High-Resolution MRI for Evaluation of Ventriculostomy Tubes: Assessment of Positioning and Proximal Patency

A.M. Blitz; P.P. Huynh; L.W Bonham; S.K. Gujar; D.E. Sorte; A. Moghekar; M.G. Luciano; D. Rigamonti

doi:10.3174/ajnr.A6320

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Imaging evaluation of ventriculostomy tubes, despite the frequency of malfunction, has remained inadequate due to the absence of a systematic way of assessing the catheter itself. In this retrospective review, we assessed the utility of high-resolution 3D MR imaging techniques, including CISS and volumetric interpolated breath-hold examination sequences, in the evaluation of ventriculostomy catheters.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of 23 clinical MR imaging cases of shunted hydrocephalus spanning a 3-year period, all depicting ventriculostomy catheters. The MR imaging examinations included isotropic CISS and volumetric interpolated breath-hold examination sequences performed with and without contrast. These were independently evaluated by 2 neuroradiologists with respect to the catheter course, side hole position, relationship of the side holes to the ventricles, patency, and the presence or absence of intraluminal debris.

RESULTS: The catheter tip was best seen on isotropic CISS sequences reformatted in an oblique plane, and side holes were visualized as CSF signal defects along the catheter wall in 10/23 (43%) cases. The relationship of the catheter side holes to the ventricles was seen in 47% of cases and was best visualized on the coronal CISS sequences. Catheter patency was confirmed in 12/23 (52%) cases, while the other 48% were notable for T2 hypointense filling defects compatible with luminal obstruction. Enhancement of some of these filling defects on imaging is suggestive of choroid plexus ingrowth rather than debris.

CONCLUSIONS: High-resolution 3D MR imaging using isotropic CISS sequences allows systematic evaluation of catheter positioning, patency, and potential etiologic differentiation of filling defects when shunt dysfunction is suspected.

ABBREVIATION:

VIBE: volumetric interpolated breath-hold examination

Ventriculostomy tube placement has been performed for CSF diversion since the early 1960s¹ and is one of the most commonly performed neurosurgical procedures, accounting for approximately $1 billion in health care costs per year in the United States.² CSF shunt dysfunction is an extremely common clinical problem, with failure rates as high as 40% in the first year and 50% after 2 years,³ with about 50% of patients requiring at least 1 shunt revision during their lifetime.^4,5 Although some of these failures relate to infection and overdrainage (3.6% and 7.6%, respectively)⁶ and are readily diagnosed clinically, mechanical failures, despite apparent adequate anatomic placement, also contribute to the overall failure rate. When shunt failure is suspected clinically, the site of obstruction may be proximal to the shunt valve (or reservoir) or in the distal tubing.

Despite the prevalence of shunt failure, conventional imaging studies are often inadequate to provide a diagnosis if they find no signs of obstruction.^7⇓⇓-10 The radiographic “shunt series” identifies a cause of shunt malfunction in <10% of pediatric cases and even less frequently in adults, suggesting the low diagnostic utility of this technique.^11,12 CT, while more sensitive in assessing ventricular size and grossly determining intracranial catheter position, does raise concerns for radiation exposure, especially in pediatric patients,^13,14 who may require repeat imaging during their lifetimes. Nuclear medicine radionucleotide studies can also be used but require shunt access and entail radiation exposure as well.

MR imaging is not typically performed in the evaluation of shunted hydrocephalus in children, given its lengthy imaging time and potential need for sedation.¹⁵ Moreover, even when MR imaging is performed in a patient with shunted hydrocephalus, the catheter patency, side hole position, and entire intracranial course may not be systematically evaluated by conventional sequences.

MR phase-contrast imaging can be performed to determine shunt flow,^16⇓⇓-19 but it is technically challenging and does not define the anatomic position of the catheter or allow assessment of the catheter lumen itself when flow is not detected. High-resolution techniques, including CISS and volumetric interpolated breath-hold examination (VIBE) sequences, are used for evaluation of small structures such as cranial nerves, given their high spatial resolution.^20⇓⇓-23 These techniques can also be used in the MR imaging of hydrocephalus.^24,25

At our center, dedicated imaging protocols for the evaluation of patients with hydrocephalus include high-resolution imaging. Such imaging is typically through the cerebral aqueduct, though imaging tailored to the evaluation of the ventriculostomy tubes is also available to the clinician. In the current study, we retrospectively analyzed the position and patency of ventriculostomy catheters on clinical MR imaging studies. We reviewed clinical MR imaging examinations performed for hydrocephalus to determine the value of MR imaging in the assessment of the ventriculostomy catheter itself. We hypothesized that detailed information about the ventriculostomy catheter could be gleaned from high-resolution, specialized MR imaging techniques.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Approval for this study was obtained from the Johns Hopkins Institutional Review Board. A retrospective sample of convenience, including all available clinical cases spanning a 3-year period at our institution, was identified. Data were collected in adherence with the applicable Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations. Twenty-three clinical MR imaging examinations were selected from clinical cases featuring ventriculostomy catheters due to concern for hydrocephalus or shunt complications, following placement in a variety of disorders including hydrocephalus and pseudotomor cerebri. Baseline patient data are shown in the Table.

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Baseline patient demographic data

The MR imaging examinations included routine brain imaging sequences and high-resolution isotropic CISS and VIBE sequences with and without contrast and were typically performed on a 3T Trio or Verio scanner (Siemens, Erlangen, Germany). Cases were excluded if CISS and VIBE sequences were not performed. A typical examination included standard sequences (sagittal MPRAGE/T1, axial T2, axial FLAIR, postcontrast T1) plus isotropic CISS sequences (TR, 5.88 ms; TE, 2.7 ms; FOV, 16 cm; matrix size, 320 × 320) without or before and after intravenous gabdobenate dimeglumine (MultiHance; Bracco Diagnostics, Princeton, New Jersey; 0.1 mmol/kg) or gadopentetate dimeglumine (Magnevist; Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Wayne, New Jersey; 0.1 mg/kg), and isotropic T1 VIBE out-of-phase sequences with fat saturation after intravenous contrast (TR, 11.6 ms; TE, 4.3 ms; FOV, 16.9 × 21 cm; matrix size, 288 × 232). The voxel size was typically 0.5 mm except in 2 cases in which the voxel sizes were 0.6 and 0.7 mm. Seven of 23 examinations were requested specifically for ventriculostomy tube evaluation and included dedicated phase-contrast imaging through the catheter lumen (TR, 69.6 ms; TE, 10.8 ms; FOV, 8 cm; matrix, 320 × 256) in addition to high-resolution imaging along the intracranial course of the catheter. The visualized portion of the catheter was assessed on the remainder of the examinations. With these imaging modalities it is possible to view, when captured, the side hole location, tip location, and catheter patency as well as the content of the catheter lumen.

Two neuroradiologists (1 fellow [D.E.S.] and 1 Certificate of Added Qualification–certified neuroradiologist [A.M.B.] with 10 years of experience) retrospectively evaluated the MR imaging examinations with respect to 3 factors: proximal (tip) position/catheter course, side hole position, and the relationship of the side holes to the ventricular lumen; the catheter reservoir if visible, and the presence or absence of debris in the catheter lumen. The visibility of the side holes was rated as 0 for nonvisualization, 1 for partial visualization, and 2 for complete visualization. The neuroradiologists evaluated the patency of the catheter lumina. Patency was defined as fluid filling the catheter without obstruction. Additionally, the presence or absence of internal debris was documented. Each examination was reformatted in various obliquities to best demonstrate the catheter position. Disagreements were resolved by consensus.

RESULTS

Catheter Visualization

The catheter tip was visualized in all selected patients. The relationship of the catheter tip to anatomic structures was best visualized on isotropic CISS sequences reformatted in an oblique plane (Fig 1).

Fig 1.

3D high-resolution isotropic CISS MR imaging sequence acquired in the sagittal plane demonstrates CSF signal throughout a patent ventriculostomy tube. Images were reconstructed post hoc in the sagittal oblique (A), axial (B), and coronal (C) planes.

Catheter Position: Side Holes

Despite their small size, the side holes of the catheter were visualized completely (a score of 2) in 9/23 cases (39.1%). The side holes are seen as CSF signal defects along the proximal portion of the ventriculostomy catheter, extending 1.7 cm from the tip (Fig 2). The side holes of the catheter were partially visualized (a score of 1) in 1/23 cases (4.3%). In both the completely and partially visualized side holes, their relationship to the ventricles was well seen (47% of cases). When the side holes were not visualized this was usually due to the proximal portion of the catheter not being included in the FOV or, in 1 case, due to the larger voxel size.

