Predicting the Risk of Postoperative Complications of Schwannoma Surgery: Development and Assessment of a New Predictive Nomogram
Conclusion This new risk nomogram for postoperative complications of schwannoma surgery has taken age, tumor location, symptoms, and surgical approach into account. It has reasonable predictive accuracy and can be conveniently used. It shall help patients understand the risk of postoperative complications before surgery, and offer guidance to surgeons in deciding on the surgical approach. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - May 10, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Lin, Yutian Li, Peifeng Chen, Xiangxiang Zhu, Junyi Lu, Yingfeng Yu, Fangzheng Xiao, Jian Wang, Jian Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Minimally Invasive Transpedicular Screw Fixation: Review of 152 Cases in a Single Institution. Steep or Shallow Learning Curve?
Conclusions Some advantages of MISS techniques could be observed with the very first cases and were not related significantly with the surgeon's experience with MISS. With the acquisition of more experience, some disadvantages of MISS techniques such as longer operative time and longer X-ray exposure can be substantially reduced. Surgical experience, familiarity of the team with the MISS instrumentation, and good patient selection are crucial for achieving all the benefits of MISS. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |...
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - April 19, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Gabrovsky, Nikolay Ilkov, Petar Laleva, Maria Iliev, Cvetoslav Gabrovsky, Stefan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Effects of Methylprednisolone in the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries by Evaluation of microRNA-21: An Experimental Study
Conclusions miR-21 supports the beneficial aspects of the body's healing mechanisms following SCI. In the acute phase, the use of methylprednisolone increases miR-21 expression in the early period of trauma. Methylprednisolone increases some astrogliosis and inflammation biomarkers' levels; however, it did not affect the apoptotic biomarkers. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - April 19, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Abdallah, Anas Tekin, Abdurrahim Oztanir, Mustafa Namik S üsgün, Seda Yabac ı, Ayşegül Çınar, İrfan Can, Engin Tokar, Sad ık Akba ş, Fahri Seyithano ğlu, Mehmet Hakan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Association of Neurosurgeons in the German Democratic Republic and its First Congresses in Divided Germany
J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743533The German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC) was founded in Bonn in 1950 and saw itself as the all-German representation of neurosurgeons. The development of neurosurgery in divided Germany was different in each case as part of a system and was not unaffected by the confrontation between the two blocs (cold war), which also had a negative impact on the field of science. Thus, early on, restrictions on intra-German travel from the East made normal relations difficult. But travel restrictions also came from the West, where an Allied Travel Office in West Berlin decid...
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - April 19, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Synowitz, Michael Rosenow, Detlef Synowitz, Hans-Joachim Tags: Historical Article Source Type: research

Bipolar Lumbar Radiofrequency Medial Branch Neurotomy in a Patient with Deep Brain Stimulation Implant
We present an illustrative case of a patient with deep brain stimulation system treated with bipolar medial branch neurotomy using a two-needle technique. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - April 19, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Bara, Gregor A. Salemdawod, Abdallah Vychopen, Martin Rana, Shaleen Vatter, Hartmut Maciaczyk, Jaroslaw Scorzin, Jasmin Banat, Mohammed Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Single-Stage Posterior Transpedicular Corpectomy and 360-Degree Reconstruction for Thoracic and Lumbar Burst Fractures: Technical Nuances and Outcomes
Conclusion Single-stage posterior corpectomy and fixation is a safe and effective approach for thoracic and lumbar burst fractures. It provides excellent 360-degree reconstruction in a single surgical stage with satisfactory results in terms of kyphosis reduction, biomechanical stability, and reduced invasiveness. Spinal navigation represents a fundamental tool to overcome some anatomical limits of the presented technique. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part ...
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - April 6, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Anania, Carla Daniela Bono, Beatrice Claudia Tropeano, Mariapia Fornari, Maurizio Servadei, Franco Costa, Francesco Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research

