalp eccrine SC with direct intracranial invasion, which does not appear to have been reported previously. Case presentation: An 81-year-old woman presented with a large swelling on the parietal scalp 12 years after resection of spiradenoma from the same site. The tumor showed intracranial invasion with involvement of the superior sagittal sinus and repeated recurrences after four surgeries with preservation of the sinus. The histopathological diagnosis was eccrine SC. Adjuvant high-precision external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) proved effective after the third surgery, achieving remission of the residual tumor. The patient died 7 years after the first surgery for SC. Conclusions: Scalp SC with direct intracranial invasion is extremely rare. Radical resection with tumor-free margins is the mainstay of treatment, but the involvement of venous sinuses makes this unfeasible. High-precision EBRT in combination with maximal resection preserving the venous sinuses could be a treatment option for local tumor control.

DOI： 10.1186/s12883-022-02749-4

Changes in cerebral blood flow in the postoperative chronic phase after combined cerebral revascularization for moyamoya disease with ischaemic onset

Araki Yoshio, Mamiya Takashi, Fujita Naotoshi, Uda Kenji, Yokoyama Kinya, Kanamori Fumiaki, Takayanagi Kai, Ishii Kazuki, Nishihori Masahiro, Takeuch Kazuhito, Tanahashi Kuniaki, Nagata Yuichi, Nishimura Yusuke, Tanei Takafumi, Sumitomo Masaki, Okamoto Sho, Izumi Takashi, Kato Katsuhiko, Saito Ryuta

NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW Vol. 45 ( 3 ) page： 2471 - 2480 2022.6

Language：English Publisher：Neurosurgical Review

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of combined revascularization for ischaemic-onset moyamoya disease (MMD) on cerebral haemodynamics by comparing cerebral blood flow (CBF) during the postoperative chronic phase with preoperative CBF. A retrospective cohort of 24 MMD patients (representing 31 surgeries) who received single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) before and more than 6 months after surgery was investigated. The CBF value of each vascular territory was extracted from SPECT data, and the value relative to the ipsilateral cerebellar value (relative CBF, or RCBF) was calculated. The correlation between the revascularization effect and the proportional change in RCBF before and after surgery (calculated as post-RCBF/pre-RCBF (“post/pre-RCBF”)) was analysed. Furthermore, the relationships between changes in neurological symptoms and post/pre-RCBF were investigated. Preoperative and postoperative mean RCBF values were 0.92 ± 0.15 and 0.96 ± 0.13 (p = 0.619) in the anterior cerebral artery territory, 0.99 ± 0.17 and 1.01 ± 0.17 (p = 0.598) in the middle cerebral artery territory and 1.15 ± 0.22 and 1.14 ± 0.19 (p = 0.062) in the posterior cerebral artery territory, respectively. No significant correlation was found between the revascularization score and post/pre-RCBF. The revascularization score and post/pre-RCBF were not significant predictors of worsening neurological symptoms postoperatively. No significant change in RCBF was observed in any vascular territory in the chronic phase after revascularization. Combined revascularization may assist in the redirection of blood flow from the internal to the external carotid system and contribute to CBF maintenance.

DOI： 10.1007/s10143-022-01774-8

Quick and simple dural threading technique for transsphenoidal surgery - dural tenting, haemostasis and skull base reconstruction

Takeuchi Kazuhito, Nagata Yuichi, Tanahashi Kuniaki, Saito Ryuta

ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA Vol. 164 ( 6 ) page： 1619 - 1622 2022.6

Language：English Publisher：Acta Neurochirurgica

Background: Dural suturing is one of the most robust reconstruction methods in transsphenoidal surgery; however, the technique is considered difficult, primarily due to the restricted range of needle movement. Method: We performed dural threading during transsphenoidal surgery by holding the needle with forceps as a hook and moving the needle in a distal to proximal direction. Conclusion: Our dural suturing technique is simple and quick. It can be used not only for dural closure but also for other procedures, such as controlling haemostasis from the intercavernous sinus and dural tenting.

DOI： 10.1007/s00701-022-05227-5

Symptomatic hyperperfusion after combined revascularization surgery in patients with pediatric moyamoya disease: patient series

Araki Y., Mamiya T., Fujita N., Yokoyama K., Uda K., Kanamori F., Takayanagi K., Ishii K., Nishihori M., Takeuchi K., Tanahashi K., Nagata Y., Nishimura Y., Tanei T., Muraoka S., Izumi T., Kato K., Saito R.