Fig 2.

A, Isotropic CISS demonstrates a right-parietal-approach catheter with the tip extending just beyond the frontal horn of the right lateral ventricle. The side holes are seen as fluid-filled defects in the proximal aspect of the catheter extending to 1.7 cm from the tip (arrowhead). B, A photograph of a corresponding ventriculostomy catheter sample depicts the same relationship of side holes to the tip of the catheter.

Of the 7 cases in which a catheter evaluation was specifically requested, 4 (57.1%) were found to have radiographic findings concerning for malfunction, which was confirmed in the operative note. Of the other 3 cases in which tube evaluation was requested, 2 were for routine monitoring, whereas 1 showed no evidence of shunt malfunction. Catheter side holes were visualized in 4 of the 7 cases.

Catheter Position: Relation to the Ventricles

The relationship of the proximal catheter side holes and ventricular structures was subjectively best visualized on coronal CISS images (Fig 3). Catheter side holes were often seen in the frontal horns of the lateral ventricles. The relationship of the catheter tip to the foramen of Monro, septum pellucidum, and corpus callosum was depicted on coronal CISS images (Fig 4).

Fig 3.

Coronal isotropic CISS demonstrates the tip of the ventriculostomy catheter passing beyond the left lateral ventricle. The lumen is fluid-filled.

Fig 4.

Coronal CISS images from 3 patients demonstrate the position of the catheter tip with precision with respect to the surrounding structures. A, The ventriculostomy catheter abuts the septum pellucidum. B, The ventriculostomy catheter traverses the foramen of Monro to terminate in the third ventricle. C, The ventriculostomy catheter pierces the septum pellucidum, crossing the midline, in a third patient.

Catheter Configurations

Some catheters had unusual configurations and required additional postprocessing to be adequately visualized on MR imaging (Fig 5). Reconstruction of isotropically acquired images at the workstation by the radiologist allowed depiction of most or the entirety of the intracranial portion of the catheter course. The catheter reservoir was also seen in 14/23 patients (60.9%). The detailed internal structure of the reservoir and its connection to the catheter were also seen on high-resolution imaging (Fig 6).

Fig 5.

A, Coronal CISS in a patient with callosal dysgenesis demonstrates the curvilinear path of the ventriculostomy catheter with the tip in the interhemispheric fissure. B, Axial oblique CISS in a patient with previous obstruction at the posterior body of the lateral ventricle demonstrates tubing extending from the right frontal horn (left-pointing arrow) into the temporal horn of the lateral ventricle to terminate in the periventricular region (right-pointing arrow).

Fig 6.

The detailed structure of the ventriculostomy tube and shunt reservoir can be evaluated in detail, particularly when the device does not contain metallic components. A, Sagittal oblique CISS through the extracranial component of the shunt device demonstrates the fluid-filled shunt reservoir corresponding to the sample (B) provided by the manufacturer Strata, Medtronic (Minneapolis, Minnesota). In another patient, the intracranial extent of the ventriculostomy tubing is seen extending to the shunt reservoir, of which the internal structures are visible.

Catheter Patency: Presence of Debris or Choroid Plexus Ingrowth

The catheter lumina were determined to be patent in 12/23 ventriculostomy tubes (52%) by identification of CSF signal intensity throughout the lumen. The remaining catheters (11/23, 48%) demonstrated T2-hypointense filling defects within the lumen, compatible with internal obstruction, which varied widely in volume and distribution. Of these filling defects, postcontrast CISS and MPRAGE imaging allowed differentiation between debris, which showed no enhancement, and choroid plexus ingrowth, which demonstrated enhancement (Figs 7 and 8).

Fig 7.

Shunt failure. While this case does not feature hydrocephalus, patients may have ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement for a variety of indications, including pseudotumor cerebri, where ventricles are narrowed rather than dilated, as well as cases involving multiple catheters, in which the development of obstructive hydrocephalus is impeded even if 1 of the shunts is partially occluded by debris. A, Axial oblique reconstructed CISS demonstrates the tip of the ventriculostomy tube (right-pointing arrow) extending peripherally through the frontal lobe (left-pointing arrow). CSF is not seen in the proximal catheter (compare with Fig 3) to the point marked with an arrowhead. B, Axial precontrast MPRAGE demonstrates the catheter extending through the corpus callosum. C, Axial postcontrast MPRAGE demonstrates no change in intensity, suggesting debris.

