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Christina P Rossitto1, Alex Devarajan1, Gabrielle Price1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine, 1468 Madison Avenue, Annenberg Building, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Methods and Protocols
|October 26, 2022
Summary
Sonolucent cranioplasty (SC) implants enable advanced neurosurgery applications, including focused ultrasound treatments. This systematic review synthesizes current literature on SC use and outcomes in transcranioplasty ultrasonography (TCUS).
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Biomaterials Science
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Cranioplasty repairs skull defects after craniectomy.
- Sonolucent synthetic materials offer novel applications in neurosurgery.
- These implants facilitate monitoring, hemodynamic assessment, and focused ultrasound treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the current literature on sonolucent cranioplasty (SC) implants.
- To investigate the outcomes of SC use in transcranioplasty ultrasonography (TCUS).
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search adhering to PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Databases searched include Ovid Embase, Ovid Medline, and Web of Science.
- Data extraction will cover patient, implant, and ultrasound characteristics, along with sonographic findings.
Main Results:
- This protocol outlines a comprehensive review of existing research on SC and TCUS.
- The review will identify trends and gaps in the current literature.
- Findings will inform future research directions in this field.
Conclusions:
- Sonolucent cranioplasty represents a significant advancement in adult neurosurgery.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate the potential of SC implants in conjunction with TCUS.
- This review will provide a foundation for future studies and clinical applications.
