Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy for Highly Up-migrated Disc Herniation through The Transforaminal Isthmus Plasty Approach
This study was to describe a novel approach, “the transforaminal isthmus plasty approach”, for PELD to treat the highly up-migrated disc herniation. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 27, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Yuqing Yan, Yu Wang, Jin Yang, Hao Wu, Lifeng Zhang, Zhiyu Peng, Chuan Guo, Qingquan Kong Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
The Efficacy of Hemivertebra Resection for Hemimetameric Segmental Shift
Hemimetameric segmental shift (HMMS) is defined as two or more contralateral hemivertebrae (HV) that are separated by at least one normal vertebra. Theoretically, the two HV tend to balance each other to produce minor spine deformities. However, curve progression has still been observed in HMMS. Moreover, no research has yet specifically studied its surgical treatment. Therefore, the study aimed to report the efficacy of HV resection for HMMS. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 27, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Qiunan Lyu, Chunguang Zhou, Yueming Song, Limin Liu, Bowen Hu, Ganjun Feng, Zhongjie Zhou, Xi Yang Tags: Original article Source Type: research
The role of cerebrospinal fluid markers for predicting shunt dependent hydrocephalus in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage and external ventricular drain placement
We sought to identify potential risk factors for the development of shunt-dependent chronic hydrocephalus after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH) and external ventricular drain(EVD) insertion. In particular, the role of inflammatory markers within the cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) was assessed. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 27, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Markus Lenski, Annamaria Biczok, Volker Huge, Robert Forbrig, Josef Briegel, J örg-Christian Tonn, Niklas Thon Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Eleven-year follow-up of two cohorts of patients comparing stand-alone porous-tantalum cage versus autologous bone graft and plating in anterior cervical fusions
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Source: World Neurosurgery - September 27, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Mariano Fern ández-Fairen, Enrique Alvarado, Ana Torres Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Intracranial DAVF as a reversible cause of dementia: case series and literature review
We report a consecutive case series of patients with DAVFs who presented with cognitive decline and report angioarchitecture as well as outcomes of treatment. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 27, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Arnaldo Brito, Anderson Chun On Tsang, Christopher Hilditch, Patrick Nicholson, Timo Krings, Waleed Brinjikji Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Effect of Modic Changes Type 1 Vertebral Involvement Area on Low Back Pain
The aim of this study was to examine the physical extent of Modic type 1 (MT1) changes ,as well as and other phenotypic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, in the vertebrae of patients with low back pain (LBP) and MT1; we also aimed to identify any correlations of these findings with severity of pain and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 26, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Hakan Han ımoğlu, Serdar Çevik, Hakan Yılmaz, Atilla Kaplan, Fatih Çalış, Salim Katar, Şevket Evran, Enes Akkaya, Onur Karaca Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Surgical outcome comparison of PVCR with or without anterior column support in treatment of Yang ’s A type severe thoracic spinal deformity
The objective of this study is to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of severe thoracic spinal deformity treated by posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR) with and without anterior support.background (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 26, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Zi-fang Huang, Jing-fan Yang, Wen-yuan Sui, Heng-wei Fan, Yao-long Deng, Jun-lin Yang Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Endovascular treatment of transverse-sigmoid sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas: a single-center experience with long-term follow-up
Endovascular treatment of transverse-sigmoid sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas (TSDAVFs) remains challenging because of their complex anatomic factors. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 26, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Feng Xu, Jianjun Gu, Wei Ni, Qiang Xu, Yuxiang Gu, Bing Leng Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Fibrous pituitary macroadenomas: predictive role of preoperative radiological investigations for proper surgical planning in a cohort of 66 patients
Endoscopic technique is in many cases the technique of choice for the removal of pituitary adenomas. Extended endoscopic approaches make possible to remove lesions with suprasellar, parasellar extension and with fibrous consistency.We tried to identify some characteristics that might point to the adoption of an expanded approach in the preoperative phase. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 26, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Martina Cappelletti, Andrea Gennaro Ruggeri, Lorenzo Spizzichino, Alberto D ’Amico, Elena D’avella, Roberto Delfini Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Reoperation for Symptomatic Nonunions in Atlantoaxial (C1-C2) Fusions with and without Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP): A Cohort of 108 Patients with > 2-year Follow-up
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Source: World Neurosurgery - September 26, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Kern H. Guppy, Darin J. Lee, Jessica Harris, Harsimran S. Brara Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Can early postoperative FET-PET after the resection of a glioblastoma predict the location of later tumor recurrence?
Glioblastoma inevitably recurs despite aggressive therapy. Therefore, it would be helpful to predict the location of tumor recurrence from postoperative imaging to customize further treatment. FET-PET might be a helpful technique, since it can differentiate tumor tissue from normal brain tissue with high specificity. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 26, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Niels Buchmann, Jens Gempt, Yu-Mi Ryang, Thomas Pyka, Jan S. Kirschke, Bernhard Meyer, Florian Ringel Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Objective Pupillometry As an Adjunct to Prediction And Assessment For Oculomotor Nerve Injury And Recovery: Potential for Practical Applications
The pupillary light reflex examination is an intrinsic part of any good neurological exam. It can be affected by injury to the eye itself, the afferent and efferent pathways, and more importantly the brain due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, or toxicity. There has been consistent evidence that automated pupillometry assessment can provide superior accuracy and interrater correlation compared to bedside eye examination. Pupillary indices such as the Neurological Pupil Index (NPI) may also provide the treatment team with several hours of warning prior to the advent of herniation syndromes, or third nerve palsy. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 26, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Salah G. Aoun, Babu G. Welch, Michaela Cortes, Sonja E. Stutzman, Matthew C. MacAllister, Tarek Y. El Ahmadieh, Mohamed Osman, Stephen A. Figueroa, MD; Jonathan A. White, Hunt. H. Batjer, Daiwai M. Olson Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Partial vertebrae resection laterally to harvest supplemental autograft bone for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a technical note and outcomes
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of partial vertebrae resection laterally through intervertebral space to harvest supplemental autograft bone for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 26, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Xiaowei Liu, Zhenfang Wu, Gang Liu, Guojing Sun, Zhili Kang, Jianning Zhao, Bin Xu Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research
Neuroprotective effects of nasopharyngeal perfluorochemical cooling in a rat model of subarachnoid hemorrhage
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) frequently results in severe morbidity, even mortality. Hypothermia is known to have neuroprotective effect in ischemic injuries. The aim of the present study was to determine whether nasopharyngeal perfluorochemical (NP-PFC) cooling could be utilized in a rat model of SAH model for neuroprotection. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 26, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Mustafa Yavuz Samanci, Gennaro Calendo, Sandy T. Baker, Kadir Erkmen, Michael W. Weaver, Marla R. Wolfson Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Foreign body granuloma following cranial surgery:A systematic review of published cases
In cranial surgery, different foreign body (FB) materials are used and may be left intentionally or unintentionally in the surgical field after closure, inducing a foreign body granuloma (FBG). This is a rare complication in neurosurgery, but it may be a diagnostic dilemna with sometimes medico-legal implications. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - September 26, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ali Akhaddar, Ahmet T. Turgut, Mehmet Turgut Tags: Literature Reviews Source Type: research