Fig 8.

The ingrowth of the choroid plexus into the shunt catheter may significantly increase the risk of hemorrhage during shunt removal. A, Precontrast coronal CISS demonstrates a filling defect within the ventriculostomy tube. B, Postcontrast CISS demonstrates an increase in intensity due to enhancement of material filling the midportion of the catheter, suggesting choroid plexus ingrowth. C, Coronal postcontrast MPRAGE demonstrates corresponding hyperintensity, though the relationship to the catheter lumen is not as clear.

Global Characterization of Shunt Function

To better evaluate the sensitivity of imaging for shunt dysfunction, we reviewed each patient’s operative note (if available) after shunt insertion. Of the 23 cases, 11 went to the operating room and were found to have nonfunctioning shunts. Notably, of the 11 cases clinically suspected of having shunt malfunction, 8 had radiographic findings supportive of the diagnoses, with the other 3 cases were found to have hydrocephalus despite a patent shunt.

DISCUSSION

To our knowledge, high-resolution MR imaging studies have never been reported as a tool to specifically evaluate the ventriculostomy catheter. This study demonstrates that high-resolution MR imaging can visualize, with precision, the placement of implanted tubes and can sometimes demonstrate the location of the side holes, potentially of use when it is not clear whether the tube is in actuality draining the intended cavity. From this retrospective review, we found that using high-resolution isotropic CISS sequences in the MR imaging assessment of hydrocephalus allowed visualization of the catheter tip, catheter course, side holes, the relationship of the side holes to the ventricles, and the presence or absence of debris within the lumen. The catheter course, though sometimes unusual (Fig 5), was viewed using post hoc reconstruction of isotropically acquired images in various obliquities. Additionally, we report that filling defects within the proximal catheter may be visualized and potentially characterized with high-resolution MR imaging when shunting dysfunction is suspected or when revision is contemplated.

One of the primary reasons for long-term shunt failure has been reported to be choroid plexus ingrowth. At the time of shunt removal, massive intraventricular hemorrhage can occur due to traction of the ingrown choroid plexus.²⁶ Chambi and Hendrick²⁷ first described a neurosurgical technique for shunt revision consisting of inserting a metal cannula into the ventriculostomy tube followed by unipolar diathermy to the distal end, believed to lyse adhesions to the ventricular ependyma or choroid plexus. Multiple variations of this technique have subsequently been described. However, this technique is not without its complications, as described by Handler,²⁸ because charring of the catheter (with potential injury to the adjoining brain) has been reported.

Prior techniques for imaging evaluation of ventriculostomy tube patency have largely come from the field of nuclear medicine (eg, a tracer is injected followed by serial imaging over the site of injection and along the expected track of the catheter to document the flow of the radiotracer). In some cases, the task of evaluation of tube patency is further complicated by lack of accessibility. This is the case with tubes that drain directly from 1 portion of the ventricular system or subarachnoid space such as ventriculo-ventricular catheters (Fig 5). In such cases, assessment of luminal patency by MR imaging may afford the only noninvasive means of postoperative results if symptoms persist or recur. Furthermore, contrast-enhanced imaging may help differentiate debris and choroid plexus ingrowth in the setting of contemplated removal of a ventriculostomy tube, potentially allowing appropriate surgical planning and application of preemptive electrocautery through the catheter lumen.

Delayed intracranial hemorrhage at the site of catheter placement is an uncommon-but-severe complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement and is associated with predisposing factors, including degenerative vascular change and puncture of the choroid plexus.²⁹ Similarly, intracranial hemorrhage and intraventricular hemorrhage have long been documented as potential complications of shunt removal and are commonly attributed to the disruption of the choroid plexus that has grown around and into the catheter.^30⇓⇓-33 A retrospective review of 35 pediatric patients with a total of 52 shunt revisions found that 25% of the revisions resulted in intraventricular hemorrhage, though only 2% of such revisions were deemed clinically relevant, resulting in >5 mL of blood.³⁴ Given the risk of intraventricular hemorrhage and the time to subsequent shunt revision,^31,34 it may be helpful for surgeons to visualize the presence of choroid plexus ingrowth to assess the risk of hemorrhage following shunt removal and to guide surgery.

