scholarly journals The safety profile of lumbar spinal surgery in elderly patients 85 years and older

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. E3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Y. Wang ◽  
Gabriel Widi ◽  
Allan D. Levi
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Spinal Surgery ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Lumbar Spine Surgery ◽  
Preoperative Selection ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Surgery ◽  
Lumbar Spinal

OBJECT The aging of the population will require that surgeons increasingly consider operating on elderly patients. Performing surgery safely in the elderly will require an understanding of the factors that predict successful outcomes and avoid complications. METHODS Records of patients 85 years and older undergoing elective lumbar spinal surgery were retrospectively reviewed. Microdiscectomies were excluded. Preexisting medical illnesses measured using the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status class, age, and surgical parameters were analyzed as factors potentially predictive of complications. Ambulatory function was rated on a 4-point scale. RESULTS During the study 26 consecutive patients (mean age 87 years) with a mean ASA class of 2.6 ± 0.65 and CCI of 1.1 ± 1.27 were enrolled. The average number of levels treated was 2.17 ± 1.23, and 73% underwent fusion. The mean follow-up was 41.9 months with a minimum of 24 months, and all patients were alive at last follow-up. Average blood loss was 142 ± 184 ml, and the operative time was 183.3 ± 80.6 minutes. The mean number of levels treated was 2.17 ± 1.13 (range 1–4). Ambulatory function improved significantly by 0.59 ± 1.0 points. Five complications (19.2%) occurred in 4 patients, 2 major and 3 minor. Four complications were temporary and 1 was permanent. Patient age, blood loss, CCI score, ASA class, the number of levels treated, and fusion surgery were not statistically associated with a complication. Operative time of longer than 180 minutes (p = 0.0134) was associated with complications. CONCLUSIONS Lumbar spine surgery in patients 85 years and older can be accomplished safely if careful attention is paid to preoperative selection. Prolonged operative times are associated with a higher risk of complications.

Long-Term Outcome of Microendoscopic Diskectomy for Lumbar Disk Herniation. A Clinical Study of Consecutive 112 Cases with More than 5-Year Follow-Up

2017 ◽  
Vol 78 (05) ◽  
pp. 446-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriyuki Iesato ◽  
Yoshinori Terashima ◽  
Katsumasa Tanimoto ◽  
Tsuneo Takebayashi ◽  
Toshihiko Yamashita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Improvement Rate ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Mean

Background Clinical results and recurrence rate after microendoscopic diskectomy (MED) with long-term follow-up is still unclear, in spite of its relatively long history. Materials and Methods A total of 112 who underwent MED participated in this study. Operative time, blood loss, serum C-reactive protein (CRP), creatine kinase (CK), and visual analog scale (VAS) were evaluated as indexes of surgical invasiveness. The 36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument (SF-36), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, patient satisfaction, and recurrence were also evaluated with a follow-up of at least 5 years. Results The mean operative time was 86.7 minutes, and the mean blood loss was 35.7 mL. The mean CRP on postoperative day 3 and CK on the first postoperative day was 0.72 mg/dL and 224.6 IU/L, respectively, and VAS to assess surgical site pain on the first postoperative day was 24.9 mm on average. The improvement rate in the JOA score was 68.7%. The physical component summary of SF-36 in norm-based scoring was improved from 23.4 to 48.6. Overall, 90.8% of patients evaluated their response to the surgery as extremely satisfied or satisfied. The recurrence rate was 10.5%, and reoperation was performed in 7.9% of patients. Conclusions MED is a technique that offers both reduced invasiveness and good long-term clinical results.

scholarly journals Treatment of irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation using one-stage retropharyngeal release and posterior reduction

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 230949901987046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianfeng Ren ◽  
Feng Gao ◽  
Siyuan Li ◽  
Jiankun Yang ◽  
Yongming Xi
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Japanese Orthopaedic Association ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Atlantoaxial Dislocation ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Estimated Blood Loss ◽  
Irreducible Atlantoaxial Dislocation ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation (IAAD) has been challenging for spine surgeons. Various methods have been used to treat IAAD, but no consensus has been reached. This study aimed to retrospectively analyze the efficacy of anterior submandibular retropharyngeal release and posterior reduction and fixation for IAAD. Methods: From March 2007 to May 2015, 13 patients diagnosed with IAAD underwent anterior submandibular retropharyngeal release and sequential posterior reduction and fixation. The operation time, blood loss, postoperative complications, and Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores were retrospectively recorded. Results: The surgeries were accomplished successfully. The mean operative time was about 3.8 h. The mean estimated blood loss was about 130 mL. The patients experienced postoperative pharyngeal pain. Only one patient had a vague voice and increased oral discharge postoperatively. At the final follow-up, JOA scores had significantly increased ( p < 0.05), and all the patients had solid bony fusion. Conclusion: The present study reinforces the efficacy and safety of anterior submandibular retropharyngeal release and posterior reduction and fixation for IAAD. It can achieve satisfactory clinical outcomes and is safe for experienced spine surgeons.

