An up-to-date discussion of the latest advanced neurosurgical techniques for dogs and cats
In Advanced Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery, a team of distinguished veterinary practitioners delivers an authoritative and accessible compilation of current best practices for surgery of the spine, neck, and head in dogs and cats. The book focuses on advanced and cutting-edge techniques in the field, offering detailed and step-by-step descriptions of state-of-the-art procedures accompanied by video clips of most.
The authors have developed a companion website that includes additional resources for the techniques described in the book, which provides coverage of percutaneous laser disk fenestration, spinal stabilization, and pituitary surgery. Each chapter presents a detailed description of an operative technique, indications, surgical anatomy, and related and detailed illustrations. Readers will also find: - A thorough introduction to the history of veterinary neurosurgery and applications of 3D printing in veterinary neurosurgery - In-depth treatments of post-operative radiation therapy of intracranial tumors - Comprehensive discussions of the more routine spinal procedures, including cervical ventral slot decompression - Explorations of intracranial procedures, including intraoperative ultrasound in intracranial surgery
Perfect for veterinary surgeons and veterinary internal medicine specialists, Advanced Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery will also earn a place in the libraries of veterinary residents and interns.
Table of Contents
List of Contributors xvii
ACVS Foreword xix
ACVIM Foreword xxi
Preface xxiii
About the Companion Website xxv
1 A History of Veterinary Neurosurgery: 1900-2000 1
Don Sorjonen
Introduction 1
Advances in Imaging Techniques 1
Advances in Spinal Procedures 2
Thoracolumbar (T1-S1) 2
Cervical (C1-C7) 5
Advances in Intracranial Procedures 8
Epilogue 11
References 12
2 Applications of 3D Printing in Veterinary Neurosurgery 17
Fred Wininger
Steps of the 3D Printing Process 18
Acquisition 18
Thresholding 18
Segmentation 18
File Format Creation 19
Manifold Manipulation 19
Anatomic Modeling 19
Printing 20
Current Spinal Applications 20
Customized Tools 20
Current Brain Applications 21
Future Applications of 3D Printing in Veterinary Neurosurgery 23
References 23
3 Postoperative Radiation Therapy of Intracranial Tumors 25
M. W. Nolan
Introduction 25
Overview of Radiation Therapy 25
Radiobiology 25
DNA as The Target for Radiation 25
Normal Tissue Injury 26
Rationale for Radiation Fractionation 26
Radiation Physics and Treatment Planning 28
Beam Energy Selection 28
Dose Calculations 28
Target Localization Strategies 29
Delivery Systems 31
Plan Evaluation 32
Specific Tumor Types 33
Meningioma 33
Clinical Data 33
Radiotherapeutic Techniques 34
Glial Tumors 34
Clinical Data 34
Radiotherapeutic Techniques 35
Choroid Plexus Tumors 35
Clinical Data 35
Radiotherapeutic Techniques 35
Spinal Tumors 35
Clinical Data 35
Radiotherapeutic Techniques 36
Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy 36
References 37
4 Practice and Principles of Neuroanesthesia for Imaging and Neurosurgery 39
Claudio C. Natalini
Introduction 39
Increases in ICP 39
Clinical Signs 39
Dynamics 39
Cerebral Perfusion and Anesthesia 40
The Cushing Reflex and Anesthesia 40
Increases in ICP During Anesthesia 41
ICP and Contrast Myelography 42
Hydrocephalus 42
Neurologic Monitoring: Monitoring Brain State During Anesthesia 42
Modalities of Neurologic Monitoring 42
Electroencephalogram EEG 42
Sensory-Evoked Responses (SERs) and Somatosensory-Evoked Potentials (SSEPs) 42
Glycemic Control 42
Monitoring Nociception 42
Other Modalities 43
Sedation versus General Anesthesia for Imaging 43
Regional Anesthesia for Laminectomy, Hemilaminectomy, and Vertebral Fractures 43
Anesthesia Protocol for Intracranial Surgery 43
References 44
Part I Spinal Procedures 45
5 Cervical Ventral Slot Decompression 47
Andy Shores and Allison Mooney
Cervical IVD Syndrome 47
History 47
Clinical Signs 47
Radiographic Signs 48
Advanced Imaging 49
Indications for Surgery 50
Ventral Approach to the Cervical Spine 50
Decompression of the Cervical Spinal Cord 54
Ventral Slot Method 54
Perioperative and Postoperative Care 58
References 58
6 Thoracolumbar Decompression: Hemilaminectomy and Mini-Hemilaminectomy (Pediculectomy) 59
Brigitte A. Brisson
Indications 59
Procedures 59
Technique: Surgical Approach for Mini-Hemilaminectomy (Video 6.1) 60
Dorsolateral Approach [14-17] (Video 6.2) 60
Variation 61
Recommended Variation 61
Technique: Mini-Hemilaminectomy Procedure 63
Technique: Surgical Approach for Hemilaminectomy 64
Technique: Hemilaminectomy Procedure 65
Removal of Disk Material: Mini-Hemilaminectomy and Hemilaminectomy 66
Closure 67
Complications 67
Postoperative Care 68
References 68
7 Thoracolumbar Disk Fenestration 70
Brigitte A. Brisson
Indications 70
Technique - Surgical Approach 71
Variations 72
Technique - Fenestration Procedure (Video 7.1) 72
Blade Fenestration 73
Power Fenestration 73
Other Requirements 75
Closure 75
Complications 75
Postoperative Care 76
References 76
8 Percutaneous Laser Disk Ablation 78
Danielle Dugat
Introduction 78
Laser Ablation 78
Candidate Selection 79
Procedure Description 80
Procedure Complications and Recurrence 82
Diagnostic Evaluation of PLDA 83
Conclusion 84
References 84
9 The Cranial Thoracic Spine: Approach via Dorsolateral Hemilaminectomy 86
Yael Merbl and Annie Vivian Chen-Allen
Indications 86
Surgical Anatomy 87
Patient Positioning 87
Surgical Technique 88
Postoperative Care 89
References 90
10 Principles in Surgical Management of Locked Cervical Facets in Dogs 91
Andy Shores and Ryan Gibson
Introduction 91
Unilateral Locked Cervical Facets in Humans 91
Clinical Presentation 91
Surgical Techniques 92
Postoperative Care 94
Summary/Conclusions 94
References 95
11 Spinal Stabilization: Cervical Vertebral Column 96
Bianca F. Hettlich
Introduction 96
Preoperative Planning 96
Anatomical Considerations 96
Implant Selection 97
Positioning and Approach 97
Vertebral Distraction 98
Diskectomy 99
Intervertebral Spacer 99
Indication for Additional Decompression 101
Surgical Stabilization 101
Monocortical Screw/PMMA Fixation 101
Vertebral Body Plates 102
Other Techniques 104
Stabilization of Multiple Spaces 105
Postoperative Assessment 105
Complications 106
References 107
12 Stabilization of the Thoracolumbar Spine 109
Simon T. Kornberg and Brigitte A. Brisson
Preoperative Planning 109
Decompression with Stabilization 111
Technique 111
Implant Selection 111
Thoracolumbar Spine 114
Positioning and Approach 114
Implant Selection 114
Spinal Stapling/Segmental Fixation 116
Lumbosacral Spine 118
Anatomy 118
Positioning and Approach 118
Reduction 119
Implant Selection 119
Postoperative Imaging 120
Complications 120
Aftercare 122
Acknowledgments 122
References 122
13 Surgical Management of Congenital Spinal Anomalies 124
Sheila Carrera-Justiz and Gabriel Garcia
Diagnostics 124
Treatment 125
Prognosis 126
Future Directions 127
Summary 127
References 127
14 Lumbosacral Decompression and Foraminotomy Techniques 129
Stef H. Y. Lim and Michaela Beasley
Pathophysiology and Anatomy 129
L7-S1 Foramina Anatomy 129
Diagnosis 130
History and Clinical Signs 130
Physical Examination Findings 130
Orthopedic Examination Findings 130
Neurologic Examination Findings 131
Radiography 131
Myelography (Contrast Study) 132
Computed Tomography (CT) 132
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 133
Force Plate Analysis 134
Electrodiagnostics 134
Treatment: Conservative and Medical Therapy 134
Surgery 134
Dorsal Laminectomy 135
Patient Preparation and Positioning 135
Surgical Technique 135
Foraminotomy 136
Facetectomy 137
Distraction, Fusion, and Stabilization 137
Pins and PMMA 137
SOP Plating 137
Surgical Technique 138
Pedicle Screw and Rod Fixation (PSRF) 138
Minimally-Invasive Transilial Vertebral (MTV) Blocking 138
Postoperative Management 139
References 139
15 Surgical Management of Spinal Nerve Root Tumors 143
Ane Uriarte
Introduction 143
Clinical Presentations 143
Meningioma 143
Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors 143
Diagnosis 144
Imaging 144
Spinal Meningioma MRI 144
PNST MRI 144
Electrodiagnostics 147
Cytology/Histology 147
Meningiomas 147
PNST 147
Surgery of PNST Within the Spinal Nerves 148
Cervical Approach 148
Positioning 148
Lateral Surgical Approach to Caudal Cervical Foramen After Amputation 148
Dorsal Surgical Approach for Cervical Hemilaminectomy 149
Respiratory Compromise in Cervical Myelopathies 149
Lumbar Approach 150
Approach to the L7-S1 Foramen 150
Postoperative Care 150
Prognosis 151
Radiation Therapy 151
References 151
16 Surgical Management of Craniocervical Junction Anomalies 153
Sofia Cerda-Gonzalez
Indications 153
Surgical Anatomy 154
Patient Preparation and Positioning 155
Surgical Technique 156
Outcomes 159
References 159
17 Ventral Approach to the Cervicothoracic Spine 161
Isidro Mateo
Introduction 161
Surgical Anatomy [10-12] 161
Muscles 161
Vessels 163
Nerves 163
Viscera 163
Surgical Technique [10, 12] 163
Clinical Results 165
Conclusion 167
References 167
Part II Intracranial Procedures 169
18 Intraoperative Ultrasound in Intracranial Surgery 171
Alison M. Lee, Chris Tollefson and Andy Shores
Introduction 171
Artifacts in Imaging 172
Accuracy of Intraoperative Ultrasound 173
Scanning Procedure and Equipment 173
Appearance of Tumor on Ultrasound 175
Ultrasound Guided Procedures 177
Conclusion 177
References 177
19 Brain Biopsy Techniques 179
John Rossmeisl and Annie Chen
Introduction 179
Indications and Contraindications 179
Frame-based Stereotactic Brain Biopsy (SBBfb) 179
SBBfb Technique 181
Preoperative Evaluation 181
Headframe Placement and Acquisition of Stereotactic Images 181
SBBfb Planning 181
SBBfb Procedure 183
Postoperative Care and Adverse Events 184
Processing of Brain Biopsy Specimens 184
Frameless Stereotactic Brain Biopsy (SBBfl) 185
SBBfl Technique 185
Attachment of the Fiducial Markers 185
Acquisition of Magnetic Resonance Images 186
Registration Procedure 186
Trajectory Planning 187
Brain Biopsy 187
Biopsy Sample Processing 187
Conclusion 187
References 188
20 Surgical Management of Sellar Masses 190
Tina Owen, Annie Chen-Allen and Linda Martin
Introduction 190
Case Selection 191
Preoperative Work up 192
Neurologic Exam 192
Preoperative Testing and Diagnostics 193
Endocrine Testing 193
Brain Imaging 193
Imaging of Pituitary Masses 194
Imaging of Non-Pituitary Sellar Masses 195
Surgery 196
Anatomy 196
Localization 196
Positioning 197
Approach 197
Surgical Outcome 198
In Hospital Care 200
Postoperative Management and Monitoring 200
Postoperative Complications 200
Endocrine and Metabolic Complications 200
Respiratory Complications 203
Neurologic Complications 204
Procedural Related Complications 204
Long term Follow Up 205
References 206
21 Surgical Management and Intraoperative Strategies for Tumors of the Skull 211
Jonathan F. McAnulty
Osteosarcoma and Multilobular Osteochrondrosarcoma of the Cranium 211
Diagnosis and Characterization 212
Surgical Planning and Treatment 212
Exposure 212
Challenges in Skull Tumor Resection 214
Parietal Calvarial and Dorsal Frontal Bone Lesions 214
Frontal Bone within the Orbit and Sphenoid Bone Lesions 215
Occipital Bone Lesions 215
MRI Assessment of Blood Flow to the Transverse Sinuses 216
Slow Occlusion of Flow from the DSS to the Transverse Sinus Using a Balloon Catheter 217
Extension of Tumor to the tentorium Cerebelli 218
Zygomatic Arch and Ramus of the Mandible 218
Complications and Risks 219
Cranioplasty 220
References 221
22 Surgical Management of Intracranial Meningiomas 223
R. Timothy Bentley
Introduction 223
Anatomy 223
Transfrontal Craniotomy (Bilateral Transfrontal Craniotomy) 225
Technique 225
Closure 227
Modifications 228
The Falx Cerebri and the Dorsal Sagittal Sinus (DSS) 229
Rostrotentorial Craniectomy/Craniotomy (Lateral Craniectomy/Craniotomy) 231
Technique 232
Closure: Craniectomy vs Craniotomy 233
Combined Rostrotentorial-Transfrontal Approach 234
Suboccipital Craniectomy (See Also Chapter 24 Surgery of Caudal Fossa Tumors) 235
Technique 235
Closure 236
Meningioma Resection and Instrumentation 236
Simpson Classification of Meningioma Resection in Humans (Table 22.2) 237
Substitutes for Resected Dura Mater 237
Complications and Mitigation Strategies 239
References 239
23 Lateral Ventricular Fenestration 241
Andy Shores
Introduction 241
Rationale 241
Technique 242
Potential Complications 243
Discussion 243
References 248
24 Surgery of the Caudal Fossa 249
Beverly K. Sturges
Anatomy 249
Indications for Surgery 250
Preoperative Assessment and Anesthetic Management 251
Surgical Positioning 251
Surgical Approach(es) to the Caudal Fossa 252
Midline Occipital Approach [3-5] 252
Extended Lateral Approach with Occlusion of The Transverse Sinus [3, 6] 255
Lateral Approach to The Cerebellum in Cats [8] 258
Closing and Reconstruction 258
Postoperative Care 259
Complications 260
References 261
25 Transzygomatic Approach to Ventrolateral Craniotomy/Craniectomy 262
Martin Young and Sandy Chen
Introduction 262
Patient Positioning/Preparation 262
Surgical Procedure 263
References 266
Index 269