Impact of COVID-19 on the Neurosurgical Resident Training Program: an Early Experience
Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions significantly affected the neurosurgical training program. Innovative solutions need to be developed to increase teaching and research capacities of neurosurgical residents as well as to improve surgical skills by installing surgical skill laboratories or similar constructs. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - February 21, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Omer, Mazin Al-Afif, Shadi Machetanz, Kathrin Bettag, Christoph Tatagiba, Marcos Rohde, Veit Krauss, Joachim K. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Proper Head Rotation when Performing Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm: An Orthometric Consideration Based on Preoperative MRI
Conclusion Turning the patient's head 10 degrees away from the affected side was generally appropriate for performing MVD surgery because it provided a mean microscope angle of 48 degrees. However, some patients had corner values for the sigmoid angle, REZ-SEA, and sigmoid sinus diameter. Rotating a patient's head based on precise calculations from preoperative MRI helps to achieve successful surgery. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - February 15, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ko, Hak-cheol Lee, Seung Hwan Shin, Hee Sup Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Therapeutic Strategies in Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage and Outcomes
Conclusion Of the many therapeutic strategies available for TICH, very few therapies have proven to be beneficial [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - February 14, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Singh, Amanjung Trivedi, Radhika Ahmed, Nasim Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

ShuntScope-Guided Versus Free-Hand Technique for Ventricular Catheter Placement: A Retrospective Comparative Study of Intraventricular Catheter Tip Position and Complication Rate
Conclusion VC placement using the SG technique is a safe and effective procedure, which enabled a significantly higher success rate and lower revision and complication rate. Accordingly, we recommend using the SG technique especially in patients with difficult anatomy. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - February 10, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Issa, Mohammed Nofal, Mohammed Miotk, Nikolai Seitz, Angelika Unterberg, Andreas El Damaty, Ahmed Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Minimally Neural Retractive, Total Annular Resection, Transforaminal Endoscopic (TARTE) Approach for Severely Canal Compromising Lumbar Disk Herniation Accompanied by a Neurologic Deficit
Conclusion The transforaminal endoscopic approach for broad-based severely canal compromising LDH can be considered a feasible surgical option for an experienced surgeon. With total annular resection and pushdown of migrated fragments, safe and complete removal of LDH was possible in patients with a neurologic deficit. Total annular resection may increase the overall but not the early recurrence rate. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - February 2, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Kim, Hyeun Sung Kim, Ji Yeon Lee, Yeon Jin Lee, Jun Hyung Jang, Il-Tae Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Thoracolumbar Instrumentation Surgery in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: A Case-Control Study
Conclusion PD patients exhibit challenging biomechanical demands on instrumenting the spine. Besides osteoporosis, especially sagittal imbalance, gait disturbance, and altered muscle tone may be contributive. PD patients may particularly profit from navigated and less invasive surgical techniques. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - January 31, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Spindler, Philipp Tkatschenko, Dimitri Alzoobi, Yasmin Kuebler, Dorothee K ühn, Andrea A. Schneider, Gerd-Helge Prinz, Vincent Vajkoczy, Peter Faust, Katharina Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Shunt Dependence after Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Intraventricular Fibrinolysis with uPA versus rt-PA
Conclusion Our data suggest that both uPA and rt-PA are safe and comparable regarding incidence of communicating hydrocephalus, and age and mGS are predictive for mortality. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - January 31, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Covrig, Raul-Ciprian Schellinger, Peter D. Glahn, Joerg Alomari, Ali Schmieder, Kirsten Wiese, M. Knappe, Ulrich Johannes Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Erratum to: Skull Base Meningiomas: Is Surgical Resection Enough? Outcome Evaluation and Prognostic Factors Analysis in a Single-Center Cohort
J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742725 Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - January 31, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Pessina, Federico Navarria, Pierina Rossini, Zefferino Clerici, Elena Fornari, Maurizio Politi, Letterio S. Scorsetti, Marta Servadei, Franco Tags: Erratum Source Type: research

Onyx Embolization of an Indirect Carotid –Cavernous Fistula with Cortical Venous Reflux: Technical note
Conclusion Multimodal onyx embolization is an effective option for the treatment of a complex symptomatic iCCF. If CVR is identified, these lesions should be promptly treated to prevent hemorrhage secondary to rupture. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - January 24, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Abaunza-Camacho, Juan Felipe Vergara-Garcia, David Madrinan-Navia, Humberto Riveros, William Mauricio Caballero, Alberto Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research