Implantation of Acellular Dermal Matrix to Prevent Frontotemporal Depression Following Minipterional Craniotomy for the Surgical Clipping of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms

Kwon, Min-Yong; Lee, Si Un; Kim, Woong-Beom; Lee, Yong Jae; Pang, Chang Hwan; Kim, Tackeun; Oh, Chang Wan; Bang, Jae Seung

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2022.05.021

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“…As previously mentioned, ADM has been used to address contour-related deformities secondary to craniotomies and may help separate the sensitive skin from the underlying bony edges or hardware. 60,61 Although there has yet to be a study evaluating its effectiveness in pain reduction for craniotomies, ADM has been described for pain improvement in chronic neuropathic pain of the extremities. 62 Future studies that evaluate the benefits of ADM on pain improvement in patients with PCH are needed.…”

Section: Soft Tissue Deficitsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Expanding Our Role in Headache Management

et al. 2023

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Background Chronic postcraniotomy headache (PCH) is common and debilitating. Unfortunately, the literature on this topic is sparse without clear management algorithms. Possible etiologies of PCH include nerve injury and/or entrapment, hardware, dural adhesions, or musculoskeletal injury. The purpose of this study was to present the results of both a systematic review of the literature and a single-center case series, both of which informed the development of a novel treatment algorithm that may be applied to this patient population Methods Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines, we performed a systematic review of the literature, identifying articles describing the surgical management of PCH. A retrospective chart review was performed to identify patients who met the criteria for PCH treated at our institution. A patient's history and physical examination determined the etiology and management, and pain severity scores were the primary outcome measured. Results Nineteen articles encompassing 131 patients described surgical management techniques for PCH. 83 patients (63.3%) had complete resolution of pain (χ 2 = 52.1, P < 0.0001). At our institution, 19 patients underwent surgical management for PCH. A significant reduction in pain scores from 7.57 to 2.16 (P < 0.001) was demonstrated, and 84 percent of patients achieved complete or significant pain reduction. Conclusions Through a literature review and our own case series, we demonstrate that surgical management of PCH can achieve remarkable results. Plastic surgeons, with their expanding role in treating migraine and headaches, are well suited to manage these patients. We present an algorithmic approach to simplify the management of this common and debilitating condition.

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Section: Soft Tissue Deficitsmentioning

confidence: 99%