Critical ICP thresholds in relation to outcome: Is 22 mmHg really the answer?
ConclusionsUsing identical methods and closely comparable cohorts, the critical thresholds for ICP found in the study by Sorrentino et al. could not be reproduced. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - February 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
One-stage posterior transpedicular debridement, hemi-interbody and unilateral-posterior bone grafting, and instrumentation for the treatment of thoracic spinal tuberculosis: a retrospective study
ConclusionsOne-stage posterior transpedicular debridement, hemi-interbody and unilateral posterior bone grafting, and instrumentation are effective and feasible treatment methods for thoracic spinal tuberculosis. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - February 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Cerebral circulation time on DSA after thrombectomy associated with hemorrhagic transformation in acute ischemic stroke
ConclusionShorter post-thrombectomy CCT was independently associated with HT. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - February 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Cerebrovascular reactivity (PRx) and optimal cerebral perfusion pressure in elderly with traumatic brain injury
ConclusionsThe elderly exhibit higher PRx and CPPopt. High PRx influences outcome negatively in the elderly but less than in younger patients. The elderly do not show better outcome when CPP is close to CPPopt in contrast to younger patients. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - February 2, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Biportal endoscopic bone graft repair and percutaneous screw fixation for lumbar spondylolysis —technical note and clinical outcomes
ConclusionThe BESS procedure for lumbar spondylolysis ensures a clean and prepared defect site for grafting and encourages successful osseous fusion, spotlighting its potential as a viable surgical strategy in managing this condition. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - February 2, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Identification and decompression of superior cluneal nerve implicated in low back pain
ConclusionsThe SCN is most readily identified upon opening of the thoracolumbar fascia. To identify as many SCN branches as possible, our 3-step method may be useful. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - February 2, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
How I do it: dual operation channels percutaneous endoscopic far-lateral transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion
ConclusionLumbar interbody fusion was performed successfully using a far-lateral transforaminal approach combined with dual operation channels of percutaneous endoscopic-assisted technique. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - February 2, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Letter to the editor regarding promotion of a neurosurgical academic journal on social media: a 1-year experience
(Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - February 2, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
How I do it? Surgical clipping of a large right internal carotid artery-superior hypophyseal artery aneurysm
ConclusionThis report aims to shed light on the intricacies involved in clipping ICA-SHA aneurysms. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - February 2, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Radiofrequency thermocoagulation under neuromonitoring guidance and general anesthesia for treatment of refractory trigeminal neuralgia
ConclusionaSEP enable accurate localization of involved trigeminal branches during RFT and allow performing the procedure under general anesthesia. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - February 2, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of percutaneous balloon compression for bilateral trigeminal neuralgia: a retrospective study
ConclusionsThe results indicate that PBC is an effective and relatively safe method for treating BTN, offering a valuable option for pain control in these rare cases of TN. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - January 30, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Stability of infundibular dilatations: a single center follow-up study and systematic review of the literature
ConclusionTypical infundibular dilatations seem to be benign anatomical variants that are stable and, thus, do not need prophylactic treatment or imaging follow-up. Likely, the SAHs reported from IDs were actually caused by misdiagnosed preaneurysmal lesions. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - January 30, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Trans-lateral ventricular approach for surgical treatment of high-located P2 –P3 junction posterior cerebral artery aneurysms: from anatomical research to clinical application
ConclusionWhile endovascular therapy remains primary, this study demonstrates the viability of navigation-guided TVA for select high-located P2 –P3 junction PCA aneurysms. Successes and challenges underscore the importance of patient selection and anatomical awareness. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - January 30, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
How I do it: single-staged emergency neurosurgical management of frontal penetrating craniocerebral injury with depressed skull fracture
ConclusionPerforming wounded skin closure first and then a tailored coronal approach with free pericranial flap and a craniotomy encompassing the depressed skull fracture allows to treat frontal penetrating craniocerebral injury in an easy-to-reproduce manner. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - January 30, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Intraoperative ultrasonography in microsurgical resection of vestibular schwannomas via retrosigmoid approach: surgical technique and proof-of-concept illustrative case series
ConclusionioUS is a cost-effective, safe, and easy-to-use intraoperative adjunctive tool that can provide a significant assistance during VS surgery. It can potentially improve patient safety and reduce complication rates. Its efficacy on clinical outcomes, operative time, and complication rate should be validated in further studies. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - January 30, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
