title: Interhemispheric Endoscopic Fenestration of the Lamina Terminalis through a Single Frontal Burr Hole.
abstract: Objective We evaluate the feasibility and safety of performing a novel interhemispheric endoscopic fenestration of the lamina terminalis (IEFLT) through a single frontal burr hole immediately lateral to the superior sagittal sinus. Methods Five cadaveric heads underwent IEFLT. Sequential burr holes were made beginning above the glabella and progressed cranially to caudally until the frontal sinus. An endoscope was inserted, and interhemispheric dissection of the arachnoid membranes was completed with endoscopic instruments in a straight direction from the point of entry to the lamina terminalis (LT). Angled optics (0 and 30 degrees) were used to study the neurovascular structures and surgical landmarks. Results The IEFLTs were successfully completed in all specimens and allowed for good visualization of the inferior portion of the LT. The arachnoid dissections were achieved uneventfully. The endoscope provided good surface control of the LT and excellent stereoscopic visualization of the neurovascular complexes. Improved circumferential visualization of the superior part of the anterior portion of the third ventricle was attained. Conclusion IEFLT is a potential alternative to the classic endoscopic third ventriculostomy and a simpler alternative to the subfrontal EFLT, although surgical maneuverability is still limited due to the size of the probe in relation to the narrow surgical corridor.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States ; Department of Neurosurgery, University of São Paulo Medical School (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: André
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Beer-Furlan
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of São Paulo Medical School (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fernando Gomes
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States.
authors.forename: Alexander I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Evins
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States.
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rigante
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States.
authors.forename: Giulio
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Anichini
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States.
authors.forename: Philip E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Stieg
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bernardo
keywords: burr hole; endoscopic; fenestration; lamina terminalis; third ventriculostomy
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