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Preoperative local hemodynamics predict cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome after direct bypass for moyamoya disease: a
Jiatong Zhang1,2, Lu Wang2,3, Yi Wang1,2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
Insights
Postoperative cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) after bypass for moyamoya disease (MMD) is predicted by advanced Suzuki stage and lower posterior cerebral artery (PCA) time to peak (Tmax). Quantitative CT perfusion analysis aids in risk stratification for MMD patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Radiology
Background:
- Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) is a significant risk after extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass for moyamoya disease (MMD).
- Identifying preoperative predictors of CHS is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify preoperative hemodynamic predictors of CHS using quantitative whole-brain CT perfusion (WB-CTP) analysis.
- To assess the predictive performance of these factors for CHS after EC-IC bypass in MMD patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 103 hemispheres from 89 MMD patients who underwent direct bypass.
- Preoperative WB-CTP analysis quantifying cerebral blood flow (CBF) and time to peak (Tmax) based on Alberta Stroke Program Early CT score (ASPECTS) topography.
- Logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis to identify independent predictors and evaluate predictive performance.
Main Results:
- Postoperative CHS occurred in 11.7% of cases.
- Advanced Suzuki stage and lower posterior cerebral artery (PCA) Tmax were identified as independent predictors of CHS.
- A combination of Suzuki stage and PCA Tmax achieved an AUC of 0.83 for CHS prediction.
Conclusions:
- Advanced Suzuki stage and reduced PCA Tmax are independent risk factors for postoperative CHS in MMD patients undergoing direct bypass.
- Preoperative ASPECTS-based quantitative CTP analysis can effectively stratify CHS risk.
- This analysis supports individualized surgical planning and perioperative management for MMD patients.
Background And Objective:
Postoperative cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) remains a common and serious complication after extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass for moyamoya disease (MMD). This study aimed to identify preoperative hemodynamic predictors of CHS using quantitative whole-brain CT perfusion (WB-CTP) analysis.
Methods:
The author retrospectively analyzed 103 hemispheres from 89 MMD patients who underwent direct bypass from January 2024 to December 2024. Preoperative WB-CTP scans based on the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT score (ASPECTS) topography were processed to quantify cerebral blood flow (CBF) and time to peak (Tmax) across various brain regions, with the cerebellum serving as the reference. CHS was diagnosed based on clinical and radiological criteria. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify independent predictors, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to evaluate predictive performance.
Results:
Postoperative CHS occurred in 11.7% (12/103) of the included cases. Univariable analysis revealed Suzuki stage, moyamoya vessel density, and Tmax values in the thalamus (THAL) and posterior cerebral artery (PCA) regions as significant factors. Multivariable analysis confirmed advanced Suzuki stage (OR (95% CI), 8.87(1.44-54.45), p = 0.018), and lower PCA Tmax (OR (95% CI), 0.03 (0.00-0.69), p = 0.029) as independent predictors. ROC analysis demonstrated that combining Suzuki stage and PCA Tmax achieved an AUC of 0.83 (cut-off value = 0.060), indicating good discriminative performance for predicting postoperative CHS.
Conclusion:
Advanced Suzuki stage and reduced PCA Tmax are independent risk factors for postoperative CHS after direct bypass in MMD patients. Preoperative ASPECTS-based quantitative CTP analysis can effectively stratify CHS risk and support individualized surgical planning and perioperative management.
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