Frontal Sulcotomy through 3D-Printed Illuminated Endoport for Minimally Invasive Evacuation of a Deep-Seated Intracerebral Hematoma: A Case Report

Abstract

Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage carries high mortality and disability rates and usually affects deep brain structures. We have implemented a self-designed low-cost 3D-printed illuminated endoport for the surgical drainage of a deep spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage in a patient who arrived with right hemiparesis and a Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score of 10. A minimally invasive approach was made and our patient had a favorable functional outcome after surgery. Carrying out this approach with a low-cost 3D-printed endoport makes it possible to offer a safe and efficient treatment option to a low-income country population.

Keywords

endoport - intracerebral hematoma - minimally invasive - sulcotomy - case report

Availability of Data and Material

Any data not published in the present case report are available on request from the corresponding author.

Authors' Contributions

E.T-O. contributed to manuscript development, the first approach to the patient, obtaining informed consent, and follow-up evaluation of the patient. J.A.M-G. contributed to manuscript development, supervision of the diagnostic and therapeutic approach of the patient, and manuscript approval. E.G-E. contributed to manuscript development and supervision of the diagnostic and therapeutic approach of the patient. M.A.V-A. contributed to manuscript development and figure development. C.A.R-D. and J.A.C-H. contributed to manuscript development. Á.R.M-P.L. contributed to manuscript development and approval.

Ethics Approval

All the procedures were performed using the ethical standards of the institutional research committee and in accordance with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards.

Consent to Participate

Informed consent was obtained from the patient for every diagnostic and therapeutic procedure.

Consent for Publication

Informed consent was obtained from the patient for the publication of this case report.

Publication History

Received: 28 March 2024

Accepted: 13 June 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
14 June 2024

Article published online:
26 May 2025

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