A Novel Implantable Cerebrospinal Fluid Reservoir : A Pilot Study
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 640-644, 2018.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-765283
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the safety and function of the newly developed cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) reservoir called the V-Port.METHODS:
The newly developed V-Port consists of a non-collapsible reservoir outlined with a titanium cage and a connector for the ventricular catheter to be assembled. It is designed to be better palpated and more durable to multiple punctures than the Ommaya reservoir. A total of nine patients diagnosed with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis were selected for V-Port insertion. Each patient was followed up for evaluation for a month after the operation.RESULTS:
The average operation time for V-Port insertion was 42 minutes and the average incision size was 6.6 cm. The surgical technique of V-Port insertion was found to be intuitive by all neurosurgeons who participated in the pilot study. There was no obstruction or leakage of the V-Port during intrathecal chemotherapy or CSF drainage. Also, there were no complications including post-operative intracerebral hemorrhage, infection and skin problems related to the V-Port.CONCLUSION:
V-Port is a safe and an easy to use implantable CSF reservoir that addresses problems of other implantable CSF reservoirs. Further multicenter clinical trial is needed to prove the safety and the function of the V-Port.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Skin
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Titanium
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Intracranial Pressure
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Punctures
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Cerebral Hemorrhage
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
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Pilot Projects
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Drainage
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Drug Therapy
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Meningeal Carcinomatosis
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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