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
The start-up of a neurosurgical service in an East Indonesian archipelagic province: The first 2-year experience of North Maluku Database in Neurosurgery (NOMADEN)
CONCLUSION: A large portion of neurosurgical patients in North Maluku were those young and at productive age who were transported from outside Ternate with acute neurological disease (particularly neurotrauma). Distance and geographical circumstances may have a profound effect on access to neurosurgical services.PMID:38468665 | PMC:PMC10927227 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_1026_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Aryandhito Widhi Nugroho Source Type: research
Combined endoscopic transorbital and transnasal approach for the management of a solitary plasmacytoma of the sphenoid bone: A case report and literature review
CONCLUSION: Surgical resection and radiotherapy may achieve remission of these lesions; however, recurrence rates remain high despite any treatment modality. Patients with this condition must be followed up with a multidisciplinary team due to the high risk of multiple myeloma progression.PMID:38468666 | PMC:PMC10927175 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_915_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Omar R Ortega-Ruiz Jorge Armando Lara Olivas Marcos V Sangrador-Deitos Ricardo Marian Maga ña Jose Augusto Ruiz Gurria Juan Luis Gomez Amador Source Type: research
Traumatic penetrating head injury by crossbow projectiles: A case report and literature review
CONCLUSION: A thorough assessment in a multidisciplinary trauma center and the availability of a subspecialty care team, including neurosurgery and otolaryngology, are paramount in such cases. The vascular imaging should be done before and after any planned surgical intervention. Emergent and elective surgical airway management should be considered and made available throughout the stabilization and care of the acute injury. Surgical management should be planned to remove the object with adequate exposure to facilitate visualization, removal, and the possible need for further intervention, including anticipating aerodigest...
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Moath Abdullah Khayat Hassan Khayat Mohamed Rashed Alhantoobi Majid Aljoghaiman Doron D Sommer Almunder Algird Daipayan Guha Source Type: research
Trigeminal neuralgia secondary to epidermoid cyst and neurovascular conflict: An illustrative case with literature review
CONCLUSION: TN secondary to EC in association with a NVC is a rare phenomenon, due to the growth pattern of the EC. TN may remit if an appropriate treatment is carried out. In cases of NVC, an MVD is required apart from an appropriate resection to achieve pain relief.PMID:38468668 | PMC:PMC10927216 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_925_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Rogelio Revuelta-Guti érrez Oscar Rub én Contreras-Vázquez Fernando Pi ñón-Jiménez Jaime Jes ús Martínez-Anda Source Type: research
Non-sinus type of transverse sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas on the arachnoid granulation of the dural sinus wall
CONCLUSION: Non-sinus-type DAVFs with shunt points located on the AG may be one of the presentations of an on-the-wall-type DAVF.PMID:38468669 | PMC:PMC10927206 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_930_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tomoaki Suzuki Hitoshi Hasegawa Kouichirou Okamoto Kohei Shibuya Hidemoto Fujiwara Makoto Oishi Source Type: research
Middle meningeal artery arising from the petrous internal carotid artery: Outcome of unusual stapedial artery regression
CONCLUSION: Embryologically, this variant anatomy signifies an atypical regression of the distal stapedial artery and its connection to the external carotid artery. Surgeons who operate on the skull base, vascular interventionalists, and radiologists should be aware of this potential anatomical variation of the skull base.PMID:38468670 | PMC:PMC10927193 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_962_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tara Tritsch Mohammadali M Shoja R Isaiah Tubbs R Shane Tubbs Source Type: research
Inferior temporal quadrantanopia associated with pituitary adenomas and a potential mechanism of excessive optic nerve bending
CONCLUSION: In some pituitary adenomas, visual field defects begin inferiorly. This may be caused by optic nerve compression on the superior surface by the bony margin of the optic canal exit. Therefore, pituitary adenomas should be considered in patients with atypical visual field defects.PMID:38468671 | PMC:PMC10927194 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_909_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Munehiro Demura Yasuo Sasagawa Yasuhiko Hayashi Osamu Tachibana Mitsutoshi Nakada Source Type: research
Extremely slow-growing cerebellar ganglioglioma in an elderly patient
CONCLUSION: Our patient presented a very rare case of extremely slow-growing elderly ganglioglioma in the cerebellum. In patients with gangliogliomas, long-term follow-up is important because the disease may become symptomatic at an older age.PMID:38468672 | PMC:PMC10927177 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_806_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nao Ohtani Takahiro Sasaki Toshikazu Yamoto Junya Fukai Hiroki Nishibayashi Naoyuki Nakao Source Type: research
Addressing healthcare disparities in homeless neurosurgical patients: A comprehensive literature review on strategies for equitable care and improved outcomes
CONCLUSION: Inadequate healthcare for homeless individuals leads to increased readmissions, longer hospital stays, and higher costs. Medical respites are a viable solution, but limited resources hamper their effectiveness. Therefore, it is crucial to facilitate cooperation between hospitals, respites, and other entities. Future research should focus on disparity in neurosurgical procedures and explore alternative services. An interdisciplinary approach is key to addressing healthcare inequalities.PMID:38468673 | PMC:PMC10927211 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_549_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Albert Alan Michelle Ennabe James Withers Neil Joshi Martin Weinand Source Type: research
Postoperative discal pseudocyst: Report of A case with an unusual complication after microlumbar discectomy and successful treatment by transforaminal endoscopic lumbar decompression
CONCLUSION: This article reports the rare occurrence of discal pseudocyst and highlights the use of endoscopic techniques in its surgical management. Surgeons should be aware of the minimally invasive techniques, as they can offer less morbidity, shorter recovery times, and reduced healthcare costs compared to traditional open surgery.PMID:38468674 | PMC:PMC10927204 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_892_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Prasad R Patgaonkar Sagar Kishor Kokate S Subith Pushkar S Borole Source Type: research
Massive bilateral paraclinoidal subdural empyema and parenchymal temporopolar abscess with anatomical infection pathway in a chronic inhaling cocaine-addicted patient: A case report and literature review
CONCLUSION: The treatment involved an endoscopic endonasal approach, followed by a right frontal-temporal approach to obtain tissue samples for bacterial analysis and surgical debridement of the suppurative process. Targeted antibiotic therapy helped restore the patient's neurological status.PMID:38468675 | PMC:PMC10927190 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_965_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Giuseppe Corazzelli Sergio Corvino Giulio Di Noto Cristiana Germano Simona Buonamassa Salvatore Di Colandrea Raffaele de Falco Antonio Bocchetti Source Type: research
