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ArticleActa neurochirurgica2023

Syringopleural shunt for refractory syringomyelia: how I do it.

Paolo Perrini, Nicola Benedetto, Alberto Vercelli, Davide Tiziano Di Carlo

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Article in Acta neurochirurgica, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Paolo PerriniDepartment of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana (AOUP), Pisa, Italy. paolo.perrini@unipi.it.ORCID 0000-0002-3251-6111
Nicola BenedettoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana (AOUP), Pisa, Italy.
Alberto VercelliDepartment of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana (AOUP), Pisa, Italy.
Davide Tiziano Di CarloDepartment of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana (AOUP), Pisa, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundSurgical treatment of syringomyelia is directed at the reconstruction of the subarachnoid space and restoration normal cerebrospinal fluid flow. Direct intervention on the syrinx is a rescue procedure and should be offered to patients with refractory syringomyelia.

methodsWe provide an overview on indications and technique of syringopleural shunt (SPS). The procedure involves the connection of syrinx with the pleural space using a lumboperitoneal shunt. The occurrence of a negative pressure inside the pleural compartment offers an appropriate gradient for drainage from the syrinx.

conclusionsThe SPS allows for a safe and effective treatment of persistent syringomyelia when management of the underlying cause does not yield substantial improvement.

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Arnold-Chiari MalformationSyringomyeliaCerebrospinal Fluid ShuntsDrainageHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingSubarachnoid SpaceTreatment OutcomeChiari malformationSyringomyeliaSyringopleural shunt

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