A challenging case of endoscopic third ventriculostomy
CONCLUSION: We believe that ETV should be carefully indicated in selected patients with Chiari II, post-infectious hydrocephalus, by experienced hands, as the surgical anatomy can be extremely complex and misleading.PMID:38468643 | PMC:PMC10927189 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_905_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Mohammed Yassaad Oudrhiri Rayhane Hamdaoui Zakaria Tlemcani Yasser Arkha Abdessamad El Ouahabi Source Type: research

Personalized 3D-printed cranial implants for complex cranioplasty using open-source software
CONCLUSION: 3D printing allows an excellent cranioplasty cosmesis achieved at a reasonable price without sacrificing patient outcomes. Wider implementation of this strategy can lead to significant healthcare cost savings.PMID:38468644 | PMC:PMC10927182 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_906_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Vjekoslav Kopa čin Vedran Zub čić Ivan Mumlek Dario Mu žević Alen Ron čević Ana-Maria Lazar Ana Kvolik Pavi ć Anamarija Soldo Koruga Zdravka Krivdi ć Ivana Martinovi ć Nenad Koruga Source Type: research

Secondary hypophysitis associated with Rathke's cleft cyst resembling a pituitary abscess
CONCLUSION: We report a case of hypophysitis secondary to RCC resembling PA with ring-shaped contrast enhancement on MRI and increased signal intensity on DWI. This case emphasizes the need for cautious diagnosis of secondary hypophysitis due to RCC in individuals with MRIs and clinical manifestations resembling an abscess.PMID:38468645 | PMC:PMC10927231 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_947_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Eri Inoue Irfan Kesumayadi Shingo Fujio Ryutaro Makino Tomoko Hanada Keisuke Masuda Nayuta Higa Shigeru Kawade Yuichiro Niihara Hirosuke Takagi Ikumi Kitazono Yutaka Takahashi Ryosuke Hanaya Source Type: research

Spinal adhesive arachnoiditis after spinal anesthesia complicated by communicating hydrocephalus - A case report
CONCLUSION: AA is a challenging condition associated with inflammation and scarring of the arachnoid membrane. The development of hydrocephalus following epidural anesthesia, in this case, highlights a rare manifestation of arachnoiditis. Further research and documentation are needed to understand better the underlying mechanisms and risk factors contributing to hydrocephalus in the context of AA following epidural anesthesia.PMID:38468646 | PMC:PMC10927229 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_933_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Abdulrahman Marzouq AlMutairi Mubasher Ahmed Abdulaziz Abdullah Basurrah Fayez Dhafer Alshehri Zaina Brinji Naseem Albargi Ahmed Adel Farag Source Type: research

Safety and timing of early therapeutic anticoagulation therapy after craniotomy
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that the initiation of therapeutic AC in postoperative craniotomy patients from postoperative days 2 to 10 did not result in any major complications. A prospective study is warranted to clarify the indications and safety of therapeutic AC after craniotomy.PMID:38468647 | PMC:PMC10927226 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_887_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: John M Wilson Kierany B Shelvin Sarah E Lawhon George A Crabill Ellery A Hayden Alan J Velander Source Type: research

Fungal symptomatic intracranial aneurysm treated with a flow diverting stent: A case report
CONCLUSION: IIAs grow rapidly, and the risk of rupture is high due to the weakening of the aneurysmal wall. To reduce the risks of rupture and recurrence after treatment, the infection should be treated before inserting a flow-diverting stent. Flow-diverting stent placement may be an effective treatment for IIA once the original infection has been cured.PMID:38468648 | PMC:PMC10927200 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_942_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Yosuke Fujimi Tomohiko Ozaki Nobuyuki Izutsu Shin Nakajima Yonehiro Kanemura Tomoki Kidani Saki Kawamoto Naoki Nishizawa Koji Kobayashi Toshiyuki Fujinaka Source Type: research

Primary anterior visual pathway germinoma in a 13-year-old boy: A case report
CONCLUSION: Histologic correlation is essential for appropriate treatment, alleviating symptoms, and avoiding irreversible vision loss.PMID:38468649 | PMC:PMC10927171 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_929_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Mosab Abbas Mariam Zuhair Enani Zehour Alsabban Abdelrazak Meliti Mohammed Homoud Source Type: research

