J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg
DOI: 10.1055/a-2344-8695
Case Report

Frontal sulcotomy through 3D printed illuminated endoport for minimally invasive evacuation of a deep-seated intracerebral hematoma - A case report

Eduardo Trejo-Olguin
1   Neurocirugía y Terapia Endovascular Neurológica, Hospital Universitario Dr Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez, Monterrey, Mexico (Ringgold ID: RIN103564)
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Jesus Alberto Morales-Gomez
2   Neurocirugía y Terapia Endovascular Neurológica, Hospital Universitario Dr José Eleuterio González, Monterrey, Mexico (Ringgold ID: RIN103564)
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Everardo Garcia-Estrada
1   Neurocirugía y Terapia Endovascular Neurológica, Hospital Universitario Dr Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez, Monterrey, Mexico (Ringgold ID: RIN103564)
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Marco Antonio Villegas-Aguilera
1   Neurocirugía y Terapia Endovascular Neurológica, Hospital Universitario Dr Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez, Monterrey, Mexico (Ringgold ID: RIN103564)
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Cesar Alessandro Ramos-Delgado
1   Neurocirugía y Terapia Endovascular Neurológica, Hospital Universitario Dr Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez, Monterrey, Mexico (Ringgold ID: RIN103564)
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3   Neurocirugía y Terapia Endovascular Neurológica, Hospital Universitario Dr José Eleuterio González, Monterrey, Mexico (Ringgold ID: RIN103564)
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Angel Raymundo Martinez-Ponce de Leon
1   Neurocirugía y Terapia Endovascular Neurológica, Hospital Universitario Dr Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez, Monterrey, Mexico (Ringgold ID: RIN103564)
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Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage carries high mortality and disability rates and usually affects deep brain structures. We have implemented a self-designed low-cost 3D-printed illuminated endoport for the surgical drainage of a deep spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage in a patient who arrived with right hemiparesis and a GCS score of 10. A minimally invasive approach was made and our patient had a favorable functional outcome after surgery. Carrying out this approach with a low-cost 3D-printed endoport makes it possible to offer a safe and efficient treatment option to a low-income country population.



Publication History

Received: 28 March 2024

Accepted after revision: 13 June 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
14 June 2024

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