In Which Diseases Is Neuromonitorization Used?

The neuromonitoring system can be used mostly in the operations of the brain, nerve and spinal cord surgery department, and in some operations of the otolaryngology and general surgery department.

aneurysms
Glioma
Stimulation of Spine Screws
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Cerebrovascular diseases such as AVM (Arteriovenous malformation), Hemifacial Spasm
Spinal cord tumors and spinal diseases
Scoliosis surgeries
In some surgeries of ear and nose diseases such as laryngeal cancer, salivary gland cancer surgeries
Neuromonitoring can be used in thyroid surgeries.

Benefits of Neuromonitoring System (Distinctive features)

Tumors located in sensitive areas of the brain or removal of spinal cord tumors always carry the risk of stroke. After brain tumor surgeries, patients may experience problems in functions such as feeding, walking and speaking, which are called motor functions. In such risky surgeries, the neuromonitoring system warns the surgeon during the surgery, making the surgeries much safer. Complications after surgery are minimized.

One of the most important problems in sensitive spine surgeries such as scoliosis and removal of spinal cord tumors is the risk of paralysis during the operation. The effects of the intervention in previous surgeries on the spinal cord could not be understood. The patients were awakened towards the end of the operation and the effects of the intervention on the spinal cord were checked. In addition to this procedure being troublesome for the patient, it was also late for a second intervention. In these surgeries, the use of a neuromonitoring device, which continuously displays the state of the nerves, prevents possible nerve injuries.

Frequently Asked Questions About Neuromonitoring

How is the Patient Prepared for the Neuromonitorization Application?

Before starting the operation, electrodes are placed on the face, arms and legs of the patient who is brought to the operating room environment and put to sleep. Signals received from these electrodes during the operation are followed by the surgeon.

When there is a decrease in the signal received from the muscles, the neuromonitoring device informs the surgery by warning that it is in the sensitive area.

In surgeries using neuromonitoring, the system must be in harmony with anesthesia. It is important that the anesthesia, which paralyzes the muscles, is not too deep in such surgeries. The return of the electricity given to the muscles is important for the signals to be received from the neuromonitoring device.