Abstract
Background:We report a safe and precise technique of microvascular anastomosis at higher magnifications (30 – 50 ×) in neurosurgery and evaluate our experiences to examine the utility of this method for cerebral revascularization in various situations.Methods:A retrospective review was carried out of patients who underwent microvascular anastomosis using a high-magnified operating microscope. This method was performed in 30 patients with 35 microvascular anastomoses in various situations. This microscope has two optical systems, a standard zooming system and a newly developed high magnification system. High resolution and good depth of focus are achieved by a new lens design in the optical system, which makes the image of the object very clear at higher magnifications. In this operating microscope, the combination of a 10 × eyepiece and the 200, 250, and 300-mm objective lens enables a range of final magnifications from 2.9 × to 50.4 ×.Results:This method enabled one to pay attention to performing atraumatic manipulations of small vessels and correct suturing, intima-to-intima, of vessel walls. Microvascular anastomoses were performed safely and precisely at higher magnifications. All anastomoses were patent.Conclusion:It is obvious that practical final magnifications of more than 30 × in neurosurgery would be super-magnified operative views. Microvascular anastomosis at 30 – 50 × magnifications (super-microvascular anastomosis) can help neurosurgeons to improve their skills, with good visualization, and to be safe and accurate when conducting cerebral revascularization in various situations.
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