Journal of Neurosurgery: Case Lessons Vol. 3 ( 19 ) 2022.5

Publisher：Journal of Neurosurgery: Case Lessons

BACKGROUND Symptomatic hyperperfusion after cerebral revascularization for pediatric moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare phenomenon. The authors report a series of patients with this condition. OBSERVATIONS In all three patients in this case series, the combined revascularization was on the left side, the patency of bypass grafts was confirmed after surgery, and focal hyperemia around the anastomotic site was observed on single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). On the first to eighth days after surgery, all of the patients developed neurological manifestations, including motor aphasia, cheiro-oral syndrome, motor weakness of their right upper limbs, and severe headaches. These symptoms disappeared completely approximately 2 weeks after surgery, and all patients were discharged from the hospital. Quantitative SPECT was performed to determine the proportional change in cerebral blood flow (DRCBF) (to ipsilateral cerebellar ratio (denoted DRCBF) in the region of interest around the anastomoses, and the mean value was 1.34 (range, 1.29–1.41). LESSONS This rare condition, which develops soon after surgery, requires an accurate diagnosis by SPECT. One indicator is that the DRCBF has risen to 1.3 or higher. Subsequently, strategic blood pressure treatment and fluid management could prevent the development of hemorrhagic stroke.

DOI： 10.3171/CASE2274

Risk Factors for Cerebral Infarction Early After Revascularization in Children Younger than 5 Years with Moyamoya Disease

Araki Yoshio, Uda Kenji, Yokoyama Kinya, Kanamori Fumiaki, Kurimoto Michihiro, Shiba Yoshiki, Mamiya Takashi, Nishihori Masahiro, Takeuchi Kazuhito, Tanahashi Kuniaki, Nagata Yuichi, Nishimura Yusuke, Okamoto Sho, Sumitomo Masaki, Izumi Takashi, Saito Ryuta

WORLD NEUROSURGERY Vol. 160 page： E220 - E226 2022.4

Language：English Publisher：World Neurosurgery

Objective: Cerebral revascularization is necessary for pediatric patients younger than 5 years with moyamoya disease (MMD). However, they have a high risk of developing cerebral infarction early after surgery. This study aimed to analyze the risk factors for developing cerebral infarction among these patients. Methods: The charts of 21 consecutive patients with MMD (39 surgeries) younger than 5 years who had undergone revascularization at our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Because cerebral infarction occurring within 1 month after surgery was the primary end point, other clinical information was evaluated, including each surgical procedure. Multivariate analysis of the risk factors for postoperative cerebral infarction was performed. Results: Cerebral infarction occurred after 7 of 39 surgeries (17.9%). Of the 39 surgeries, 23 (59%) included direct and indirect combined revascularization. The incidence of cerebral infarction did not differ significantly between the combined (21.7%) and indirect (12.5%) groups (P = 0.46). Logistic regression showed no association between the revascularization procedure and the occurrence of cerebral infarction after surgery (P = 0.3). However, younger age at surgery was correlated with a higher risk of developing cerebral infarction in the early postoperative period (P = 0.05). Conclusions: No differences were found in the risk of developing cerebral infarction early after surgery as a result of surgical procedures. However, younger patients had higher postoperative risk. Further multicenter research should examine this issue for young pediatric patients with moyamoya at high risk of developing cerebral infarction.

DOI： 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.12.115

Modified Shoelace Dural Closure with Collagen Matrix in Extended Transsphenoidal Surgery

NAGATA Yuichi, TAKEUCHI Kazuhito, SASAKI Hiroo, MIZUNO Akihiro, HARADA Hideyuki, TANAHASHI Kuniaki, ARAKI Yoshio, SAITO Ryuta

