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Comparison of ALIF and PLIF in Isthmic Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis. A Multicenter Surveillance Study of 602 cases from the German Spine Registry (DWG Register). 非关节炎性腰椎滑脱症中 ALIF 和 PLIF 的比较。德国脊柱登记处(DWG 登记处)对 602 例病例进行的多中心监测研究。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2023-07-10 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1770357
Lore Marie Bock, Michael Rauschmann, Vincent Heck, Richard Sellei, Juan Manuel Vinas-Rios
{"title":"Comparison of ALIF and PLIF in Isthmic Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis. A Multicenter Surveillance Study of 602 cases from the German Spine Registry (DWG Register).","authors":"Lore Marie Bock, Michael Rauschmann, Vincent Heck, Richard Sellei, Juan Manuel Vinas-Rios","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1770357","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1770357","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong> Isthmic spondylolisthesis most commonly occurs in the lumbosacral junction and can cause backpain and radicular pain as well as stiffness with progressive immobilization, with a negative impact on an individual's ability to work and quality of life. Multiple operative treatments are currently available. This study aims to compare complications, demography, and clinical features between anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) and posterior lumber body fusion (PLIF) in the operative treatment in isthmic spondylolisthesis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> An analysis of data from the German spine registry (Deutsche Wirbelsäulengesellschaft [DWG]-Register) of patients who underwent operative treatment (PLIF and ALIF) for isthmic spondylolisthesis in the sacrolumbar junction in 170 departments between January 2017 and May 2021 was performed. Age, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, surgical approach, smoker/nonsmoker, as well as severeness of the spondylolisthesis according to the Meyerding classification were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> In total, 602 patients undergoing fusion in L5/S1 were identified in the registry, <i>n</i> = 570 PLIF (group 1) and <i>n</i> = 32 ALIF (group 2). A significant difference in the ASA score between the two groups was noted; group 1 had more patients suffering a more debilitating disease in comparison to group 2. There was no significant difference in gender, grade of spondylolisthesis, age, or smoking status. Significant differences were found in operative and postoperative variables and complications (fusion material, dura injury).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> No difference was found between the two procedures in terms of symptomatic benefit of patients who underwent either ALIF or PLIF. According to the DWG Register, PLIF was the preferred method to treat isthmic spondylolisthesis in the sacrolumbar junction in Germany. To compare these two spine fusion techniques, further studies with an adequate sample size and follow-up period are required.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":"349-354"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9769760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Embolization of an Intracranial Vertebral Artery Aneurysm via the Deep Cervical Artery. 通过颈深动脉栓塞颅内椎动脉动脉瘤。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-12 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1779473
Katharina Schulz, Dominik Grieb, Frederik Boxberg, Klaus Blaeser, Martin Scholz, Martin Schlunz-Hendann
{"title":"Embolization of an Intracranial Vertebral Artery Aneurysm via the Deep Cervical Artery.","authors":"Katharina Schulz, Dominik Grieb, Frederik Boxberg, Klaus Blaeser, Martin Scholz, Martin Schlunz-Hendann","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1779473","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1779473","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Treatment of vertebral artery aneurysms can be challenging due to the unusual vascular anatomy or unfeasibility of traditional endovascular techniques. We describe a novel approach for endovascular treatment of a ruptured intracranial vertebral artery aneurysm with bilateral vertebral artery occlusions and hypoplasia of the posterior communicating arteries. Successful coil embolization was performed using a collateral pathway for microcatheterization via anastomosis between the deep cervical artery and the vertebral artery. This case report highlights a novel alternative endovascular treatment approach for vertebrobasilar aneurysms in case of a poor vascular status with occlusion or lack of traditional endovascular access routes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":"431-436"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139723018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Image Quality and Related Outcomes of the ShuntScope-Guided Catheter Implantation in Adult Hydrocephalus: Experience of 63 Procedures. 成人脑积水分流镜引导导管植入术的图像质量和相关结果:63 例手术的经验。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2023-08-21 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1769126
Anna Prajsnar-Borak, Fritz Teping, Joachim Oertel
{"title":"Image Quality and Related Outcomes of the ShuntScope-Guided Catheter Implantation in Adult Hydrocephalus: Experience of 63 Procedures.","authors":"Anna Prajsnar-Borak, Fritz Teping, Joachim Oertel","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1769126","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1769126","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong> Ventricular catheter (VC) placement in the selected subset of adult hydrocephalus can be highly challenging due to abnormal anatomical configuration or the need for trans-aqueductal stent placement. Transluminal endoscopy with the ShuntScope has been invented to increase the success rate of catheter placement. This study evaluates the image qualities of ShuntScope and related surgical outcomes in adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> A retrospective analysis of all adult patients undergoing VC placement using the ShuntScope from November 2011 to July 2022 in the authors' department was performed. Demographic, clinical, and radiologic data were evaluated. The visualization quality of the intraoperative endoscopy was stratified into excellent, medium, and poor, and compared to the postoperative catheter tip placement. Follow-up evaluation included the surgical revision rate due to proximal catheter misplacement.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> A total of 63 ShuntScope-assisted surgeries have been performed on 60 adults. The mean age of the patients was 48.43 years. The most common underlying pathology was a tumor- or cyst-related cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) impairment in 38.33%, followed by a pseudotumor cerebri in 21.66%. The achieved image quality was excellent in 39.68%, medium in 47.62%, and poor in 12.7%. Ideal catheter placement was achieved in 79.37%. There were no intraoperative complications associated with the use of the ShuntScope. The revision rate due to suboptimal proximal VC placement was 4.76% during a mean follow-up period of 27.75 months. A statistical correlation between the image quality and accuracy of the catheter position was observed (<i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> The ShuntScope can be considered an important addition to standard surgical tools in treating a selected subset of adult hydrocephalus. Direct visualization might even help achieve correct placement of the catheter in the cases with blurred vision and limited visual overview.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":"340-348"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10041547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Comparison of Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion and Posterior Laminoplasty for Four-Segment Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes. 颈椎前路减压融合术与后路椎板成形术治疗四节段颈椎病的比较:临床和影像学结果
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2022-12-30 DOI: 10.1055/a-2005-0552
Liang Shi, Tao Ding, Fang Wang, Chengcong Wu
{"title":"Comparison of Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion and Posterior Laminoplasty for Four-Segment Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes.","authors":"Liang Shi, Tao Ding, Fang Wang, Chengcong Wu","doi":"10.1055/a-2005-0552","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2005-0552","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong> Although anterior or posterior surgery for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) has been extensively studied, the choice of anterior or posterior approach in four-segment CSM remains poorly studied and controversial. We compared the clinical and radiographic outcomes of four-segment CSM by posterior laminoplasty (LAMP) and anterior cervical decompression fusion (ACDF) to further explore the merits and demerits of ACDF and LAMP for four-segment CSM in this study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> Patients with four-segment CSM who underwent ACDF or LAMP between January 2016 and June 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. We compared the preoperative and postoperative cervical Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores, neck disability index (NDI), neck pain visual analog scale (VAS) score, sagittal vertical axis, cervical lordosis (CL), and range of motion.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> There were 47 and 79 patients in the ACDF and LAMP groups, respectively. Patients in the ACDF group had a significantly longer surgical time and lower estimated blood loss and length of stay than those in the LAMP group. There was no significant difference in the JOA, NDI, or neck pain VAS scores between the two groups preoperatively, but the NDI and neck pain VAS scores in the ACDF group were significantly lower than those in the LAMP group at the final follow-up. The preoperative C2-C7 Cobb angle of the ACDF group was significantly lower than that of the LAMP group but there was no significant difference between the two groups postoperatively. The improvement of C2-C7 Cobb angle (∆C2-C7 Cobb angle) in the ACDF group was significantly higher than that in the LAMP group. This indicated that ACDF can improve CL better than LAMP. The linear regression analysis revealed the ∆C2-C7 Cobb angle was negatively correlated with the final follow-up neck pain VAS scores and NDI. This indicated that patients with better improvement of CL may have a better prognosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong> Although both ACDF and LAMP surgeries are effective for four-segment CSM, ACDF can better improve CL and neck pain. For patients with poor CL, we suggest ACDF when both approaches are feasible.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":"331-339"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9749385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Role of Neural Plasticity of Motor Cortex in Gliomas Evaluated by Brain Imaging and Mapping Techniques in Pre- and Postoperative Period: A Systematic Review. 通过脑成像和绘图技术评估胶质瘤术前和术后运动皮层神经可塑性的作用:系统回顾
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2023-02-17 DOI: 10.1055/a-2037-5993
Rhuann Pontes Dos Santos Silva, Lucas Nascimento Monteiro, Lavinia da Silva Dias, Julia Oliveira Dabien Haddad, Vitor Bidu de Souza, Vinicius Faustino Lima de Oliveira, Anna Sabrinny Fernandes, Matheus Fernandes de Olivera, Jose Marcus Rotta
