Editors' Pick in May 2024
J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2024 Apr 26. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2024.0089. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38660691 | DOI:10.3340/jkns.2024.0089 (Source: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society)
Source: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Hee-Jin Yang Source Type: research
Unravelling pituitary tumours in medically treated patients with acromegaly: the impact of systematic MRI reassessment
CONCLUSION: In most patients with pharmacologically treated acromegaly, we identified a certain or suspected pituitary tumor. These findings were more frequent compared to the routine MRI reports. Based on our results, patients will be considered for a change in long-term treatment modality.PMID:38659302 | DOI:10.1177/02841851241246107 (Source: Acta Radiologica)
Source: Acta Radiologica - April 25, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Shahriar Atai Martin Knudtzon Andersen Markus Wiedmann Daniel Dahlberg Kristin Astrid B Øystese Jens Bollerslev Geir Ringstad Ansgar Heck Source Type: research
Return to Sports After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Perm J. 2024 Apr 25:1-7. doi: 10.7812/TPP/23.132. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are one of the most common orthopedic injuries among athletes. Although a small proportion of patients with isolated tears can return to sports after completing a nonsurgical rehabilitation program, ACL reconstruction is frequently recommended for young athletes, especially those with concomitant knee injuries or symptomatic knee instability. Alongside emerging evidence for the effect of prehabilitation, the current standard of care for postoperative ACL physical therapy includes pain control, range of mot...
Source: The Permanente journal - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Aditya Manoharan Andrew Fithian Virginia Xie Kurt Hartman William Schairer Najeeb Khan Source Type: research
Against vivisection: Charcot and Pitres' discovery of the human motor cortex and the birth of modern neurosurgery and of the surgical treatment of epilepsy
This article addresses the discrepancy between Edouard Hitzig's and David Ferrier's findings on the cortical localization of movements in animals and Jean-Martin Charcot's findings in humans. The results of Hitzig's and Ferrier's vivisections were criticized by experimentalists in England and France as discordant, irreproducible, and inconclusive, and they were rejected by clinicians as irrelevant. Charcot addressed the gap between animal and human motor function by correlating motor deficits and focal epileptic seizures in patients to their autopsy findings. By this method he discovered the functional organization of the ...
Source: Journal of the History of the Neurosciences - April 25, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Richard Leblanc Source Type: research
Surgical treatment of painful neuroma in amputated and non-amputated patients: does the level of neurotomy affect clinical outcomes?
CONCLUSION: DN seemed to give better results in amputees but there were confusing factors related to associated lesions. In other situations, the non-inferiority of PN was demonstrated. PN could be of interest for treating neuromas of superficial sensory nerves, for avoiding direct revision of a well-fitted stump and in conjunction with TMR.PMID:38662211 | DOI:10.1007/s00068-024-02529-4 (Source: Hand Surgery)
Source: Hand Surgery - April 25, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Aurore Lemaire-Petit Alexia Milaire Sarah Amar Claire Redais Ana ïs Chataigneau Jean-No ël Bernard Zoubir Belkheyar Laurent Mathieu Source Type: research
Delayed vagal nerve compressive neuropathy following placement of vagal nerve stimulator: case report
AbstractVagal neuropathy causing vocal fold palsy is an uncommon complication of vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) placement. It may be associated with intraoperative nerve injury or with device stimulation. Here we present the first case of delayed, compressive vagal neuropathy associated with VNS coil placement which presented with progressive hoarseness and vocal cord paralysis. Coil removal and vagal neurolysis was performed to relieve the compression. Larger 3 mm VNS coils were placed for continuation of therapy. Coils with a larger inner diameter should be employed where possible to prevent this complication. The freque...
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Extended reality in cranial and spinal neurosurgery – a bibliometric analysis
ConclusionsResearch regarding the use of XR in neurosurgery increased significantly from 2005. Cranial research focused on VR and resident education while spinal research focused on AR and neuronavigation. Female authorship was underrepresented. North America provides most of the high-impact research in this area. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Letter to editor: Serum concentration –guided intravenous magnesium sulfate administration for neuroprotection in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A retrospective evaluation of a 12-year single-center experience.
AbstractThis critique examines a 12-year retrospective study on serum magnesium concentration-guided administration of magnesium sulfate in 548 patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). The study reported that maintaining serum magnesium levels between 2 and 2.5 mmol/L reduced rates of delayed cerebral infarction and improved clinical outcomes. However, limitations due to its retrospective nature, single-center design, and unequal treatment group sizes may affect generalizability. Future multicentric randomized controlled trials are recommended to validate these findings and refine magnesium dosing strategie...
Source: Neurosurgical Review - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Does the role of non-coding RNA FAM131B-AS2 in glioblastoma go beyond the ATR pathway? A correspondence
(Source: Neurosurgical Review)
Source: Neurosurgical Review - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Delayed vagal nerve compressive neuropathy following placement of vagal nerve stimulator: case report
AbstractVagal neuropathy causing vocal fold palsy is an uncommon complication of vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) placement. It may be associated with intraoperative nerve injury or with device stimulation. Here we present the first case of delayed, compressive vagal neuropathy associated with VNS coil placement which presented with progressive hoarseness and vocal cord paralysis. Coil removal and vagal neurolysis was performed to relieve the compression. Larger 3 mm VNS coils were placed for continuation of therapy. Coils with a larger inner diameter should be employed where possible to prevent this complication. The freque...
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Network Analysis of Past Presidents of the North American Skull Base Society
Conclusion Network mapping of past presidents of the NASBS helps to capture the history of the NASBS and reveals areas of concentration and influence within the specialty. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Luebs, John K. Snyderman, Carl H. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Network Analysis of the North American Skull Base Society Membership
Conclusion Network mapping of membership of the NASBS helps to visualize the academic activities and relationships of the NASBS and reveals areas of concentration and influence within the specialty. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Luebs, John K. Snyderman, Carl H. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Clinical Outcomes of Salvage Microsurgical Resection after Radiation Therapy for Sporadic Vestibular Schwannomas
Conclusions Compared to patients with VS treated with surgery alone, previously radiated patients are less likely to achieve gross total resection in the salvage setting. Radiated patients scored better on facial nerve outcomes compared to nonradiated patients in the initial postoperative period but demonstrated similar long-term outcomes. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Moshtaghi, Omid Barba, Patrick Dixon, Peter Ren, Yin Schwartz, Marc Friedman, Rick Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Primary Pituitary Abscess: Two Case Reports
Conclusion Pituitary abscess is a rare, potentially life-threatening disorder that may be easily mistaken for other sellar lesions. In this review, we contribute two additional cases of pituitary abscesses to increase awareness and emphasize the importance of proper diagnosis and management. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports)
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ghosh, Sayak R. Pecorari, Isabella L. Funari, Abigail Ledet, Alexander J. Lally, Anne Karandish, Alireza Agarwal, Vijay Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Extended reality in cranial and spinal neurosurgery – a bibliometric analysis
ConclusionsResearch regarding the use of XR in neurosurgery increased significantly from 2005. Cranial research focused on VR and resident education while spinal research focused on AR and neuronavigation. Female authorship was underrepresented. North America provides most of the high-impact research in this area. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
