The Stereotactic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Underwater Blood Aspiration (SCUBA) technique for minimally invasive endoscopic intracerebral hemorrhage evacuation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endoscopic intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) evacuation techniques have gained interest as a potential therapeutic option. However, the instrumentation and techniques employed are still being refined to optimize hemostasis and evacuation efficiency.

Objective

We describe the application of a specific endoscopic technique in the treatment of ICH called the Stereotactic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Underwater Blood Aspiration (SCUBA) technique. It differs from previously described minimally invasive ICH interventions in that it combines two separate neuroendoscopic strategies in two phases, the first under dry-field conditions and the second using a wet-field strategy.

Methods

All patients who underwent endoscopic ICH evacuation with the SCUBA technique from Decembe

SUBMITTER: Kellner CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6278654 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature