A Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Directed Method for Transventricular Targeting of Midline Structures for Deep Brain Stimulation Using Implantable Guide Tubes

Author:

Khan Sadaquate1,Javed Shazia1,Park Nicholas1,Gill Steven S.1,Patel Nikunj K.1

Affiliation:

1. Institute of Neurosciences, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom

Abstract

Abstract OBJECTIVE The periventricular gray/periaqueductal gray (PVG/PAG) is a target site for deep brain stimulation for chronic pain. The pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) is a target for the treatment of axial disturbance in Parkinson's disease. Conventionally, a trajectory lateral to the ventricle is used in targeting deep subcortical structures; however, this limits the number of active contacts that can be placed in these midline targets. To maximize the number of contacts within these targets, a trajectory traversing the ventricles may be used; however, this is avoided because lead placement remains unpredictable with problems including ventricular lead migration and hemorrhage. We describe a novel method for accurate and safe transventricular targeting. METHODS Magnetic resonance imaging is used for visualizing the target structure. A trajectory traversing the lateral ventricle is planned, avoiding blood vessels. The guide tube is inserted through the ventricle to a position short of the target site and its proximal end is fixed. A stylet is inserted in the guide tube with its distal end at the target site. After intraoperative radiological confirmation of placement, the indwelling stylet is removed and the guide tube acts as a port for delivering the stimulating electrode. RESULTS The PVG/PAG matter and the PPN were targeted, taking a transventricular trajectory. We implanted unilateral PVG/PAG matter electrodes in 10 patients and bilateral PPN electrodes in 3 patients. All electrodes were implanted accurately within the desired target with no complications. CONCLUSION The use of an implanted guide tube enables the safe and accurate transventricular targeting of the PVG/PAG matter and the PPN.

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Subject

Neurology (clinical),Surgery

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