Publications by authors named "Takumi Kitamura"
Article Synopsis
- Transvenous embolization via the inferior petrosal sinus (IPS) is the usual treatment for cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula (CSDAVF), but when that's not possible, the superior temporal vein (STV) is used as an alternative.
- A 63-year-old woman faced a recurrent CSDAVF after initial treatment through the IPS; attempts to treat via the STV were complicated due to its tortuous path.
- Using a chronic total occlusion (CTO)-dedicated guidewire, the STV was straightened, allowing successful navigation and complete occlusion of the CSDAVF.
Aim: To develop a protocol of balloon test occlusion (BTO) to perform single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) only in cases that require it by using mean stump pressure (MSTP).
Material And Methods: BTO was performed in 52 consecutive patients (derivation group). Using the derivation group data, a protocol was created and applied to 55 consecutive patients (validation group).
Endoscopic Occipital Transtentorial Approach for Pineal Region Tumor.
Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown)
February 2018