scholarly journals Endoscopic treatment of suprasellar cysts without hydrocephalus

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 434-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song-Bai Gui ◽  
Sheng-Yuan Yu ◽  
Lei Cao ◽  
Ji-wei Bai ◽  
Xin-Sheng Wang ◽  
...  

OBJECTIVE At present, endoscopic treatment is advised as the first procedure in cases of suprasellar arachnoid cysts (SSCs) with hydrocephalus. However, the appropriate therapy for SSCs without hydrocephalus has not been fully determined yet because such cases are very rare and because it is usually difficult to perform the neuroendoscopic procedure in patients without ventriculomegaly given difficulties with ventricular cannulation and the narrow foramen of Monro. The purpose of this study was to find out the value of navigation-guided neuroendoscopic ventriculocystocisternostomy (VCC) for SSCs without lateral ventriculomegaly. METHODS Five consecutive patients with SSC without hydrocephalus were surgically treated using endoscopic fenestration (VCC) guided by navigation between March 2014 and November 2015. The surgical technique, success rate, and patient outcomes were assessed and compared with those from hydrocephalic patients managed in a similar fashion. RESULTS The small ventricles were successfully cannulated using navigational tracking, and the VCC was accomplished in all patients. There were no operative complications related to the endoscopic procedure. In all patients the SSC decreased in size and symptoms improved postoperatively (mean follow-up 10.4 months). CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic VCC can be performed as an effective, safe, and simple treatment option by using intraoperative image-based neuronavigation in SSC patients without hydrocephalus. The image-guided neuroendoscopic procedure improved the accuracy of the endoscopic approach and minimized brain trauma. The absence of hydrocephalus in patients with SSC may not be a contraindication to endoscopic treatment.

2015 ◽  
Vol 129 (7) ◽  
pp. 662-665 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Wei ◽  
M Wang ◽  
N Hua ◽  
K Tong ◽  
L Zhai ◽  
...  

AbstractObjectives:This study aimed to explore adenoid regrowth after transoral power-assisted adenoidectomy down to the pharyngobasilar fascial surface.Methods:Transoral adenoidectomy down to the pharyngobasilar fascia surface was performed on 39 patients under endoscopic guidance, using a power-assisted system. The operation time, amount of blood loss and iatrogenic injury, presence of complications, and success and regrowth rates were recorded to assess the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of our surgical technique.Results:In this adenoidectomy procedure, the pharyngobasilar fascia was left intact. The estimated blood loss was 5–50 ml (mean 15 ml), and the success rate was 97.3 per cent. Early complications occurred in 2.3 per cent of patients, while no long-term complications occurred in the cohort. No regrowth was found in the follow-up assessments, which were performed for 18–36 months after surgery.Conclusion:Adenoid regrowth was rare after adenoidectomy down to the pharyngobasilar fascial surface. The pharyngobasilar fascia can therefore be considered a surgical boundary for adenoidectomy.


2020 ◽  
Vol 08 (07) ◽  
pp. E885-E890
Author(s):  
Charlotte Juin ◽  
Maximilien Barret ◽  
Arthur Belle ◽  
Einas Abouali ◽  
Sarah Leblanc ◽  
...  

Abstract Background and study aims Endoscopic treatment of Zenker’s Diverticulum (ZD) using a flexible endoscope and a diverticuloscope consists of myotomy of the cricopharyngeus muscle, sparing the lower part of the diverticular septum. However, recurrence occurs in up to 54 % of patients at 4 years. We assessed the feasibility and safety of a complete septotomy in endoscopic treatment of ZD. Patients and methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected database at a single referral center. All consecutive patients treated by complete resection of the diverticular wall were included. The endoscopic technique used a distal attachment cap and division of the ZD septum using a Dual Knife or a Triangle Tip knife in endocut mode, until the esophageal muscularis propria was seen and no residual diverticulum remained. Symptoms were evaluated using the Augsburger questionnaire. Results Nineteen patients, 10 of whom were men with mean age 79 ± 12 years, were treated by complete septotomy for a symptomatic ZD with a median size of 2.5 cm (range 1–5 cm). The clinical success rate was 100 % and the complication rate was 10 % (one pneumonia and one atrial fibrillation). Median hospital stay was 2 days (range 1–3 days). On Day 1 esophagogram, no extraesophageal contrast leakage was seen, periesophageal CO2 was still visible in two patients, and complete ZD regression was seen in 63 % of patients. The 6-month clinical success rate was 100 %, with two patients lost to follow-up, and a median symptom score of 0 (range 0–4). After a mean ± SD follow-up of 9 ± 5 months, the clinical success rate was 94 % (16/17). Conclusion Complete endoscopic septotomy is a feasible and safe therapeutic modality in patients with symptomatic ZD that does not require use of a diverticuloscope, and with good short-term efficacy. The complete regression of the diverticulum observed on Day 1 in 63 % of patients could be a marker of long-term clinical success.


1997 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-254
Author(s):  
G. Muto ◽  
M. Moroni ◽  
S. Leoni ◽  
E. Spatafora ◽  
F. Bardari

– Two modified continent Indiana Pouch techniques are presented, one of which using gastrointestinal anastomosis (GIA) staplers. The authors describe their experience with 88 patients who underwent the above operation at the Divisions of Urology in the Maria Vittoria Hospital of Turin and S. Maria Nuova Hospital of Reggio Emilia. Mean follow-up is 18 months (range 4-26). A total of 24 post-operative complications are described: 2 bowel obstructions, 4 strictures of the stoma, 3 parastomal hernias, 1 pouchitis and 1 acute pyelonephritis, 2 cases of incontinence, 2 of over-distension of the pouch, 5 ureteral obstructions and 4 cases of diarrhoea. Neither stones of the pouch nor metabolic acidosis were observed. Using GIA staplers for tailoring the pouch saves 120 minutes operating time for an additional cost of about 600 $.


Endoscopy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paraskevas Gkolfakis ◽  
Arnaud Bourguignon ◽  
Marianna Arvanitakis ◽  
Arthur Baudewyns ◽  
Pierre Eisendrath ◽  
...  

Background and study aims: Long-term transmural double-pigtail stent (DPS) placement is recommended for patients with disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome (DPDS) and peripancreatic fluid collections (PFC). Long-term safety and efficacy of indwelling DPS were evaluated. Patients and methods: Medical files of patients treated with DPS for DPDS-associated PFC and a follow-up ≥48 months were reviewed. Early (<30 days) and late complications of DPS placement were evaluated and the primary endpoint –the incidence rate of late complications per 100 patients-years– was calculated. Short- and long term success rate of endoscopic treatment and PFC recurrence rate were among secondary endpoints. Results: From 2002 to 2014 we identified 116 patients [follow-up: 80.6 (34.4) months]. Among early complications (n=20), 6 occurred peri-interventionally. Late complications (n=17) were mainly pain due to DPS-induced ulcer or erosion (n=10) and 14 of these were treated conservatively or by stent removal. Two gastro-pancreatico-colo-cutaneous fistulas and one persisting bleed required surgical intervention. No DPS-related deaths were recorded. The incidence rate of late complications was 2.18 per 100 patient-years of follow-up; 95%CI [1.27, 3.49]. Short- and long-term success rate of endoscopic treatment was 97.4% [94.5, 100) and 94% [89.6, 98.3], respectively. The PFC recurrence rate was 28% [20.1, 35.9] and 92.3% of them occurred within the first two years. Stent migration, chronic pancreatitis and length of stent size (>6cm) were independently associated with higher rates of PFC recurrence. Conclusions: Long-term transmural drainage with DPS is a safe and effective treatment for DPDS-associated PFCs. However, about one fourth of PFC will recur.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tariq Tariq Al-Munaizel ◽  
Obada Abu Jarad

