Natural History of De Novo Aneurysm Formation in Patients with Treated Aneurysmatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Ten-year Followup
De novo aneurysm formation after completely occluded aneurysms via clipping or coiling is generally not well studied. Although known to occur several years following initial aneurysm management, the natural history of de novo aneurysms is obscure. The current study investigated the formation of new aneurysms in patients who were previously treated for intracranial aneurysms. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Eleni Vourla, Andreas Filis, Jan F. Cornelius, Richard Bostelmann, Bernd Turowski, Piyush Kalakoti, Christian Rubbert, Marian Preetham Suresh, Angelo Tortora, Hans Jakob Steiger, Athanasios K. Petridis Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Outcome Evaluation of Zero-Profile Device Used in Single Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Osteoporosis Compared with Non-Osteoporosis: A Minimum Three-Year Follow-Up Study
To compare the mid-term efficacy and safety of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) treatment with Zero-Profile device between cervical degenerative disc disease (CDDD) with osteoporosis and non-osteoporosis. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Liang Zhang, Jingcheng Wang, Xinmin Feng, Yuping Tao, Jiandong Yang, Yongxiang Wang, Shengfei Zhang, Jun Cai Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Factors Affecting the Surgical Outcomes of Hirayama Disease: A Retrospective Analysis of Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of the Cervical Spine
To explore the factors affecting the surgical outcomes of Hirayama disease (HD) (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Fei Zou, Shuo Yang, Feizhou Lu, Xiaosheng Ma, Xinlei Xia, Jianyuan Jiang Tags: Original article Source Type: research
A Novel Microsurgical Procedure for Revascularization of the Vertebral Artery
A broad armamentarium of microsurgical techniques affords flexibility to surgeons when choosing a procedure that is best tailored to fit the anatomy of an individual. Herein, we report on the feasibility of utilizing the deep cervical artery (DCA) to revascularize the vertebral artery (VA) via a DCA-V3 bypass graft. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Marc Vetter, Joe Iwanaga, Paul J. Choi, Emre Yilmaz, Rod J. Oskouian, R. Shane Tubbs Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Observations from Social Media Regarding the Symptomatology of Adult Hydrocephalus Patients
Hydrocephalus patients experience symptoms related to hydrocephalus in an age-dependent manner. However, prevalence estimates of hydrocephalus symptoms in young and middle-aged (YMA) adult patients are rare and variable. Highlighting the importance of hydrocephalus symptom management, the persistence and intensity of headache or gait disturbance have been associated with signs of brain white matter integrity loss, including in treated YMA adult patients. Thus, it is important to ascertain which symptoms adult hydrocephalus patients report most to confirm their relative importance. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nitin Agarwal, William R. Lariviere, Luke C. Henry, Andrew Faramand, Jenna E. Koschnitzky, Robert M. Friedlander Tags: Original article Source Type: research
The Natural Course of Myxopapillary Ependymoma : An Unusual Case Report and Review of The Literature
In this report, we present a 36-year-old woman who have been seen in another hospital with complaints of back pain radiating into both legs 5 years ago. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations revealed a lesion releated to the spinal cord. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Serhat Pusat, Y. Cem Erba ş, Selçuk Göçmen, Murat Kocaoğlu, Ersin Erdoğan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Endoscope-assisted anterior lumbar interbody fusion with CT-guided image navigated unilateral cortical bone trajectory screw fixation in managing adjacent segment disease in L5/S1: a technical note
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Source: World Neurosurgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Vit Kotheeranurak, Guang-Xun Lin, Akaworn Mahatthanatrakul, Jin-Sung Kim Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research
Bone Overgrowth Causing a Proximal Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Malfunction
Hydrocephalus is an international disease process that is commonly treated surgically with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. This device may be prone to malfunction, most commonly from obstruction, disconnection, or infection. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Michael Kim, Ilya Rybkin., Harrison Smith, Jared Cooper, Michael Tobias Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
NECROTIZING FASCIITIS INVOLVING THE SPINE: An unusual medical emergency for the spine surgeon
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a surgical diagnosis characterized by a rapidly progressive soft tissue infection, widespread tissue necrosis, and associated systemic illness. Friability of the superficial fascia, dishwater-gray exudate, and absence of pus are surgical characteristics of this diagnosis. Due to the rapid progression of the infection, early recognition and aggressive surgical debridement are crucial to reduce mortality. Despite being commonly seen by general, plastic, and orthopedic surgeons, NF is an extremely rare spine surgery emergency. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Alisson R. Teles, Spencer Montgomery, Kenneth C. Thomas Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Intra- and Extramedullary Thoracic Spinal Lipomas without Spinal Dysraphism: Clinical Presentation and Surgical Management
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Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Kai-Yuan Chen, Joseph Osorio, Joshua Rivera, Dean Chou Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Cranioplasty with porous hydroxyapatite custom-made bone flap: results from a multi-centre study enrolling 149 patients over 15 years
Despite the mixed evidence regarding the effect of decompressive craniectomy in terms of outcome, a tremendous increase in related papers has been observed in the last years. Cranioplasty plays a key role in restoring function and anatomy of the cranial vault. Considering that cranioplasty is not exempt from risks, the identification of the safest technique becomes crucial to achieve better patients ’ recovery. Porous hydroxyapatite (PHA) has received growing attention for its potential in bony integration. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Fricia Marco, Nicolosi Federico, Ganau Mario, Cebula Helene, Todeschi Julien, Santin Marie des Neiges, Nannavecchia Benny, Morselli Carlotta, Chibbaro Salvatore Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research
Multiple-repeated adjacent segment disease after posterior lumbar interbody fusion
Although posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) has provided satisfactory clinical outcomes, adjacent segment disease (ASD) is one of the most important complications affecting long-term results. However, according ASD studies, few have described repeat surgery. The purpose of this study was to elucidate incidence, time period and clinical features of multiple-repeated ASD after PLIF. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Yukitaka Nagamoto, Shinya Okuda, Tomiya Matsumoto, Tsuyoshi Sugiura, Yoshifumi Takahashi, Motoki Iwasaki Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Familial Chiari type 1: A molecular karyotyping study in a Turkish family and review of the literature
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Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nese Keser, Aysegul Kuskucu, Merih Is, Erhan Celikoglu Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Bilateral Vertebral Artery Dissection and Unilateral Carotid Artery Dissection in a Case of Ehlers –Danlos Syndrome Type IV
We report a case of multiple cranial artery dissection, which was successfully treated with carotid artery stenting. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tomotaka Ohshima, Shigeru Miyachi, Taiki Isaji, Naoki Matsuo, Reo Kawaguchi, Masakazu Takayasu Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Comparison of survival outcomes between partial resection and biopsy for primary glioblastoma: a propensity score-matched study
Gross total resection for glioblastoma (GBM) is associated with better prognosis. However, it is not always feasible, and the threshold of the extent of resection required for better prognosis is controversial. Therefore, we compared the survival and clinical outcomes of GBM patients undergoing partial resection (PR) or biopsy. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Joonho Byun, Young-Hoon Kim, Soo Jung Nam, Ji Eun Park, Young Hyun Cho, Ho Sung Kim, Seok Ho Hong, Jeong Hoon Kim, Sang Joon Kim, Chang Jin Kim Tags: Original article Source Type: research
