David T. Fernandes Cabral, R. J. Fernandez-de Thomas, Ali A. Alattar, David A. Paul, Eric W Wang, Paul A. Gardner
{"title":"Endoscopic endonasal approach for resection of odontoid process, decompression of the cervicomedullary junction spinal cord, and resection of pannus","authors":"David T. Fernandes Cabral, R. J. Fernandez-de Thomas, Ali A. Alattar, David A. Paul, Eric W Wang, Paul A. Gardner","doi":"10.3171/2024.1.focvid23176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.1.focvid23176","url":null,"abstract":"Odontoid pannus is an abnormal collection of degenerative or inflammatory tissue on the C1-dens joint that can result in severe spinal cord compression myelopathy. Treatment options vary depending on severity and etiology. In cases of severe cord compression, surgical management could be either through a purely posterior approach or in combination with an anterior decompression via endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA). This case presents a 77-year-old female who underwent posterior cervical fixation for odontoid pannus causing dramatic cervical myelopathy who failed to improve over a 6-month period and required anterior transodontoid pannus resection and decompression via EEA. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23176","PeriodicalId":74299,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgical focus: Video","volume":"664 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140787495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nelson Sofoluke, Jannik Leyendecker, C. P. Hofstetter, Sanjay Konakondla
{"title":"Full endoscopic resection of ventral thoracic osteophyte and repair of spontaneous CSF leak","authors":"Nelson Sofoluke, Jannik Leyendecker, C. P. Hofstetter, Sanjay Konakondla","doi":"10.3171/2024.1.focvid23209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.1.focvid23209","url":null,"abstract":"Spontaneous CSF leaks frequently cause headaches, meningismus, and nausea due to intracranial hypotension. When conservative treatment fails, surgical repair is indicated. Especially ventral leaks necessitate invasive approaches with substantial blood loss and tissue trauma. Full endoscopic spine surgery (FESS) enables circumferential access via the transforaminal approach. Here, the authors show the successful repair of a ventral CSF leak in the thoracic spine after removal of bony osteophytes utilizing FESS with placement of a dural substitute and sealant. Lasting symptom relief was reported. These results suggest that FESS is safe and efficient for the repair of spontaneous and incidental CSF leaks. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23209","PeriodicalId":74299,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgical focus: Video","volume":"258 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140755750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashutosh Kumar, A. Srivastava, Jayesh Sardhara, A. Mehrotra, K. Bhaisora, Raj Kumar
{"title":"Endoscopic MIS-TLIF with Destandau’s system: leveraging endoscopy with conventional instruments","authors":"Ashutosh Kumar, A. Srivastava, Jayesh Sardhara, A. Mehrotra, K. Bhaisora, Raj Kumar","doi":"10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23216","url":null,"abstract":"This presentation showcases an endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) technique for lumbar interbody fusion. Significantly expanding the scope of Destandau’s system within MISS, it serves as a pivotal link to unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) for endofusion. The method involves minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) using a 4-mm rigid endoscope through Destandau’s system. With the widespread familiarity with Destandau’s system and the absence of specialized instrument requirements, this approach is easily adoptable, particularly in resource-limited centers. The favorable clinical and radiological outcomes underscore the effectiveness of this technique, propelling the role of endoscopy in MISS, particularly in endofusion. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23216","PeriodicalId":74299,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgical focus: Video","volume":"138 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140791977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael E. Tawil, Timothy Chryssikos, Abraham Dada, Vardhaan S. Ambati, Mohamed Macki, Samer G. Zammar, Wei Tan, Lee Tan
{"title":"Use of minimally invasive ultrasound transducer during tubular microdiscectomy","authors":"Michael E. Tawil, Timothy Chryssikos, Abraham Dada, Vardhaan S. Ambati, Mohamed Macki, Samer G. Zammar, Wei Tan, Lee Tan","doi":"10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23206","url":null,"abstract":"Minimally invasive ultrasound during tubular microdiscectomy is novel. The authors report the technique during surgery for L5–S1 herniated disc. Ultrasound provided real-time visualization of the pathology and neural elements. After discectomy and tactile assessment, ultrasound showed decompression of the thecal sac and traversing nerve root. The patient tolerated the procedure well, with resolution of preoperative pain and strength improvement. Postoperative MRI revealed a residual asymptomatic disc fragment that was retrospectively identified on ultrasonography. Minimally invasive ultrasound could become a useful supplement to direct visual and tactile assessment during tubular microdiscectomy, but further experience with surgical anatomy on ultrasound is required. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23206","PeriodicalId":74299,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgical focus: Video","volume":"200 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140780442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zachary A. Abecassis, John I. Ogunlade, Whitney Teagle, Guilherme Barros, Christine Park, Michael R. Levitt, C. P. Hofstetter
