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Brain stem auditory evoked potentials in posterior circulation surgery.

J R Little, R P Lesser, H Lueders

    Neurosurgery
    |May 1, 1983
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    Brain stem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) monitoring can help identify brain stem injury during posterior circulation surgery. BAEP abnormalities correlated with neurological findings, aiding surgical assessment.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Neurology
    • Neurophysiology

    Background:

    • Vascular disorders of the posterior circulation pose surgical challenges.
    • Monitoring brain stem function during surgery is crucial for patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate brain stem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) in adult patients undergoing surgery for posterior circulation vascular disorders.
    • To correlate intraoperative BAEP findings with pre- and post-operative neurological status.

    Main Methods:

    • BAEPs were measured intraoperatively in 10 adult patients with various posterior circulation vascular lesions.
    • Pre- and post-operative BAEPs were recorded in most patients.
    • Neurological findings were compared with BAEP measurements.

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    Main Results:

    • BAEP abnormalities generally correlated with neurological findings.
    • Patients with significant intraoperative BAEP abnormalities developed pontomedullary ischemia.
    • Normal intraoperative BAEPs were associated with no post-operative pontomesencephalic dysfunction.
    • BAEPs were lost in 3 non-surviving patients.

    Conclusions:

    • BAEP monitoring shows potential for detecting brain stem injury during posterior circulation surgery.
    • While not lengthening procedures, current BAEP interpretation delays surgeon feedback.