Ultrasonic aspiration in neurosurgery: comparative analysis of complications and outcome for three commonly used models.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ultrasonic aspiration (UA) devices are commonly used for resecting intracranial tumors, as they allow for internal debulking of large tumors, hereby avoiding damage to adjacent brain tissue during the dissection. Little is known about their comparative safety profiles.

Methods and materials

We analyzed data from a prospective patient registry. Procedures using one of the following UA models were included: Integra® CUSA, Söring®, and Stryker® Sonopet. The primary endpoint was morbidity at discharge, defined as significant worsening on the Karnofsky Performance Scale. Secondary endpoints included morbidity and mortality until 3 months postoperative (M3), occurrence, type, and etiology of complications.

Results

Of n = 1028 procedures, the CUSA was used in n 

SUBMITTER: Henzi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6739453 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature