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Gelfoam scaffold for vein prolapse during brain tumor surgery.
- Source :
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World neurosurgery [World Neurosurg] 2014 Nov; Vol. 82 (5), pp. 912.e11-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Aug 10. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- When resecting gliomas, extra-axial tumors, or their overlying cortex, cortical veins may become suspended over the resection cavity and ultimately prolapse and kink into the cavity, promoting venous thrombosis. To prevent this, we describe a technique to secure a Gelfoam scaffold beneath the cortical vein at the edge of the resection cavity to prevent kinking and possible thrombosis from taking place after tumor removal. Depending on the diameter of the resection cavity, this can be done at 1 or both edges of the resection cavity to prevent prolapse of the vein into the cavity. In our experience with this technique, during the past 10 years, there have been no cases of venous thrombosis after tumor removal on postoperative imaging or clinical examination.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Neurosurgical Procedures adverse effects
Stroke etiology
Stroke prevention & control
Venous Thrombosis etiology
Brain Neoplasms surgery
Cerebral Veins surgery
Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable therapeutic use
Glioma surgery
Neurosurgical Procedures methods
Venous Thrombosis prevention & control
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1878-8769
- Volume :
- 82
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- World neurosurgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25118058
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2014.08.011