Extraocular muscle electromyographic recordings for intraoperative monitoring of cranial nerves III, IV, and VI: a single-center experience with intraorbital electrodes
CONCLUSIONS: The 25-mm shaft-insulated intraorbital electrode facilitates robust and consistent electromyographic recordings of EOMs that are advantageous over existing techniques. Combined with the relative ease of needle placement and low rate of complications, the technique is practical for neuromonitoring during craniotomies.PMID:38579353 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS231867 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tatsuya Oishi Jamie J Van Gompel Michael J Link Maria Peris Celda David J Daniels Jonathan M Morris Ernest M Hoffman Source Type: research
The first neurosurgical service in Texas: neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (1937-2023)
J Neurosurg. 2024 Apr 5:1-9. doi: 10.3171/2024.1.JNS232418. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe authors present a historical analysis of the first neurosurgical service in Texas. Initially established as a subdivision within the Department of Surgery in the early 1900s, this service eventually evolved into the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). The pivotal contributions of individual chiefs of neurosurgery throughout the years are highlighted, emphasizing their roles in shaping the growth of the neurosurgery division. The challenges faced by the neurosurgical division are documented,...
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Pablo A Vald és Adam Husain Alejandro Alonzo Anthony Price Anna M Nia Ken Maynard Matias Costa Patrick J Karas Rishi R Lall Rudy P Briner Peter Kan Source Type: research
Development and validation of machine learning models to predict postoperative infarction in moyamoya disease
CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates the usefulness of employing machine learning techniques with routine perioperative data to predict the occurrence of cerebral infarction after revascularization procedures in patients with MMD.PMID:38579355 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS232173 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Yutaro Fuse Kazuki Ishii Fumiaki Kanamori Shintaro Oyama Takahiro Imaizumi Yoshio Araki Kinya Yokoyama Syuntaro Takasu Yukio Seki Ryuta Saito Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid in the management of chronic subdural hematoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that TXA might be a promising agent for reducing the risk of CSDH recurrence without elevating the risk of complications. However, these results should be interpreted cautiously due to the limited number of studies included and the methodological heterogeneity. Further large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings.PMID:38579356 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS232463 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Basel Musmar Atakan Orscelik Hamza Salim Nimer Adeeb Samantha Spellicy Jihad Abdelgadir Jehad Azar Hugo H Cuellar-Saenz Bharat Guthikonda Pascal Jabbour David Hasan Source Type: research
Generation and applications of synthetic computed tomography images for neurosurgical planning
CONCLUSIONS: The generation of high-resolution CT scans from MR images through cGAN offers promise for a wide range of applications in cranial and spinal neurosurgery, especially as an adjunct for preoperative evaluation. Optimizing cGAN performance on specific anatomical regions may increase its clinical viability.PMID:38579358 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS232196 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Yiheng Tan Ruchit V Patel Zongming Wang Yu Luo Jinping Chen Jie Luo Wenli Chen Zhigang Mao Raymond Y Huang Haijun Wang Wenya Linda Bi Shun Yao Source Type: research
Rates of operative intervention and in-hospital mortality following subarachnoid hemorrhage in patients with COVID-19
CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 had significant impacts on patients with nontraumatic SAH. Specifically, patients with COVID-19 were significantly less likely to undergo surgery and had higher in-hospital mortality rates; however, for patients who did undergo procedural intervention, there was no significant difference in the type of intervention. Multiple factors, from medical acuity to healthcare system limitations, may contribute to these findings. Further retrospective research is needed to identify both specific causes of lower intervention rates and other potential nonaneurysmal causes of SAH in patients with COVID-19.PMID:385...