Neurologia medico-chirurgica Vol. 62 ( 4 ) page： 203 - 208 2022.4

Language：English Publisher：The Japan Neurosurgical Society

<p>Extended endonasal transsphenoidal surgery (eTSS) offers a wide surgical field for various parasellar lesions; however, intraoperative high-flow cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is inevitable. Therefore, secure sellar reconstruction methods are essential to prevent postoperative CSF leakage. Although collagen matrix has been applied for dural reconstruction in neurosurgery, its suitability for application in extended eTSS remains unclear. Eighteen patients underwent modified shoelace dural closure using collagen matrix after lesionectomy via extended eTSS. In this technique, a collagen matrix, which was placed subdurally (inlay graft), was continuously sutured with both open dural edges like a shoelace. Then, another collagen matrix was placed epidurally (onlay graft), and rigid reconstruction was performed using the septal bone and a resorbable fixation mesh. Postoperative CSF leakage did not occur in 17 patients but did occur in 1 patient with tuberculum sellae meningioma. In this case, the CSF leakage point was detected just around the area between the coagulated dura and the adjacent collagen matrix. The collagen matrix harvested from this area was pathologically examined; neovascularization and fibroblastic infiltration into the collagen matrix were not detected. On the other hand, neovascularization and fibroblast infiltration into the collagen matrix were apparent on the surface of the collagen matrix harvested from the non-CSF leakage area. Our novel dural closure technique using collagen matrix could be an effective option for sellar reconstruction in extended eTSS; however, it should be applied in patients in whom normal dural edges are preserved.</p>

DOI： 10.2176/jns-nmc.2021-0355

Challenging direct bypass surgery for very young children with moyamoya disease: technical notes

Araki Yoshio, Uda Kenji, Yokoyama Kinya, Kanamori Fumiaki, Kurimoto Michihiro, Shiba Yoshiki, Mamiya Takashi, Nishihori Masahiro, Takeuchi Kazuhito, Tanahashi Kuniaki, Nagata Yuichi, Nishimura Yusuke, Okamoto Sho, Sumitomo Masaki, Izumi Takashi, Saito Ryuta

NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW Vol. 45 ( 2 ) page： 1799 - 1807 2022.4

Language：Japanese Publisher：Neurosurgical Review

Cerebral revascularization for moyamoya disease (MMD) is an effective treatment for improving cerebral ischaemia and preventing rebleeding. Although direct bypass surgery is commonly performed on older children and adults, it is challenging in very young children due to the high difficulty level of the procedure. The subjects were MMD patients under 3 years of age on whom surgery was performed by a single surgeon (Y.A.). Preoperative clinical findings, information related to direct bypass surgery, bypass patency, and the incidence of postoperative stroke were investigated. Combined revascularization, including direct bypass surgery, was performed on 3 MMD patients (3 sides) under 3 years of age. The average diameter of the grafts used in direct bypass was 0.8 mm. The average recipient diameter was 0.8 ± 0.17 (range 0.6–1) mm. In all cases, the anastomotic procedure was completed using 11–0 monofilament nylon thread, and patency was confirmed. Direct bypass for MMD patients under 3 years old is technically challenging. However, despite the anatomical differences between very young children and elderly individuals, direct bypass surgery could certainly be completed. In addition, a rapid recovery from cerebral blood flow insufficiency could yield a promising neurological outcome.

DOI： 10.1007/s10143-021-01685-0

A novel endoscopic ventriculocisternostomy and stenting technique with a transparent acryl puncture needle for a trapped temporal horn: a technical report and literature review

Yamamoto Taiki, Takeuchi Kazuhito, Nagata Yuichi, Mizuno Akihiro, Harada Hideyuki, Saito Ryuta

NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW Vol. 45 ( 2 ) page： 1783 - 1789 2022.4

Language：Japanese Publisher：Neurosurgical Review

Trapped temporal horn is a rare type of noncommunicating focal hydrocephalus, and no standard treatment has been established yet for trapped temporal horn. Recent studies have shown the efficacy of endoscopic ventriculocisternostomy by opening the choroidal fissure; however, some surgical complications were reported during the procedure. Thus, we aimed to report a novel endoscopic ventriculocisternostomy and stenting technique for trapped temporal horn. In this technique, a 5.8-mm transparent acryl puncture needle with a 2.7-mm 0° rigid endoscope was used to open the choroidal fissure. It can fenestrate the choroidal fissure under real-time endoscopic observation of the critical neurovascular structures over the choroidal fissure. Moreover, the dull tip of the needle is less likely to injure the critical neurovascular structures, resulting in safer ventriculocisternostomy than the previously reported technique. Then, a stent is placed along the tract to prevent future obstruction of the stoma. Six trapped temporal horns in four patients were treated using the technique. All the patients showed improved symptoms with no surgical complications. None of the patients showed recurrence of trapped temporal horn during the mean follow-up period of 39.3 months. The combination of endoscopic ventriculocisternostomy and stenting with a transparent acryl puncture needle is a safe and effective treatment option for trapped temporal horn.

DOI： 10.1007/s10143-021-01634-x

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