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
Successful use of a patient specific 3D-printed biomodel as surgical guide for excision of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma extending to skull base: A case report
CONCLUSION: Incorporating 3D-printed biomodels in surgical practice should result in improved outcomes for the patients.PMID:38468658 | PMC:PMC10927217 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_743_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Fahad Zahid Ayesha Memon Moghira Siddiqui Muhammad Hammad Deewani Osama Asif Amin Javer Ahsan Ali Khan Source Type: research
Comparing redo surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery for recurrent, residual, and/or tumors showing progression in nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: Redo surgery is the superior choice in the treatment of recurrent/residual or progressing NFPAs if the tumor size is large and an immediate reduction in tumor burden through debulking is warranted. However, redo surgery is associated with a higher risk of visual loss, new endocrinopathies, and other complications, in contrast to SRS.PMID:38468659 | PMC:PMC10927195 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_907_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Muhammad Yousuf Ul Islam Saad Akhtar Roua Nasir Saad Bin Anis Haissan Iftikhar Farhan Raza Khan Russell Seth Martins Muhammad Ehsan Bari Urooba Ahmed Source Type: research
Steerable microcatheter for distal access of a giant cavernous carotid artery aneurysm during treatment with Pipeline Embolization Device: A case report and review of the literature
CONCLUSION: Steerable microcatheters may provide an option in treatment with flow-diverting stents for giant cerebral aneurysms where access to the distal parent artery is compromised.PMID:38468660 | PMC:PMC10927168 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_974_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Satoshi Inoue Atsushi Fujita Eiji Kurihara Takashi Sasayama Source Type: research
Calvarial multiple myeloma: Raindrop skull
CONCLUSION: Calvarial multiple myeloma is rare and requires a high index of suspicion to diagnose. "Raindrop skull" appearance is pathognomonic of calvarial multiple myeloma.PMID:38468661 | PMC:PMC10927176 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_874_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ali Alkhaibary Ahoud Alharbi Sami Khairy Source Type: research
Successful relief of central poststroke pain with BurstDR spinal cord stimulation: A case series
CONCLUSION: Two patients with CPSP were successfully treated with paddle lead SCS with BurstDR programming.PMID:38468662 | PMC:PMC10927220 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_696_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nisha L Busch Nathan Esplin Michael Patterson Nestor D Tomycz Source Type: research
Management of aggressive recurrent thoracic spine aneurysmal bone cyst in a 7-year-old male: A case report and review of the literature
CONCLUSION: This rare case report emphasizes the importance of a close follow-up protocol for spinal ABCs in the pediatric population. It highlights the challenges in managing these tumors and the need for vigilant monitoring to detect and address rapid recurrences.PMID:38468663 | PMC:PMC10927180 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_886_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Pedram Jahangiri Faramarz Roohollahi Zohreh Habibi Mohammad Hosein Mirbolouk Mohsen Rostami Source Type: research
Perspective: Operate on lumbar synovial cysts and avoid ineffective percutaneous techniques
CONCLUSIONS: Symptomatic LSC are best managed with direct or even partial operative resection/decompression with/without fusion. The use of varying percutaneous techniques classically fails, and increases multiple perioperative risks.PMID:38468664 | PMC:PMC10927199 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_95_2024 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nancy E Epstein Marc A Agulnick Source Type: research
