Spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas: clinical results and quality of life assessment with surgical treatment as a crucial therapy. The joint experience of two centers
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Source: World Neurosurgery - October 16, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Fiaschi Pietro, Prior Alessandro, Sbaffi Pier Filippo, Bizzi Fabiola Psy.D., D'Andrea Alessandro, Cagetti Bernarda, Badaloni Filippo, Allegretti Luca, Mavilio Nicola, Padolecchia Riccardo, Valsania Valtero, Zona Gianluigi Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Differences in the electrophysiological monitoring results of spinal cord arteriovenous and intramedullary spinal cord cavernous malformations
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Source: World Neurosurgery - October 16, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Xiaoyu Li, Zhang Hongqi, Feng Ling, Chuan He, Jian Ren Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Activation of blood coagulation after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage: a prospective observational trial by rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM ®)
Aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) is reported to actuate blood coagulation. Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM ®) is a dynamic haemostatic test that can differentiate various coagulation abnormalities, for example, increased coagulation activity can be detected as a wider amplitude of tracing (maximal clot firmness [MCF]). Previously, ROTEM® has not been used to evaluate coagulation changes after aSAH. The aim of this prospective, observational study was to evaluate the on-going coagulation process in patients with aSAH by comparing their ROTEM assay results to the control values obtained from patients undergo...
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 16, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Annukka S. Vahtera, Eija K. Junttila, L Ville Jalkanen, Heini S. Huhtala, Ksenia V. Katanandova, Pauli T. H élen, Anne H. Kuitunen Tags: Original article Source Type: research

The efficacy and safety of intravenous tranexamic acid in reducing surgical blood loss in posterior lumbar interbody fusion for the adult: a systematic review and a Meta-Analysis
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid (TXA), we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on intravenous TXA in posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) in adults. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 15, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Min Gong, Guoming Liu, Li Chen, Chen, Zhou Xiang Tags: Literature Reviews Source Type: research

Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma: Correlation of Timing of Surgical Decompression and MRI Findings with Functional Neurological Outcome
We present a retrospective study of SSEH, to determine the correlation between the timing of surgical intervention and changes in the spinal cord signal on MRI with the neurological outcome. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 15, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Saleh Baeesa, Peter Jarzem, Mohammed Mansi, Rakan Bokhari, Mahdi Bassi Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Skin glue for wounds closure in brain surgery. Our updated experience
This study presents our long-term experience. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 15, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Leonello Tacconi, Roberto Spinelli, Francesco Signorelli Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Endoscopic endonasal approach combined with a simultaneous transcranial approach for giant pituitary tumors
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Source: World Neurosurgery - October 15, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Daisuke Kuga, Masahiro Toda, Hiroyuki Ozawa, Kaoru Ogawa, Kazunari Yoshida Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research

Carotid Stenosis: Utility of Diagnostic Angiography
Carotid artery stenosis is frequently diagnosed through screening tests with non-invasive imaging. Because of differences noted between the various modalities, we sought to investigate our experience comparing non-invasive imaging (ultrasound, CT angiography, MR angiography) with invasive imaging (digital subtraction angiography). In a multi-center retrospective analysis, 249 carotid vessels were reviewed based on angiography with the associated non-invasive imaging. Overall, medical or surgical decision management was changed in 43% (107/243) of cases investigated with digital subtraction angiography due to a discrepancy ...
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 15, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Daniel R. Felbaum, Christina Maxwell, Stan Naydin, Andrew Ringer, Ricardo A. Hanel, Eric Sauvageau, Amin Aghaebrahim, Pedro Aguilar-Salinas, Erol Veznedaroglu, Kenneth Liebman, Zakaria Hakma, Hirad Hedayat, Peter Kan, Visish Srinivasan, Mandy J. Binning Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Pallidothalamic tractotomy for Parkinson ’s disease with 1-year follow-up: a case report
The pallidothalamic tract connects the globus pallidus internus and the ventrolateral portion of the thalamus, and ablation of the pallidothalamic tract (pallidothalamic tractotomy [PTT]) reportedly exerts antiparkinsonian effects. However, the detailed clinical course has not yet been elucidated. Here, we present the first single case report of PTT performed in a patient with Parkinson ’s disease, with 1-year follow-up. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 15, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Shiro Horisawa, Magi Nanke, Takakazu Kawamata, Takaomi Taira Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Factors influencing medical student interest in a career in neurosurgery
Exposure to neurosurgery at the undergraduate level is an important factor in determining future interest in, and applications to, the specialty. Given the high competition for training posts, this exposure is also becoming an almost essential addition to an applicant ’s portfolio. For this reason, we organised a neurosurgical conference aimed at undergraduate medical students. We aimed to determine factors attracting and deterring students from the specialty before and after this conference. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 15, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Charlotte Burford, John Hanrahan, Ali Ansaripour, Brandon Smith, Katie Sysum, Kapil Rajwani, Marian Huett, Francesco Vergani, Bassel Zebian Tags: Original article Source Type: research

The Siberian lancet, one more possible innovative example of scalpel's contribution to the evolution of surgical anatomy and neurosurgery
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Source: World Neurosurgery - October 15, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Gregory Tsoucalas Tags: Historical Vignette Source Type: research

Lumbar total disc replacement by the lateral approach – up to 10-year follow-up
This study aimed to analyze radiological and clinical results with a minimum 5-year follow-up (FUP) of lateral lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) for the treatment of symptomatic lumbar degenerative disc disease. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 13, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Gabriel Pokorny, Lu ís Marchi, Rodrigo Amaral, Rubens Jensen, Luiz Pimenta Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Characteristics and outcomes of primary central nervous system lymphoma patients in the real word: a retrospective study of 91 cases in a Chinese population
Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare disease affecting the brain, leptomeninges, spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid, or vitreoretinal compartment, without evidence of systemic disease. Prognosis is still poor after intensive methotrexate-based chemotherapy. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 13, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Chengliang Mao, Feili Chen, Yanwen Li, Xinmiao Jiang, Sichu Liu, Hanguo Guo, Ling Huang, Xiaojuan Wei, Zhanli Liang, Wenyu Li, Kai Tang Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Transient Episode of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome after Ventriculoatrial Shunt Revision
We present a patient who developed symptoms of AWS post-operatively. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 13, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Pouya Entezami, Alexandra Paul, Matthew A. Adamo, Alan S. Boulos Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

An Unusual Presentation of Chronic Subdural Hematoma with Isolated Footdrop
Patients with chronic subdural hematoma typically present with symptoms of increased intracranial pressure including headache, nausea/vomiting, and somnolence or with contralateral weakness. Compression of the convexity cerebral cortex usually causes motor deficit that is more readily appreciated in the upper extremity rather than in the leg, and very subtle deficit may be only detected by looking for pronator drift. The precise pattern of signs and symptoms in a given patient with chronic subdural may vary from case to case depending upon the specific anatomy of compression, but isolated lower extremity weakness is rare. ...
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 13, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Sarah D. Weisberg, John K. Houten Tags: Case Report Source Type: research