Use of Tissue Plasminogen Activator in the Clearance of Chronic Subdural Hematomas

Summary

To determine the utility of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in the clearance of chronic subdural hematomas (CSDH). Intra-catheter tPA will be administered during surgical procedure and allowed to break down blood clot to assist with removal/drainage during twist drill craniostomy procedure.

Timeline

Start

2023-05-11

Primary completion

2024-03-30

Completion

2024-05-30

Publications

• Background Neils DM, Singanallur PS, Wang H, Tracy P, Klopfenstein J, Dinh D, Elwood PW, Fassett D, McCall T, Lin J, Tsung A. Recurrence-free chronic subdural hematomas: a retrospective analysis of the instillation of tissue plasminogen activator in addition to twist drill or burr hole drainage in the treatment of chronic subdural hematomas. World Neurosurg. 2012 Jul;78(1-2):145-9. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2011.08.032. Epub 2011 Nov 7.
• Background Brazdzionis J, Patchana T, Wiginton JG 4th, Wacker MR, Menoni R, Miulli DE. Intracatheter Tissue Plasminogen Activator for Chronic Subdural Hematomas after Failed Bedside Twist Drill Craniostomy: A Retrospective Review. Cureus. 2019 Dec 26;11(12):e6472. doi: 10.7759/cureus.6472.
• Background O YM, Tsang SL, Leung GK. Fibrinolytic-Facilitated Chronic Subdural Hematoma Drainage-A Systematic Review. World Neurosurg. 2021 Jun;150:e408-e419. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.03.029. Epub 2021 Mar 17.

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