Resection of brain lesions with a neuroendoscopic ultrasonic aspirator - a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT: The development of minimally invasive neuroendoscopy has advanced in recent years. The introduction of the neuroendoscopic ultrasonic aspirator (NUA) increased the treatment spectrum of neuroendoscopy. This review aimed to present a systematic overview of the extent of resection, lesion characteristics, technical aspects, complications, and clinical outcomes related to using the NUA. Articles were identified by searching the PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Web of Science database through June 2022 with restriction to the last 20 years. We included case series, case reports, clinical trials, controlled clinical trials, meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, reviews, and systematic reviews written in English. Studies reporting on endonasal approach or hematoma evacuation using the NUA were

SUBMITTER: Ebel F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9492559 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature