著者

Yuki Ebisudani Kenji Sugiu Satoshi Murai Jun Haruma Masafumi Hiramatsu Tomohito Hishikawa Isao Date

出版者

The Japanese Society for Neuroendovascular Therapy

雑誌

Journal of Neuroendovascular Therapy (ISSN:18824072)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.ra.2022-0062, (Released:2023-07-21)

参考文献数

21

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Objective: Simulation training has focused on education and practical training. However, the adoption rate of neurointerventional simulation training in Japan is unknown. Therefore, we sent a questionnaire survey form to consulting specialists from the Japanese Society for Neuroendovascular Therapy (JSNET) to clarify the actual simulation training situation and compare the differences between university hospitals and general hospitals in Japan.Methods: The questionnaire survey was conducted in 243 neurosurgical training facilities that had JSNET consulting specialists between May 31, 2021 and July 31, 2021. The questionnaire survey forms were distributed by Google Forms.Results: A total of 162 facilities responded to the survey (response rate: 66.7%; 35.2% from university hospitals and 64.8% from general hospitals). The adoption rate for simulation training was 53.7%, and it was significantly higher in the university hospitals than in the general hospitals (64.9% vs. 47.6%, p = 0.035). On the simulation effectiveness survey, more than 80% of respondents answered that the simulation training was a useful tool for upskill training. The open-ended question on interventional simulation training showed that there are limiting factors such as financial constraints. Additionally, respondents expressed a desire for a standard neurointerventional simulation training and education program.Conclusion: The adoption rate for simulation training was 53.7% in the training facilities of JSNET, and it was higher in the university hospitals than in the general hospitals. Most of the respondents answered that simulation training is an effective tool to improve neurointerventional skills. They also requested the establishment of simulation training programs and simulation tools.

著者

Masafumi Hiramatsu Tomohiko Ozaki Rie Aoki Shinri Oda Jun Haruma Tomohito Hishikawa Kenji Sugiu Isao Date

出版者

The Japanese Society for Neuroendovascular Therapy

雑誌

Journal of Neuroendovascular Therapy (ISSN:18824072)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.ra.2023-0019, (Released:2023-07-12)

参考文献数

45

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Dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) of the foramen magnum (FM) region is rare. Moreover, the terminology of dAVF is very confusing in this region. In the narrow sense, the FM dAVF is the non-sinus-type dAVF with direct venous reflux to the medulla oblongata or spinal cord via the bridging veins (BVs) of the FM. Previous literature was systematically reviewed to investigate the clinical characteristics, angioarchitecture, and effective treatment of the FM dAVF. From the literature review, almost all the feeders of FM dAVF were dural branches. Spinal pial arteries were rarely involved as the feeder. All lesions had venous reflux to the medulla oblongata via medullary BVs. The FM dAVF is characterized by a significant male predominance and a high incidence of aggressive symptoms. The most common symptom is congestive myelopathy, followed by hemorrhage. The FM dAVF differs from the craniocervical junction (CCJ) arteriovenous fistula (AVF) and is similar to the thoracolumbar spinal dAVF. Direct surgery for the FM dAVF is effective and safe. Endovascular treatment for the FM dAVF may be more effective and has lower complication rates than that for the CCJ AVF.

著者

Mikito Hayakawa Yuji Matsumaru Nobuyuki Sakai Hiroshi Yamagami Koji Iihara Kuniaki Ogasawara Hidenori Oishi Yasushi Ito Kenji Sugiu Shinichi Yoshimura for the STrategy of Optimal carotid revascularization for high-risk Patients of Cerebral Hyperperfusion Syndrome (STOP CHS) study group

出版者

The Japanese Society for Neuroendovascular Therapy

雑誌

Journal of Neuroendovascular Therapy (ISSN:18824072)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.oa.2017-0009, (Released:2017-03-27)

参考文献数

30

被引用文献数

5

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Objective: Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) including intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is a serious complication after carotid artery stenting (CAS). Therefore, neurointerventionalists in Japan commonly stratify the risk for CHS preprocedurally in CAS candidates using various imaging tests that are available, and sometimes performed preventive methods against CHS, such as staged angioplasty (SAP), undersized-balloon angioplasty followed by delayed CAS. In the current study, we used a nationwide questionnaire survey to clarify the current status of the periprocedural management against CHS and the 30-day outcomes of patients with a high risk of CHS after undergoing CAS or endovascular carotid revascularization procedures, such as SAP or stand-alone angioplasty. This study specifically analyzed the data for the periprocedural management against CHS.Materials and Methods: Between June and August 2014, questionnaires were emailed to all of the neurointerventional specialists certified by the Japanese Society for Neuroendovascular Therapy (JSNET). If two or more specialist physicians belonged to an institute, a representative physician of the institute answered the questionnaire. This study focused on 14 items of the questionnaire that were directed at examining the preprocedural imaging tests done to evaluate the risk of CHS, the periprocedural management strategies used to prevent CHS, and the postprocedural imaging tests to detect hyperperfusion phenomenon, among others.Results: Replies were obtained from 154 institutes which represented 336 JSNET-certified neurointerventional specialists. Preprocedural imaging tests done to evaluate the risk of CHS were performed in 144 institutes (93.5%), with single-photon emission CT (SPECT) the most used modality in 88.2% of the institutes. Acetazolamide challenge was performed in 114 (89.8%) of 127 institutes that used preprocedural SPECT evaluation. Of the institutes performing preprocedural CHS-risk evaluation, general anesthesia was administered during the procedure in 44.4%, periprocedural edaravone (a free radical scavenging agent) was used in 52.1%, and periprocedural strict blood pressure control was performed in 91.7%. Postprocedural intravenous anticoagulation therapy was not used for patients with a high risk of CHS in 63.2%. Postprocedural imaging tests to detect hyperperfusion phenomenon were undertaken in 99.3% of the institutes performing preprocedural CHS-risk evaluation. The leading imaging modality, SPECT, was used in 78.3%. SAP was attempted or performed in 27.1% of the institutes.Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that Japanese practitioners attempt to prevent CHS after carotid endovascular revascularization procedures. Most Japanese neurointerventionalists preprocedurally evaluated the risk of CHS in CAS candidates primarily using SPECT with acetazolamide challenge. The penetration rate for SAP was 27.1% of the institutes.