Does chronic warfarin cause increased blood loss and transfusion during lumbar spinal surgery?

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 1253-1258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest Y. Young ◽  
Kasra Ahmadinia ◽  
Navkirat Bajwa ◽  
Nicholas U. Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Spinal Surgery ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Surgery ◽  
Lumbar Spinal

Extraforaminal approach of biportal endoscopic spinal surgery: a new endoscopic technique for transforaminal decompression and discectomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 492-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Sung Ahn ◽  
Ho-Jin Lee ◽  
Dae-Jung Choi ◽  
Ki-young Lee ◽  
Sung-jin Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Spinal Surgery ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Endoscopic Technique ◽  
Leg Pain ◽  
Vas Score ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery

This study was performed to describe the extraforaminal approach of biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS) as a new endoscopic technique for transforaminal decompression and discectomy and to demonstrate the clinical outcomes of this new procedure for the first time. Twenty-one patients (27 segments) who underwent the extraforaminal approach of BESS between March 2015 and April 2016 were enrolled according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The operative time (minutes/level) and complications after the procedure were recorded. The visual analog scale (VAS) score was checked to assess the degree of radicular leg pain preoperatively and at the time of the last follow-up. The modified Macnab criteria were used to examine the clinical outcomes at the time of the last follow-up. The mean duration of the follow-up period was 14.8 months (minimum duration 12 months). The mean operative time was 96.7 minutes for one level. The mean VAS score for radicular leg pain dropped from a preoperative score of 7.5 ± 0.9 to a final follow-up score of 2.5 ± 1.2 (p < 0.001). The final outcome according to the modified Macnab criteria was excellent in 5 patients (23.8%), good in 12 (57.2%), fair in 4 (19.0%), and poor in 0. Therefore, excellent or good results (a satisfied outcome) were obtained in 80.9% of the patients. Complications were limited to one dural tear (4.8%). The authors found that the extraforaminal approach of BESS was a feasible and advantageous endoscopic technique for the treatment of foraminal lesions, including stenosis and disc herniation. They suggest that this technique represents a useful, alternative, minimally invasive method that can be used to treat lumbar foraminal stenosis and disc herniation.

Efficacy and Safety of Topical Use of Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Blood Loss During Primary Lumbar Spinal Surgery

Spine ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (23) ◽  
pp. 1779-1784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhinan Ren ◽  
Shugang Li ◽  
Lin Sheng ◽  
Qianyu Zhuang ◽  
Zheng Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Tranexamic Acid ◽  
Spinal Surgery ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Surgery ◽  
Lumbar Spinal

scholarly journals Smoking is Associated with Increased Blood Loss and Transfusion Use After Lumbar Spinal Surgery

2015 ◽  
Vol 474 (4) ◽  
pp. 1019-1025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter T. McCunniff ◽  
Ernest S. Young ◽  
Kasra Ahmadinia ◽  
Uri M. Ahn ◽  
Nicholas U. Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Spinal Surgery ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Surgery ◽  
Lumbar Spinal

Endoscopic craniectomy for early surgical correction of sagittal craniosynostosis

1998 ◽  
Vol 88 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
David F. Jimenez ◽  
Constance M. Barone
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Sagittal Synostosis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Endoscopic Techniques ◽  
Early Correction ◽  
Hospitalization Costs ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Fine Print

Object. The authors sought to minimize scalp incisions, blood loss, and operative time by using endoscopically assisted strip craniectomies and barrel-stave osteotomies to treat infants with sagittal suture synostosis. Methods. Four patients, aged 2, 4, 9, and 12 weeks, who presented with scaphocephaly underwent endoscopic midline craniectomies through small midline scalp incisions. The mean operative time for the procedure was 1.68 hours (range 1.15–2.8 hours); the mean blood loss was 54.2 ml (range 12–150 ml). Three patients did not require blood transfusions and were discharged within 24 hours. Postoperatively, all patients were fitted with custom cranial molding helmets. Follow-up evaluation ranged between 8 and 15 months. All patients had successful correction of their scaphocephaly with no mortalities, morbidities, or complications. Conclusions. The use of endoscopic techniques for early correction of sagittal synostosis is safe; decreases blood loss, operative time, and hospitalization costs; and provides excellent early surgical results.

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