Abstract Background This study presents an invented surgical technique for dealing with biliary-enteric anastomotic strictures with the potential to replace currently used methods in certain cases. Methods In this retrospective study, a novel surgical technique was introduced in the management of eight patients with bilioenteric strictures between January 2016 and May 2018. Results Our new technique was associated with a 100% success rate where patency of anastomosis was achieved in all patients along the 28 month follow-up period. Only two of the patients developed a complication including wound-site infection, and cholangitis at the 17th month follow-up. None of the patients developed intrahepatic biliary dilation or stricture recurrence. Conclusions This novel surgical approach may reduce recurrent medical and radiological interventions and the need for anastomosis revision. It may also lessen the rate of complications. However, larger scale studies are needed to confirm such findings.


2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Md Shariful Islam ◽  
Md Asaduzzamman ◽  
Md Ruhul Quddus ◽  
Waliul Islam ◽  
Pranashis Saha

Objective: To determine outcome of OMG urethroplasty by different surgical technique comparing ASOPA, BARBAGLI and KULKARNI TECHNIQUE in the management of anterior urethral stricture. Materials and Methods: A total of 62 patients with an average age of 42 yr(21-55) underwent OMG urethroplasty between 2008 to 2015 for anterior urethral stricture of different etiology. 2 patient lost durig follow up patient with lichen sclerosus and failed hypospadias were not included. OMG was always harvested from cheek using 2 team approach graft were placed using surgical technique of ASOPA, BARBAGLI and KULKARNI technique in 21,27 and 12 patients respectively clinical outcome was considered success or failure at the time any post operative procedure needed mean follow up was 45 month (6-95) Results: Out of 60 cases 51(85%) considered success and 9(15%) were considered failure. success rate were 85.7%,85%,and 83.5% in ASOPA, BARBAGLI and KULKARNI Technique and failure rate were 14.3%,15% and 16.7% respectively. Failure involve in the anastomotic site (2 in distal and 3 in proximal) were managed by OIU and involving whole length in 3 patient managed with staged urethropllasty. Conclusion: In our series, success rate of ASOPA, BARBAGLI and KULKARNI technique has no statistically significant variation. more over stricture recurrence was uniformly distributed in all group. so the outcome is not significantly affected by different technique used in OMG urethroplasty for anterior urethral stricture. Bangladesh Journal of Urology, Vol. 19, No. 1, Jan 2016 p.23-27


2021 ◽  
Vol 162 (26) ◽  
pp. 1038-1051
Author(s):  
Lóránt Illésy ◽  
Roland Fedor ◽  
Dávid Ágoston Kovács ◽  
Zsolt Kanyári ◽  
Gergely Zádori ◽  
...  

Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: Veseátültetést követően a graft és a beteg túlélésére hatással lehetnek a posztoperatív intervenciót igénylő szövődmények. Fontos szempont a műtéttechnikai eredményesség monitorozása. Többek között az irodalomban számos lehetőség ismert a veseátültetés sarokpontjának számító ureteranastomosis elkészítésére is, de az éranastomosisok technikája szintén döntő lehet. Célkitűzés és módszer: Retrospektíven vizsgáltuk a 2010 és 2020 között végzett veseátültetéseket a Debreceni Egyetem Sebészeti Klinikáján. Célul tűztük ki a sebészeti szövődmények vizsgálatát, melyeket rendszereztünk, a módosított Clavien-féle beosztás alapján. A legnagyobb figyelmet az ureteranastomosisokra fordítottuk. Minden betegnél az adott kategóriában legsúlyosabb szövődményt vettük alapul a beosztáshoz. A minimális utánkövetési idő 1 év volt. Az adatokat az SPSS statisztikai program segítségével elemeztük. Eredmények: A vizsgált periódusban 406 veseátültetés történt, melyből 24,4% (n = 99) vesetranszplantáltnál alakult ki intervenciós (sebészeti, radiológiai, urológiai) szövődmény. A betegek átlagéletkora 49,5 ± 13,7 év, 60,8% férfi volt. A kumulatív mortalitás 10,1% volt. Grade 4-es szövődmény a betegek 6,9%-ánál (n = 28), Grade 3-as a 6,7%-ánál (n = 27), Grade 2-es a 3%-ánál (n = 12), Grade 1-es a 7,9%-ánál (n = 32) jelentkezett. A veseátültetés után 20,4%-ban (n = 83) alakult ki későn induló graftfunkció. Következtetés: A legenyhébb kategóriába (Grade 1.) került a legtöbb beteg, a szövődmények jelentős része sebészi, intervenciós radiológiai és urológiai közreműködéssel megoldható volt. Az ureteranastomosisok műtéti technikája és a releváns szövődmények kialakulása között nincs szignifikáns összefüggés. Megfelelő és időben alkalmazott korrekciós kezelés mellett a graft- és betegtúlélést nem rontja szignifikánsan az enyhe és középsúlyos (Grade 1–3.) szövődmények kialakulása. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(26): 1038–1051. Summary. Introduction: Complications associated with postoperative intervention may affect graft and patient survival after kidney transplantation. Monitoring the effectiveness of surgery is an important aspect. Ureter anastomosis can be the pivot of kidney transplant, the same as vascular anastomosis, so efficiency of the surgical technique is important to follow up. Objective and method: We retrospectively examined kidney transplants performed between 2010 and 2020 at the Department of Surgery of the University of Debrecen. Data were analyzed by the SPSS statistical program. We aimed to investigate surgical complications, which were systematized based on the modified Clavien classification. In one patient, the most severe complication was used as the basis for the schedule. The minimum follow-up time was 1 year. Results: 406 kidney transplants were performed in the examined period, of which 24.4% (n = 99) developed renal transplant complications (surgical, radiological, urological). The mean age of the patients was 49.5 ± 13.7 years, and 60.8% were male. The cumulative mortality was 10.1%. Grade 4 complication developed in 6.9% (n = 28) of the recipients, Grade 3 in 6.7% (n = 27), Grade 2 in 3% (n = 12), and Grade 1 in 7.9% (n = 32). 20.4% of the recipients had delayed graft function. Conclusion: The Grade 1 group had the biggest case number, so a significant part of the complications could be solved with the help of interventional radiology and urologists. There is no significant association between the surgical technique of ureteral anastomoses and the development of related complications. With appropriate therapy, graft and patient survival are not significantly impaired by the development of Grade 1–3 complications. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(26): 1038–1051.


VASA ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
. Bucek ◽  
Hudak ◽  
Schnürer ◽  
Ahmadi ◽  
Wolfram ◽  
...  

Background: We investigated the long-term clinical results of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) and the influence of different parameters on the primary success rate, the rate of complications and the long-term outcome. Patients and methods: We reviewed clinical and hemodynamic follow-up data of 166 consecutive patients treated with PTA in 1987 in our department. Results: PTA improved the clinical situation in 79.4% of patients with iliac lesions and in 88.3% of patients with femoro-popliteal lesions. The clinical stage and ankle brachial index (ABI) post-interventional could be improved significantly (each P < 0,001), the same results were observed at the end of follow-up (each P < 0,001). Major complications occurred in 11 patients (6.6%). The rate of primary clinical long-term success for suprainguinal lesions was 55% and 38% after 5 and 10 years (femoro-popliteal 44% and 33%), respectively, the corresponding data for secondary clinical long-term success were 63% and 56% (60% and 55%). Older age (P = 0,017) and lower ABI pre-interventional (P = 0,019) significantly deteriorated primary clinical long-term success for suprainguinal lesions, while no factor could be identified influencing the outcome of femoro-popliteal lesions significantly. Conclusion: Besides an acceptable success rate with a low rate of severe complications, our results demonstrate favourable long-term clinical results of PTA in patients with PAOD.


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