Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 26, 2021; 9(27): 8207-8213
Published online Sep 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i27.8207
Anesthetic technique for awake artery malformation clipping with motor evoked potential and somatosensory evoked potential: A case report
Hong-Yu Zhou, Hong-Yang Chen, Yu Li
Hong-Yu Zhou, Hong-Yang Chen, Yu Li, Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhou HY and Chen HY reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Chen HY took responsibility for image and data curation; Li Y contributed to revise the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Yu Li, MSc, Chief Physician, Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, No. 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. biaojieli@163.com
Received: April 19, 2021
Peer-review started: April 19, 2021
First decision: June 23, 2021
Revised: July 9, 2021
Accepted: August 6, 2021
Article in press: August 6, 2021
Published online: September 26, 2021
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Awake craniotomy has been widely used for tumor resection, epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, and carotid endarterectomy. The report on awake artery malformation clipping is rare, especially for anesthesia management.

CASE SUMMARY

A 62-year-old female diagnosed with malformation of anterior cerebral artery at the right side. We clipped the artery malformation with intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) in awake craniotomy. Spontaneous respiration was maintained throughout the procedure by nasopharyngeal airway during the surgery successfully.

CONCLUSION

The technique of monitoring anesthesia care can be performed successfully for the patient with IONM.

Keywords: Artery malformation; Awake craniotomy; Intraoperative neuromonitoring; Nasopharyngeal airway; Case report

Core Tip: In this case, due to the patient’s strong request for the integrity of motor function, the neurosurgeon explained the advantages and disadvantages of different surgery plans to her. This patient chose the awake craniotomy finally. Awake craniotomy was performed successfully in fully cooperative patient with stable neurological status.