Use of tissue adhesive to secure spinal epidural stimulating electrodes: technical note.
Securing spinal cord stimulating electrodes (SCS) within the epidural space is often a challenging task. Complications of the technique include development of cerebrospinal fluid leaks and electrode migration. We report four patients who underwent a limited laminectomy for placement of epidural spinal cord stimulating electrodes to relieve pain and/or spasticity. Suturing electrodes to the dura was not possible, and a tissue adhesive was used. Two-year follow-up shows no migration of the electrodes. Tissue adhesive of "fibrin glue" is a viable alternative for securing epidural SCS electrodes.
Simpson
R K
RK
Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030.
Halter
J A
JA
Auzenne
D G
DG
D000328:Adult; D004388:Dura Mater; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D005260:Female; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013116:Spinal Cord
D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive