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Advances in laser-based diagnostic modalities for intraoperative tissue diagnosis in neurosurgery: current practices and future perspectives
This review assesses laser-based diagnostic modalities for intraoperative tissue diagnosis in neurosurgical oncology, emphasizing their utility in...
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Proposed definition of competencies for surgical neuro-oncology training
ObjectiveThe aim of this work is to define competencies and entrustable professional activities (EPAs) to be imparted within the framework of...
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Stereotactic radiosurgery training patterns across neurosurgical programs: a multi-national survey
IntroductionThe field of neurosurgery has witnessed a dramatic increase in the use of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) as a modality to treat various...
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Imaging of central nervous system emergencies in oncology
Central nervous system (CNS) may be predisposed to devastating complications in cancer patients which may add to morbidity and mortality in this...
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Surgical management of Glioma Grade 4: technical update from the neuro-oncology section of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery (SINch®): a systematic review
PurposeThe extent of resection (EOR) is an independent prognostic factor for overall survival (OS) in adult patients with Glioma Grade 4 (GG4). The...
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The impact of COVID-19 on trauma referrals to a National Neurosurgical Centre
BackgroundTo investigate the impact of COVID-19 on trauma referrals to a National Neurosurgical Centre during the first wave of COVID-19 in Ireland.
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Stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy for resected brain metastases: current pattern of care in the Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Radiotherapy Working Group of the German Association for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO)
PurposePreoperative stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) of brain metastases may achieve similar local control and better leptomeningeal control rates...
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Info-pollution: a word of caution for the neurosurgical community
The medical-patient relationship is facing pollution of information all over the internet, for physician and patients is becoming tougher to keep...
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An online tumor board with international neurosurgical collaboration guides surgical decision-making in Western Kenya
Telecollaboration via web-based platforms has emerged as a tool to relieve constraints on the establishment of tumor boards for neurosurgical...
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Postoperative CT scans after resection of brain metastases: neurosurgical routine or added value?
BackgroundMetastasis is the most common brain tumor in adults. It is the standard of care at most North American centers to obtain an early...
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A multidisciplinary fetal neurosurgical service—5 years of fetal outcomes from a national referral centre
BackgroundA specialist fetal neurosurgical clinic was set up in order to improve patient care in a tertiary referral fetal medicine centre. The...
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Neuro-oncology and supportive care: the role of the neurologist
The diagnosis of a brain tumor is a life-changing event for patients and their families. Despite numerous treatment advances, malignant brain tumors...
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Neurosurgical resection of multiple brain metastases: outcomes, complications, and survival rates in a retrospective analysis
PurposeThis study investigates the outcomes of microsurgical resection of multiple brain metastasis (BMs).
MethodsThis retrospective, monocentric...
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Neurosurgical patients admitted via the emergency department initiating comfort care measures: a prospective cohort analysis
BackgroundGiven the serious nature of many neurosurgical pathologies, it is common for hospitalized patients to elect comfort care (CC) over...
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The molecular diagnostic yield of frame-based stereotactic biopsies in the age of precision neuro-oncology: a cross-sectional study
PurposeWith the increasing role of molecular genetics in the diagnostics of intracranial tumors, delivering sufficient representative tissue for such...
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Glioblastoma post-operative imaging in neuro-oncology: current UK practice (GIN CUP study)
ObjectivesMRI remains the preferred imaging investigation for glioblastoma. Appropriate and timely neuroimaging in the follow-up period is considered...
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Error publication (published erratum) in neurosurgical journals worldwide using PubMed during the last 30 years
PurposeThe issue of error of scientific publications has recently attracted the interest of medical researchers. However, there was no similar...
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Pattern of technology diffusion in the adoption of stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) in neuro-oncology
PurposeUnderstanding factors that influence technology diffusion is central to clinical translation of novel therapies. We characterized the pattern...
