Sodium fluorescein and 5-aminolevulinic acid fluorescence- guided biopsy in brain lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose Stereotactic brain biopsies are highly efficient for diagnosing intracerebral pathologies, particularly when surgical resection is infeasible. Fluorescence-based agents such as 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) and fluorescein sodium (NaFl) can enhance diagnostic accuracy and safety, improving t...
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Published in | Journal of neuro-oncology Vol. 170; no. 1; pp. 11 - 29 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
New York
Springer US
01.10.2024
Springer Nature B.V |
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Summary: | Purpose
Stereotactic brain biopsies are highly efficient for diagnosing intracerebral pathologies, particularly when surgical resection is infeasible. Fluorescence-based agents such as 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) and fluorescein sodium (NaFl) can enhance diagnostic accuracy and safety, improving the visualization of lesional tissues. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate their effect on diagnostic yield and complication rates of brain biopsies.
Methods
This study adhered to Cochrane and PRISMA guidelines. We assessed studies for diagnostic yield and complication rates. Data was analyzed using a random-effects model in RStudio. Diagnostic accuracy measures such as sensitivity and predictive values were calculated based on fluorescence visibility in biopsy samples.
Results
Thirty-two non-randomized studies were included, comprising 947 patients, with a mean age ranging from 37 to 77 years, and a mean sample number ranging from 1 to 15 specimens. Diagnostic yields were high: 93% for NaFl and 96% for 5-ALA. Major complications occurred in 3% of procedures with both agents, while minor complications were reported in 7% and 5% with NaFl and 5-ALA respectively. The Negative-predictive-value (NPV) of 5-ALA and NaFl were 8–11% and 60–80% respectively. NaFl demonstrates higher sensitivity and specificity at 84% and 100% compared to 5-ALA's 66%. and 85% respectively.
Conclusion
5-ALA and NaFl provide high diagnostic yields with acceptable safety profiles in stereotactic biopsies. NaFl showed higher sensitivity and specificity. NaFl outperforms 5ALA in terms of NPV making it more efficient for small lesions near eloquent regions or major blood vessels. The significance of these findings can be further ascertained through randomized trials. |
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ISSN: | 0167-594X 1573-7373 1573-7373 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s11060-024-04779-z |