{"title":"Role of Neural Plasticity of Motor Cortex in Gliomas Evaluated by Brain Imaging and Mapping Techniques in Pre- and Postoperative Period: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Rhuann Pontes Dos Santos Silva, Lucas Nascimento Monteiro, Lavinia da Silva Dias, Julia Oliveira Dabien Haddad, Vitor Bidu de Souza, Vinicius Faustino Lima de Oliveira, Anna Sabrinny Fernandes, Matheus Fernandes de Olivera, Jose Marcus Rotta","doi":"10.1055/a-2037-5993","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2037-5993","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong> Resection of infiltrative neuroepithelial primary brain tumors, such as low-grade gliomas (LGGs) remains a neurosurgical challenge. Usual lack of clinical deficit despite LGGs growing in eloquent brain areas may be explained by reshaping and reorganization of functional networks. The development of modern diagnostic imaging techniques could disclose better understanding of the rearrangement of the brain cortex; however, mechanisms underlying such compensation and how it occurs in the motor cortex remain unclear. This systematic review aims to analyze the neuroplasticity of motor cortex in patients with LGGs, as determined by neuroimaging and functional techniques.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, medical subject headings (MeSH) and the following terms related to neuroimaging, LGGs and neuroplasticity were used with the Boolean operators AND and OR to synonymous terms in the PubMed database. Among the 118 results, 19 studies were included in the systematic review.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> Motor function in patients with LGG was characterized by a compensation in the contralateral and supplementary motor areas and premotor functional networks. Furthermore, ipsilateral activation in these types of gliomas was rarely described. Moreover, some studies did not reveal statistical significance in association between functional reorganization and the postoperative period, which can be explained by the low number of patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Our findings suggest a high pattern of reorganization per different eloquent motor areas and gliomas diagnosis. Understanding this process is useful to guide safe surgical resection and to develop protocols that assess the plasticity, even though functional network rearrangement needs to be better characterized by more studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":"396-404"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10060235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Reply to: Letter to the Editor Concerning "The Efficacy and Safety of Topical Saline Irrigation with Tranexamic Acid on Perioperative Blood Loss in Patients Treated with PELD" by Kim et al. 回复致编辑的信,内容涉及 Kim 等人撰写的 "氨甲环酸局部生理盐水冲洗对 PELD 患者围手术期失血的有效性和安全性"。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2023-12-27 DOI: 10.1055/a-2235-5524
Yu Zhang, Liang Zhang
{"title":"Reply to: Letter to the Editor Concerning \"The Efficacy and Safety of Topical Saline Irrigation with Tranexamic Acid on Perioperative Blood Loss in Patients Treated with PELD\" by Kim et al.","authors":"Yu Zhang, Liang Zhang","doi":"10.1055/a-2235-5524","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2235-5524","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":"437-438"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139048917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Radiologic Outcomes after Operative Management of Traumatic Spine Fractures: Stand-Alone Posterior Stabilization versus Combined Anteroposterior Approach. 创伤性脊柱骨折手术治疗后的放射学结果:独立后方稳定与联合前方后方方法的对比
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery Pub Date : 2024-06-21 DOI: 10.1055/a-2331-2466
Ali Mulhem, Ziad Omran, Stefanie Hammersen, Sven Rainer Kantelhardt
{"title":"Radiologic Outcomes after Operative Management of Traumatic Spine Fractures: Stand-Alone Posterior Stabilization versus Combined Anteroposterior Approach.","authors":"Ali Mulhem, Ziad Omran, Stefanie Hammersen, Sven Rainer Kantelhardt","doi":"10.1055/a-2331-2466","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2331-2466","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong> Previous research emphasizes correcting deformities resulting from spine fractures by restoring sagittal alignment and vertebral height. This study aims to compare radiologic outcomes, including sagittal index (SI) and loss of vertebral body height (LVBH), between stand-alone posterior stabilization (group I) and the posteroanterior/combined approach (group II) in the operative management of traumatic thoracic or lumbar spine fractures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> In this retrospective single-center study, all patients with traumatic spine fractures (T1-L5) undergoing surgical stabilization between January 1, 2015, and May 31, 2021, were included. Two spine surgeons independently assessed imaging, recording the SI and LVBH values at baseline, after each surgical intervention, and during follow-up (at least 3 months posttreatment). The mean SI and LVBH values between the assessing surgeons were utilized. Linear mixed-effects regression models, adjusted to baseline values, compared the SI and the LVBH values between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> In all, 71 patients (42 men), with the median age of 38 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 28-54) and median follow-up of 4 months (IQR: 3-17), were included. Thirty-two patients were in group I and 39 patients were in group II. Forty fractures included the thoracolumbar junction (T12 or L1), 15 affected the thoracic spine, and 14 the lumbar spine. The regression model revealed superior sagittal alignment in group II, with an adjusted mean difference for SI of -4.24 (95% confidence interval [CI]: -7.13 to -1.36; <i>p</i> = 0.004), and enhanced restoration of vertebral body height with an adjusted mean difference for LVBH of 0.11 in the combined approach (95% CI: 0.02-0.20; <i>p</i> = 0.02). Nine postoperative complications occurred in the entire cohort (4 in group I and 5 in group II).