We acknowledge that this study has limitations. Given the small sample size of 23 cases, larger studies are needed to verify and generalize our findings. With a limited sample size and heterogeneous comparison images (a mix of alternative MR imaging protocols and CT), calculation of sensitivities and specificities for detecting features such as the catheter lumen or tip is of limited clinical and scientific value. Additionally, in this initial retrospective review, we analyzed data available without respect to manufacturer, tube caliber, or size of the side holes. The side hole position varies by catheter type, and not all devices were placed at our hospital, making inference of the overall position by side hole positioning difficult. It is possible that future prospective work on this topic that controls for these shunt characteristics may allow clarification of which factors, including side hole size and catheter position, are most important for visualization.

Furthermore, our initial work on the nature of filling defects in the catheter lumina is limited because histopathologic proof is not available for our cases of explanted catheters. Histologic confirmation is not easily achievable because withdrawing such catheters carries a substantial risk of intracranial hemorrhage. Thus, neurosurgeons often cauterize off the catheter lumen when choroid plexus ingrowth is suspected. If high-resolution MR imaging sequences can help differentiate choroid plexus ingrowth from intraluminal debris, we believe these findings can help guide the neurosurgeon’s decisions in shunt-revision procedures. If this proves true, histologic characterization of intraluminal debris will be possible, but the ability to characterize choroid plexus ingrowth will likely be precluded by the routine application of cautery to prevent intracranial hemorrhage. Finally, the clinical significance of intraluminal debris remains unknown. We suspect that there is a continuum of luminal obstruction that results in a spectrum of clinical manifestations for the patient, but this hypothesis will require further research in larger cohorts to better study its potential clinical consequences.

Future research should include determination of the sensitivity and specificity for these techniques in detecting the sites of clinical shunt malfunction. Additionally, it would be worthwhile to compare MR imaging results and operative findings to better evaluate the utility of this technique in differentiating debris and choroid plexus ingrowth. In-corporating these high-resolution sequences has the potential to aid in neurosurgical planning. Because the treatment of catheter obstruction or malpositioning is surgical revision, greater diagnostic accuracy in imaging evaluation can guide the surgeon in evaluating the best approach. Whether high-resolution visualization of the catheter tip proves to be of additional value compared with a lower resolution technique such as CT remains to be determined. Nevertheless, these techniques could be particularly useful in the setting of a clinical presentation of shunt dysfunction with multiple intracranial catheters. As shown in the On-line Video, high-resolution MR imaging sequences provide additional detail beyond that of standard head CT, which may equip both radiologists and their clinical colleagues with useful information when assessing shunt function.

CONCLUSIONS

High-resolution 3D MR imaging using isotropic CISS sequences allows systematic evaluation of ventriculoperitoneal catheter positioning and patency and differentiation of filling defects when shunt dysfunction is suspected. Systematic evaluation of the catheter, in turn, may allow improved diagnosis of shunt failure and, potentially, assessment for hemorrhage risk following shunt removal, thereby guiding surgical effort.

Footnotes

Drs Blitz and Rigamonti have previously (>24 months prior) received research funding from Aesculab (Dr Rigamonti was the Principal Investigator). Dr Blitz receives research support (unrelated) via AVERT, FAIN U01DC013778 (Newman-Toker is the Principal Investigator).

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High-Resolution MRI for Evaluation of Ventriculostomy Tubes: Assessment of Positioning and Proximal Patency

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MATERIALS AND METHODS

RESULTS

Catheter Visualization

Catheter Position: Side Holes

Catheter Position: Relation to the Ventricles

Catheter Configurations

Catheter Patency: Presence of Debris or Choroid Plexus Ingrowth

Global Characterization of Shunt Function

DISCUSSION

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High-Resolution MRI for Evaluation of Ventriculostomy Tubes: Assessment of Positioning and Proximal Patency

Abstract

ABBREVIATION:

MATERIALS AND METHODS

RESULTS

Catheter Visualization

Catheter Position: Side Holes

Catheter Position: Relation to the Ventricles

Catheter Configurations

Catheter Patency: Presence of Debris or Choroid Plexus Ingrowth

Global Characterization of Shunt Function

DISCUSSION

CONCLUSIONS

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