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
Outcomes of patients with head injuries transported by a physician-staffed helicopter using the keyword method in Japan
Surg Neurol Int. 2024 Feb 16;15:52. doi: 10.25259/SNI_976_2023. eCollection 2024.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38468676 | PMC:PMC10927225 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_976_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Youichi Yanagawa Chihiro Maekawa Noriko Tanaka Michika Hamada Soichiro Ota Hiroaki Taniguchi Kenji Kawai Tatsuro Sakai Tadashi Ishihara Hiroki Nagasawa Source Type: research
Traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the middle meningeal artery treated with selective coil embolization: A case report
CONCLUSION: AVF with a direct shunt from the MMA to MMV after head trauma can be effectively and safely treated with coil embolization alone, despite the need for long-term postoperative follow-up.PMID:38468677 | PMC:PMC10927187 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_19_2024 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ryo Aiura Eisuke Hirose Marina Hirato Arisa Umesaki Sadayoshi Nakayama Tomoyuki Tsumoto Source Type: research
A case that encapsulates the challenges of being a neurosurgeon in war-torn countries: Perspectives from Iraq
CONCLUSION: The case highlights the challenges of practicing vascular neurosurgery in Iraq and the impact of financial constraints on the management of MIA. It emphasizes the need for increased resources and expertise in the country's healthcare system to provide optimal care for patients with life-threatening conditions.PMID:38468678 | PMC:PMC10927172 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_643_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Yara Alfawares Mustafa Ismail Vishan P Ramanathan Norberto Andaluz Samer S Hoz Source Type: research
Delayed postoperative erosion of hypopharynx after anterior hardware extrusion: A case report
CONCLUSION: Pharyngeal perforation after ACF is typically associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Stringent preoperative assessment, utilizing X-rays, magnetic resonance/CT studies, and ENT specialists to perform indirect laryngoscopy, may optimize postoperative outcomes.PMID:38468679 | PMC:PMC10927207 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_980_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Dimitrios Papadakos Dionysia Fermeli Panagiotis Tsipouriaris Theofanis Vrettos Nikolaos Mastronikolis Constantine Constantoyannis Source Type: research
Fontanellar bone - A rarity in pediatric cranial abnormalities
CONCLUSION: This case provides valuable insights into fontanellar bone, emphasizing its consideration in differential diagnoses for almost closed anterior fontanelles. The report aims to enhance awareness and understanding of this rare condition, promoting accurate diagnosis and optimal patient outcomes.PMID:38468680 | PMC:PMC10927169 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_6_2024 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ibrahim H Alahmed Abdulelah S Almousa Abdulsalam Aleid Source Type: research
Adjuvant proton beam therapy in patients with grade 2 meningiomas
CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that adjuvant PBT is well tolerated with minimal radiation toxicity. Alternative to photon radiation, PBT may be considered at least as safe and effective for adjuvant treatment of WHO grade 2 meningiomas when it is available.PMID:38468681 | PMC:PMC10927181 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_485_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Taylor Anne Wilson Joseph I Kang Lei Huang Alexandra Vacaru Kevin Nogueira Martins Warren W Boling Source Type: research
Stereotactic placement of dual lumen catheter system for continuous drainage, irrigation, and intraventricular antibiotic therapy for treatment of brain abscess with ventriculitis - A case report and literature review
CONCLUSION: The use of the dual lumen system represented a significant advancement in this case, addressing the limitations of conventional treatments. Its ability to maintain intracranial pressure within optimal limits while providing localized, continuous treatment was pivotal. This case highlights the potential of the dual lumen catheter in managing complex neurosurgical infections and underscores the need for further research to establish its efficacy in broader clinical applications.PMID:38468682 | PMC:PMC10927178 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_977_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Domenico Policicchio Lucio Cosco Giuseppe Mauro Alfonso Nicola Iannello Luigi Santaguida Virginia Vescio Giosu é Dipellegrini Source Type: research
A computed tomography (CT)-based morphometric study of various skull base parameters and their anatomical relationships relevant to endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery
CONCLUSION: The results of our study can be utilized for a better understanding of the anatomy of the skull base. In skull base pathologies with distorted anatomical landmarks, a basic understanding of their interrelations can be used to have a better anatomical orientation. All these measures can help in avoiding complications and make extended endoscopic approaches safe.PMID:38468683 | PMC:PMC10927203 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_1010_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: V L Ganesh Sundarakrishnan Dharanipathy V Pavana Amandeep Kumar Leve Joseph Devarajan Sebastian Ajay Garg Source Type: research
Ossifying fibroma of the ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses: A report of a rare case and literature review
CONCLUSION: Involvement of the ethmoid sinus with OF is a rare condition; therefore, we examined the literature for similar cases to highlight the possible clinical presentation and management. Endoscopic management is a safe, effective approach with a low rate of complications.PMID:38468684 | PMC:PMC10927173 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_182_2023 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Mohammed A Azab Source Type: research
Dural composite hemangioendothelioma: The first intracranial case
CONCLUSION: The spectrum of mesenchymal neoplasms within the cranium expands to encompass CHE.PMID:38468685 | PMC:PMC10927221 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_3_2024 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Alice Liu Joshua S Bauer Chun-Chieh Lin Geoff Appelboom George Zanazzi Source Type: research
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
