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Wrong-sided surgery.

Joshua M Ammerman, Matthew D Ammerman

    Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine
    |July 2, 2008
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Incorrect-site surgery (ICSS) in neurosurgery is rare but does occur. Key factors include fatigue, time pressure, and emergent cases, with intraoperative imaging crucial for prevention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Patient Safety
    • Surgical Error Analysis

    Background:

    • Incorrect-site surgery (ICSS) represents a significant, avoidable surgical error.
    • This study investigates the incidence and contributing factors of ICSS specifically within neurosurgery.

    Discussion:

    • The study surveyed neurosurgeons on procedure volume and ICSS occurrences, alongside potential determinants.
    • Factors identified include fatigue, time pressure, emergent operations, patient anatomy, and inadequate radiographic verification.

    Key Insights:

    • Estimated ICSS incidence: 4.5/10,000 lumbar discectomies, 6.8/10,000 cervical discectomies, and 2.2/10,000 craniotomies.
    • Self-reported determinants highlight the impact of surgeon-related and procedural factors.
    • Despite limitations, the findings underscore the reality of neurosurgical ICSS.

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    Outlook:

    • Preventing ICSS requires heightened awareness of identified risk factors.
    • Increased utilization of intraoperative imaging is recommended to enhance surgical accuracy.
    • Further research may explore more robust methodologies to confirm incidence and refine prevention strategies.