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Jonathan Dallas Benjamin Fixman Li Ding Michelle Lin Vincent N Nguyen Frank J Attenello William J Mack Source Type: research
Purely endoscopic subtemporal keyhole anterior transpetrosal approach to access the petrous apex region: surgical techniques and early results
CONCLUSIONS: An eATPA allows a direct route to access Meckel's cave and posterior cranial fossa lesions similar to conventional mATPA, with shortening the operative time and reducing the risk of postoperative temporal lobe edema. This eATPA is considered one of the new surgical techniques that can be expected to develop in the future.PMID:38579340 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS231774 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Hiroki Morisako Tsuyoshi Sasaki Masaki Ikegami Yuta Tanoue Hiroki Ohata Sachin Ranganatha Goudihalli Juan Carlos Fernandez-Miranda Kenji Ohata Takeo Goto Source Type: research
Incidence, predictors, and outcomes of malignant cerebral edema in acute basilar artery occlusion after endovascular treatment: a secondary analysis of the ATTENTION trial
CONCLUSIONS: MCE is not uncommon in BAO patients undergoing EVT and is associated with poor outcomes. Baseline GCS score and the number of procedures were predictors of MCE. In clinical practice, it is crucial that physicians identifying MCE after EVT in patients with BAO and identification of MCE will help in the selection of an appropriate pharmacological treatment strategy and close monitoring.PMID:38579342 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS232085 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Xianjun Huang Hao Wang Yachen Ji Chunrong Tao Xianjin Shang Chuyuan Ni Junfeng Xu Xiangjun Xu Wei Hu Zhiming Zhou Source Type: research
The intersection of race and social determinants of health on clinical outcome of glioblastoma patients
CONCLUSIONS: This study is the first to report on race and SDoH of a cohort using the latest WHO criteria for GBM classification. In contrast to previous literature, the study cohort exhibits a higher proportion of non-White patients with GBM, similar to the representation of non-White individuals in the general US population. This study corroborates the impact of SDoH and not race on LOS and discharge location. Initiatives to identify and address these barriers are crucial for enhancing the care of all GBM patients.PMID:38579343 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS232702 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Zerubabbel K Asfaw Gianina C Hernandez-Marquez Anant Naik Tirone Young Ruben Vega Perez Nina Bickell Isabelle M Germano Source Type: research
Surgical intervention for cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related lobar intracerebral hemorrhage: a systematic review
CONCLUSIONS: Surgery in CAA-related ICH is safe with no substantial IOH, POH, and early recurrent hemorrhage risk. Outcome appears to be poor, however, especially in older patients, although good quality of evidence is lacking. Patients with CAA should not be excluded from ongoing surgery RCTs in ICH to enable future subgroup analysis of this specific patient population.PMID:38579346 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS231852 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ole F de Bruin Sabine Voigt Jan W Schoones Wouter A Moojen Ellis S van Etten Marieke J H Wermer Source Type: research
Association between polymorphism in the MTHFR gene and encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis-induced collateral circulation formation
CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that the MTHFR rs9651118 polymorphism is a good biomarker for collateral vascular network formation after EDAS in MMD patients.PMID:38579348 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS232121 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Gan Gao Xiang-Yang Bao Qian-Nan Wang Xiao-Peng Wang Fang-Bin Hao Si-Meng Liu Min-Jie Wang Qing-Bao Guo Jing-Jie Li Lian Duan Source Type: research
Experiences with pregnancy and child-rearing, advice for future mothers, and suggestions for improving the system: a qualitative study of women in neurosurgery
CONCLUSIONS: The authors' data have illustrated the themes of the experiences and thoughts of women in a field where pregnancy and child-rearing are arguably the most challenging of any occupation. Resources such as improved on-site daycare and organized, program-specific information sets for future mothers appear to comprise a consensus of suggested solutions by the women directly experiencing these challenges. The authors' results may be useful in guiding system-wide changes that may improve the field of neurosurgery for current and future mothers.PMID:38579349 | DOI:10.3171/2023.12.JNS232445 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Kyle V Cicalese Kendall L Kruszewski Asha Krishnakumar Kathryn L Holloway Source Type: research
Editorial. How to have it all
J Neurosurg. 2024 Apr 5:1-2. doi: 10.3171/2024.1.JNS232800. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38579350 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS232800 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Alexandra D Beier Source Type: research
Extraocular muscle electromyographic recordings for intraoperative monitoring of cranial nerves III, IV, and VI: a single-center experience with intraorbital electrodes
CONCLUSIONS: The 25-mm shaft-insulated intraorbital electrode facilitates robust and consistent electromyographic recordings of EOMs that are advantageous over existing techniques. Combined with the relative ease of needle placement and low rate of complications, the technique is practical for neuromonitoring during craniotomies.PMID:38579353 | DOI:10.3171/2024.1.JNS231867 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tatsuya Oishi Jamie J Van Gompel Michael J Link Maria Peris Celda David J Daniels Jonathan M Morris Ernest M Hoffman Source Type: research
The first neurosurgical service in Texas: neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (1937-2023)
J Neurosurg. 2024 Apr 5:1-9. doi: 10.3171/2024.1.JNS232418. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe authors present a historical analysis of the first neurosurgical service in Texas. Initially established as a subdivision within the Department of Surgery in the early 1900s, this service eventually evolved into the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). The pivotal contributions of individual chiefs of neurosurgery throughout the years are highlighted, emphasizing their roles in shaping the growth of the neurosurgery division. The challenges faced by the neurosurgical division are documented,...
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Pablo A Vald és Adam Husain Alejandro Alonzo Anthony Price Anna M Nia Ken Maynard Matias Costa Patrick J Karas Rishi R Lall Rudy P Briner Peter Kan Source Type: research