Essentials for early diagnosis of primary intramedullary spinal cord lymphoma. How to suspect primary intramedullary spinal cord lymphoma early and proceed to invasive biopsy? A case report and literature review
CONCLUSION: In cases with poor response to treatment and a progressive course, PISCL should be considered, and spinal cord biopsy should be performed if PET shows increased 18F-FDG uptake and β2-MG is elevated in CSF.PMID:38468650 | PMC:PMC10927179 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_8_2024 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Seiji Shigekawa Akihiro Inoue Yukihiro Miyazaki Mashio Taniwaki Kota Kanehisa Sayaka Matsumoto Yoko Okada Riko Kitazawa Takeharu Kunieda Source Type: research

Single institution series describing external ventricular drain (EVD) placement and short- and long-term complications related to placement accuracy
CONCLUSION: In our cohort, although a clear relationship between inaccuracy and complication rates was not found, our data did demonstrate that left-sided EVDs were more likely to fail within the immediate postoperative time point, and patients who died were more likely to have a second, contralateral EVD placed.PMID:38468651 | PMC:PMC10927197 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_894_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nikhil Sharma Jeffery R Head Arka N Mallela Regan M Shanahan Stephen P Canton Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar Nicol ás Matheo Kass Fritz Steuer Lucille Cheng Michael Raver Edward G Andrews Source Type: research

Analysis of middle meningeal artery embolization for the treatment of chronic, acute on chronic, and subacute subdural hematomas
CONCLUSION: Our pilot study from a single center utilizing MMAE demonstrates that MMAE is successful without increasing treatment-related complications not only for cSDH but also in acute-on-cSDH and SDH with a subacute component.PMID:38468652 | PMC:PMC10927174 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_607_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Brandi Palmer Melody Campbell Kellie Maertz Laurie Narigon Karen Herzing Heena Santry William Boyce Ragavan Narayanan Akil Patel Source Type: research

Thermosensitive/thermochromic silicone and infrared thermography mapping in 60 consecutive cases of epilepsy surgery
CONCLUSION: We consider that the infrared thermography mapping using high-resolution infrared thermography cameras and the TTS are both accurate and safe methods to identify irritative areas in epilepsy surgeries.PMID:38468653 | PMC:PMC10927215 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_763_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Enrique de Font-R éaulx Andrea Solis-Santamaria Emilio Arch-Tirado Adalberto Gonz ález-Astiazarán Source Type: research

Perspective: Cervical laminoforaminotomy (CLF) is safer than anterior cervical diskectomy/fusion (ACDF) for lateral cervical disease
CONCLUSION: CLFs', whether performed open, minimally invasively, or microendoscopically, offer greater safety, major pros with few cons, and decreased costs vs. ACDF for lateral cervical disease.PMID:38468654 | PMC:PMC10927205 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_61_2024 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nancy E Epstein Marc A Agulnick Source Type: research

Neurosurgical trips to war zones: Mission (im)possible?
Surg Neurol Int. 2024 Feb 2;15:32. doi: 10.25259/SNI_918_2023. eCollection 2024.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38468655 | PMC:PMC10927170 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_918_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Zahraa F Al-Sharshahi Zaid Aljuboori Alejandro Carrasquilla Alexandra Malone Keenan Boulnemour Wamedh Esam Matti Ernest J Barth élemy Farhan A Mirza Source Type: research

Usefulness of combined bypass surgery for moyamoya disease in infants under 1 year of age: A technical case report
CONCLUSION: Direct bypass for MMD patients aged <1 year is technically challenging; however, the vessels can be connected if the procedure is carefully performed with consideration of the characteristics of the infant's vessels.PMID:38468656 | PMC:PMC10927214 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_868_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Masashi Kuwabara Takahito Okazaki Daizo Ishii Hiroshi Kondo Masahiro Hosogai Takeshi Hara Yuyo Maeda Nobutaka Horie Source Type: research

Management of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea as a rare complication of antiphospholipid syndrome
CONCLUSION: CSF rhinorrhea is uncommon and never previously reported associated with SVC thrombosis induced by antiphospholipid syndrome. A combination of endovascular techniques and surgical repair is recommended for this challenging presentation.PMID:38468657 | PMC:PMC10927183 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_32_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Elissa Xian Joel Hardman Geoffrey Parker Arjuna Nirmalananda Source Type: research