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Platelet-Rich Plasma for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Pain: A Sco** Review
Purpose of ReviewPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an emerging biological intervention for osteoarthritis (OA), yet the outcomes remain uncertain. The...
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Complex intracranial aneurysms: a DELPHI study to define associated characteristics
PurposeIntracranial aneurysms present significant health risks, as their rupture leads to subarachnoid haemorrhage, which in turn has high morbidity...
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Pars interarticularis screws for posterior cervical fusion – investigating a new trajectory using a CT-based multiplanar reconstruction: Part I
BackgroundLateral mass screw fixation is the standard for posterior cervical fusion between C3 and C6. Traditional trajectories stabilize but carry...
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Intraoperative MRI without an intraoperative MRI suite: a workflow for glial tumor surgery
BackgroundIntraoperative MRI (iMRI) has emerged as a useful tool in glioma surgery to safely improve the extent of resection. However, iMRI requires...
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Partial coil embolization before surgical clip** of ruptured intracranial aneurysms
ObjectiveIntraoperative rupture (IOR) is the most common adverse event encountered during surgical clip obliteration of ruptured intracranial...
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Risk factors of prognosis for spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThe most deadly type of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage is spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage (SCH). The purpose of this meta-analysis...
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To scan or not to scan? A retrospective cohort study analysing the efficacy of routine post-operative CT after brain biopsy
PurposePostoperative management following elective cranial surgery, particularly after biopsy procedures, varies significantly across neurosurgical...
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The prerequisites and clinical outcomes of ipsilateral C7 nerve root transfer to the upper trunk for adult C5-C6 brachial plexus injuries
PurposeAlthough ipsilateral C7 nerve transfer is used for the treatment of C5-C6 brachial plexus injuries, accurately evaluating the functional...
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Use of intensive care, intracranial pressure monitoring, and external ventricular drainage devises in patients with bacterial meningitis, a cohort study
BackgroundBacterial meningitis can cause a life-threatening increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). ICP-targeted treatment including an ICP...
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Stereotactic radiosurgery for intraventricular meningioma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundIntraventricular meningioma (IVM) is a rare subtype of intracranial meningioma, accounting for 9.8 to 14% of all intraventricular tumors....
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Bupivacaine pleural effusion mimicking a hemothorax after a thoracoscopic microdiscectomy with epidural anesthesia
PurposePost-operative pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is often treated using thoracic epidural analgesics or thoracic paravertebral...
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Association between cervicocerebral artery dissection and tortuosity – a review on quantitative and qualitative assessment
Cervicocerebral artery dissection stands out as a significant contributor to ischemic stroke in young adults. Several studies have shown that...
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The contribution of E3D imaging integrated with robotic navigation: analysis of the first 80 consecutive posterior spinal fusion cases
Eighty consecutive complex spinal robotic cases utilizing intraoperative 3D CT imaging (E3D, Group 2) were compared to 80 age-matched controls using...
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Single-centre real-life observational study on mortality and outcomes: decompressive craniectomy and brain death in traumatic brain injury, haemorrhage, and other cerebral diseases
BackgroundDecompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC) is used after severe brain damages with elevated, refractory intracranial pressure (ICP). In a non...
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A comparative assessment of ACS NSQIP-predicted and actual surgical risk outcomes of robotic transhiatal esophagectomy for esophageal adenocarcinoma resection at a high volume institution
Esophageal adenocarcinoma incidence is increasing in Western nations. There has been a shift toward minimally invasive approaches for transhiatal...
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Do pre-operative endoscopic procedures, impact the surgical outcomes of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy?
The role and risks of pre-operative endoscopic procedures, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound...
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Trans-temporal trans-choroidal resection of thalamic and thalamopeduncular tumors: how I do it
BackgroundSurgical resection is the cornerstone of treatment for low-grade tumors, albeit total excision is beneficial. As the thalamus is...
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Laparoscopic retrieval of ingested metallic foreign objects in children
Ingestion of foreign bodies is common acute surgical pathology, with up to 80% of all ingested foreign bodies occurring in the paediatric population,...