{"title":"Endoscopic decompression of a C1 osteophyte causing bow hunter’s syndrome in a 22-year-old male","authors":"Zachary A. Abecassis, John I. Ogunlade, Whitney Teagle, Guilherme Barros, Christine Park, Michael R. Levitt, C. P. Hofstetter","doi":"10.3171/2024.1.focvid23234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.1.focvid23234","url":null,"abstract":"The patient is a 22-year-old male with a history of C1 avulsion fracture causing vertebral artery compression with pseudoaneurysm and symptomatic stroke. Cerebral angiography demonstrated dynamic compression of the V3 segment of the vertebral artery due to a chronic C1 avulsion fracture. The authors utilized a full endoscopic approach with intraoperative angiography for proximal control and Doppler ultrasound to confirm adequate decompression. The surgery duration was 3 hours with blood loss < 5 ml. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 1 with no complication and has been asymptomatic since surgery. This is the first documented use of endoscopic decompression to treat this condition. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23234","PeriodicalId":74299,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgical focus: Video","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140764242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Mahan, Hyeun-Sung (Harrison) Kim, Laura A Snyder, R. Fessler
{"title":"Advancements in technique and technology of minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery","authors":"M. Mahan, Hyeun-Sung (Harrison) Kim, Laura A Snyder, R. Fessler","doi":"10.3171/2024.1.focvid23218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.1.focvid23218","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74299,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgical focus: Video","volume":"795 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140784129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Biportal endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy with discectomy for unilateral radicular arm pain due to cervical herniated disc","authors":"Dong Hwa Heo","doi":"10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23225","url":null,"abstract":"Recently, biportal endoscopic cervical approaches have been used to treat cervical degenerative disease. Biportal endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy with or without discectomy has the advantage of reducing damage to the normal tissues during surgery and enhancing fast recovery after surgery. The biportal endoscopic cervical approach was performed using two portals. The first portal was an endoscopic viewing portal for the spinal endoscope, and the other portal was a working portal for using surgical instruments. The author illustrates the surgical technique of biportal endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy with discectomy. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23225","PeriodicalId":74299,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgical focus: Video","volume":"88 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140763897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mehmet İlker Özer, Mehmet Can Ezgü, Ali Kaplan, Zeliha Çulcu Gürcan, Oğuz Kağan Demirtaş
{"title":"Surgical management of tethered spinal cord syndrome through biportal endoscopic approach: a novel technical note","authors":"Mehmet İlker Özer, Mehmet Can Ezgü, Ali Kaplan, Zeliha Çulcu Gürcan, Oğuz Kağan Demirtaş","doi":"10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23228","url":null,"abstract":"This video article explores a case of tethered cord release through a minimally invasive biportal endoscopic approach. A 24-year-old female with chronic back pain and thigh numbness underwent surgery. The chosen approach involved biportal endoscopic technique, demonstrating precision with minimal bone excision. Preoperative imaging revealed a midline fusion defect at L5 and abnormal conus medullaris termination. The surgical procedure involved one-sided hemilaminectomy, durotomy, and careful filum terminale separation. Postoperatively, radiological exams confirmed success with minimal bone defect. Emphasizing minimal invasiveness, reduced bone excision, and muscle sparing, this technique showcased successful outcomes, enabling the patient’s rapid postoperative recovery without complications. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23228","PeriodicalId":74299,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgical focus: Video","volume":"595 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140787369","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion using a large cage for degenerative spondylolisthesis with stenosis","authors":"Dong Hwa Heo","doi":"10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23231","url":null,"abstract":"Recently, biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) has been used to treat lumbar degenerative diseases, such as lumbar instability and spondylolisthesis. Biportal endoscopic TLIF may have the advantages of endoscopic spine approaches and minimally invasive lumbar fusion surgeries. In this biportal endoscopic TLIF, large cages similar to oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) cages have been used. Biportal endoscopic TLIF using a large cage can be successfully performed in the lower lumbar area. The author presents the surgical technique of biportal endoscopic TLIF using a large cage. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23231","PeriodicalId":74299,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgical focus: Video","volume":"218 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140776076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Duncan J. Trimble, D. Sheinberg, Joseph A. Cochran
{"title":"Minimally invasive anterior cervical foraminotomy for unilateral radiculopathy","authors":"Duncan J. Trimble, D. Sheinberg, Joseph A. Cochran","doi":"10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23196","url":null,"abstract":"Anterior cervical foraminotomy (ACF) is an alternative surgical option for the treatment of refractory unilateral radiculopathy due to disc herniation or spondylosis. The efficacy and adverse event rate in experienced practitioners are comparable to those of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, total disc arthroplasty, and posterior foraminotomy. However, this technique has not been widely adopted, likely because of the proximity of the working zone and the vertebral artery. The authors present a detailed operative video of a patient successfully treated with an ACF. They also present a review of the ACF literature. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23196","PeriodicalId":74299,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgical focus: Video","volume":"247 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140792219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}