Use of Dyna-computed tomography-assisted neuroendoscopic hematoma evacuation in the treatment of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage

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Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate and summarize the technical characteristics and clinical efficacy of using Dyna computed tomography (CT)-assisted neuroendoscopic hematoma evacuation to treat hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage (HICH). Patients and Methods : We treated 42 consecutive patients with HICH who underwent neuroendoscopic hematoma evacuation in our department from March 1, 2020 to May 31, 2022. Patients were divided into two groups: Dyna-CT-assisted neuroendoscopic group (n = 18) and neuroendoscopic group (n = 24). Retrospective data, treatment efficacy, and outcomes were collected and compared between these two groups. Results The operative time in the Dyna-CT-assisted neuroendoscopic group was significantly shorter than the operative time in the neuroendoscopic group (mean time 131.6 ± 13.51 vs. 156.6 ± 19.25 min, P < 0.001). Dyna-CT-assisted neuroendoscopic group had significantly less intraoperative blood loss than the neuroendoscopic group. (46.94 ± 10.42 vs. 106.46 ± 23.25, P = 0.003). However, patients who underwent Dyna-CT-assisted neuroendoscopic had a comparable hematoma clearance rate to those who underwent neuroendoscopic (89.36 ± 7.31 vs. 68.87 ± 19.44%, P = 0.006). The incidence of complications in the Dyna-CT-assisted neuroendoscopic group (5.6%) was lower than in the neuroendoscopic group (12.5%), but the difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.129). Patients who underwent Dyna-CT-assisted neuroendoscopic hematoma evacuation had better 6-month functional outcomes, and the difference was significant. (p = 0.004). Furthermore, multivariable analysis showed that younger age, smaller hematoma volume and Dyna-CT-assisted neuroendoscopic were predictors of favorable 6-month outcomes in HICH patients. Conclusion In the treatment of HICH, Dyna-CT-assisted hematoma evacuation appears to be safer and more effective than neuroendoscopic hematoma evacuation. Dyna-CT-assisted neuroendoscopic hematoma evacuation in hybrid operating rooms may improve the clinical effect and outcomes of patients with HICH.