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong> Combined posteroanterior stabilization for spine fractures improves deformities by enhancing sagittal alignment and increasing vertebral body height, with acceptable morbidity compared with the stand-alone posterior approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141081550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Frontal sulcotomy through 3D printed illuminated endoport for minimally invasive evacuation of a deep-seated intracerebral hematoma - A case report. 通过 3D 打印的照明内窥镜进行额部沟切术,以微创方式清除深部脑内血肿 - 病例报告。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery Pub Date : 2024-06-14 DOI: 10.1055/a-2344-8695
Eduardo Trejo-Olguin, Jesus Alberto Morales-Gomez, Everardo Garcia-Estrada, Marco Antonio Villegas-Aguilera, Cesar Alessandro Ramos-Delgado, Jorge Alberto Cantú-Hernández, Angel Raymundo Martinez-Ponce de Leon
{"title":"Frontal sulcotomy through 3D printed illuminated endoport for minimally invasive evacuation of a deep-seated intracerebral hematoma - A case report.","authors":"Eduardo Trejo-Olguin, Jesus Alberto Morales-Gomez, Everardo Garcia-Estrada, Marco Antonio Villegas-Aguilera, Cesar Alessandro Ramos-Delgado, Jorge Alberto Cantú-Hernández, Angel Raymundo Martinez-Ponce de Leon","doi":"10.1055/a-2344-8695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2344-8695","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage carries high mortality and disability rates and usually affects deep brain structures. We have implemented a self-designed low-cost 3D-printed illuminated endoport for the surgical drainage of a deep spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage in a patient who arrived with right hemiparesis and a GCS score of 10. A minimally invasive approach was made and our patient had a favorable functional outcome after surgery. Carrying out this approach with a low-cost 3D-printed endoport makes it possible to offer a safe and efficient treatment option to a low-income country population.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141321011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Surgical Outcomes of Epidural Hematoma in Trauma Patients with Absent Pupillary Reactions: A National Trauma Data Analysis. 瞳孔反应缺失的创伤患者硬膜外血肿的手术效果:全国创伤数据分析》。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery Pub Date : 2024-05-31 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1786535
Nasim Ahmed, Yen-Hong Kuo, Seung Hoon Shin
{"title":"Surgical Outcomes of Epidural Hematoma in Trauma Patients with Absent Pupillary Reactions: A National Trauma Data Analysis.","authors":"Nasim Ahmed, Yen-Hong Kuo, Seung Hoon Shin","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1786535","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1786535","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong> Absent pupillary reaction occasionally heralds a poor prognosis following severe head injury. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the outcome of all patients who underwent acute evacuation of epidural hematoma (EDH) despite absent bilateral pupillary reaction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> The Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) database for the calendar years 2017 and 2018 was accessed for the study. Adult patients ≥18 years of age who sustained severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) with the diagnosis of EDH and underwent evacuation of the hematoma were included in the study. The patients' characteristics, injury severity score (ISS), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score, midline shift, and comorbidities were compared between patients who had absence of both pupillary reaction (ABPR) and those who presented with presence of both pupillary reaction (PBPR). The primary outcome of the study was in-hospital mortality. Propensity score matching analyses were performed for the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> No significant differences were found between the ABPR and PBPR groups regarding the median age (37 years [interquartile range (IQR): 26-53] vs. 40 years [IQR: 28-55]), gender (males; 81.9 vs. 79.5%), median ISS (29 [25.5-34] vs. 27 [25-33]), GCS score (3 [3-4] vs. 3 [3-3], presence of significant midline shift (75.9 vs. 79.5%), and comorbidities. The patients who presented with ABPR had a significantly higher mortality (34.9 vs. 10.8%; <i>p</i> = 0.002). A higher number of patients were discharged to skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities (16.7 vs. 10.8% and 46.3 vs. 41.9%, respectively; <i>p</i> = 0.045).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Approximately 65% of severe TBI patients survived after the evacuation of the EDH despite the absence of pupillary reaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141183750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Intimal Hemorrhage of Basilar Artery Induced by Severe Vasospasm Following Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: The Experimental Analysis. 蛛网膜下腔出血后严重血管痉挛诱发的基底动脉内膜出血:实验分析。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery Pub Date : 2024-05-22 DOI: 10.1055/a-2273-5418
Ahmet Gökyar, Mehmet Hakan Şahin, Mehmet Kürşat Karadağ, Sinan Bahadır, Mete Zeynal, Sare Altas Sipal, Mehmet D Aydin
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