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{"title":"Decompressive craniectomy at the National Hospital of Niamey: Prospective study of the epidemioclinical profile, indications, surgical techniques, and results in a context of limited resources","authors":"O. I. Hamma, Aminat Kelani, Souleymane Mahamadou Ango, Tidjani Mahamat Hissene, Salifou Mahamane Mobarak, Yahouza Boka Tounga, Assoumane Ibrahim Issa, G. Dechambenoit","doi":"10.25259/sni_169_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_169_2024","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is a neurosurgical technique that is gaining renewed interest due to the worldwide resurgence of head injuries. We aimed to analyze the quality of management and prognosis of patients who underwent this surgery in the context of limited resources.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This was a prospective, longitudinal, descriptive, and analytical study following STROBE, lasting 36 months at the National Hospital of Niamey in patients who had undergone DC. P ≤ 0.05 was considered significant.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000During our study, we collected 74 cases of DC. The mean age was 32.04 years (10–75 years), with male predominance (91.89%). DC was mainly performed following head trauma (95.95%), the main cause of which was road traffic accidents (76%; 54/71). On admission, most patients presented with altered consciousness (95.95%) and pupillary abnormalities (62.16%). The average time between brain damage and brain scan was 31.28 h, with parenchymal contusion being the most frequent lesion (90.54%). The majority of patients (94.59%) underwent decompressive hemicraniectomy. Postoperative complications accounted for 71.62% of all cases, with 33.78% resulting in death. Among survivors, 55.10% had neurological sequelae at the last consultation (27/49). The main factors associated with the risk of death and morbidity were a Glasgow coma score ≤8, pupillary abnormality on admission, the presence of signs of brain engagement, and a long admission delay.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Our study shows that the impact of limited resources on our care is moderate. Future research will concentrate on long-term monitoring, particularly focusing on the psychosocial reintegration of patients post-DC.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38981,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Neurology International","volume":" 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141673669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ventriculoperitoneal shunt extrusion in pediatric patients, clinical patterns and therapeutic strategies: A scoping review","authors":"O. Atallah, Amr Badary, F. Monib, Yasser F. Almealawy, Aalaa Saleh, Francesco Lioi, Souhaila Fathallah, Apil Sapkota, Mrinmoy Kundu, Vivek Sanker, Joe M. Das","doi":"10.25259/sni_215_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_215_2024","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPSs) are frequently employed in neurosurgery to treat hydrocephalus, with a particular focus on pediatric patients. Although VPSs are commonly utilized, they are not exempt from difficulties, such as shunt extrusion. The main aim of this study is to enhance comprehension regarding the occurrence, causes contributing to, and consequences of VPS extrusion in pediatric patients.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A comprehensive search approach was implemented, including electronic databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus, to locate pertinent articles published between January 1950 and May 2023. The utilization of keywords such as “ventriculoperitoneal shunt” and “extrusion,” “ventriculoperitoneal shunt” and “migration,” and “ventriculoperitoneal shunt” and “perforation” was employed. Data on patient demographics, underlying diseases, origin of extrusion, presenting symptoms, treatment, and follow-up were gathered. Statistical studies were conducted to identify potential risk factors connected with the occurrence of shunt extrusion.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A study analyzed 80 studies on 120 individuals with extruded VPS catheters. The majority of patients (55.8%) had symptoms such as cerebrospinal fluid leakage and irritation. Hydrocephalus was categorized into congenital (40%), obstructive (36.7%), and communicating (11.7%) groups. Catheter extrusion sites varied, with most from the anal or rectal site. Preoperative meningitis or peritonitis was present in 20% of patients. Treatments ranged from shunt removal to endoscopic third ventriculostomy, resulting in a 90% recovery rate, 1.7% mortality, and 5% follow-up loss.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Extrusion of the distal catheter in VPSs is a critical medical situation that necessitates urgent surgical intervention. The presence of an infection raises the likelihood of complications; hence, it is vital to promptly address the issue through the administration of antibiotics and the replacement of the shunt. Timely intervention enhances results.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38981,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Neurology International","volume":" 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141673672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Awareness level of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus among health-care providers","authors":"Abdulhadi Y. Algahtani, Alaa Adel Ashqar, Fadi Abdu Munhish, G. Albattah, Wafa Imran, Mohammad M. Alshardan, Fawaz S. Almotairi","doi":"10.25259/sni_302_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_302_2024","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a disease that primarily affects the geriatric population. It was first introduced by Adams et al. in 1965. A gradual decline in cognitive function, urinary incontinence, and gait disturbances characterizes the disease. This condition is believed to be underdiagnosed, and awareness of such pathology is vital, as the treatment is very effective and can reverse the symptoms.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study aimed to assess awareness levels regarding iNPH among non-neuroscience healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A total of 269 healthcare providers participated in this study, with data collected through an online questionnaire. About 80.6% of the participants had heard of the disease, while 56.5% were aware of the disease symptomology. About 50% of physicians did not encounter iNPH patients in clinical practice. Previous clinical exposure to iNPH patients correlates significantly with an awareness of disease symptoms, investigation, treatment modalities, and outcome. Clinical experience positively impacts physicians’ awareness as it correlates with a better understanding of diagnostic methods and disease outcomes.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The study highlights the need for targeted educational interventions, especially among family physicians and general practitioners with no previous experience with iNPH patients, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration to address gaps in awareness and enhance early diagnosis of iNPH patients.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38981,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Neurology International","volume":" 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141676607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The hindrance of matching into neurosurgery from doctors of osteopathic-medicine perspective","authors":"Muhammad Kashif, Ahmed Muthana, Abdullah M. Al-Qudah, Samer S. Hoz","doi":"10.25259/sni_314_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_314_2024","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38981,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Neurology International","volume":" 47","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141673835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Communicating hydrocephalus after resection of a meningioma ventral to the foramen magnum","authors":"Kowashi Taki, Koshi Ninomiya, Akihiro Yamamoto, Takuya Suematsu, Manabu Sasaki, Haruhiko Kishima","doi":"10.25259/sni_129_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_129_2024","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Tumors in or near the foramen magnum may cause communicating or non-communicating hydrocephalus (HC), depending on their size and location. Here, an 81-year-old female developed communicating HC following the resection of a meningioma ventral to the foramen magnum.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000An 81-year-old female presented with numbness in the left neck and left hemiparesis. The magnetic resonance revealed an 18-mm tumor ventral to the foramen magnum that significantly enlarged over the past 6 months. She underwent total tumor resection but then presented with progressive HC both clinically (i.e., instability of gait with confusion) and radiographically (computed tomography). Following placement of a lumboperitoneal (LP) shunt, symptoms markedly improved. Further, the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis showed elevated cell counts and protein concentrations, indicating likely “leakage” of intratumoral contents postoperatively contributing to the progressive HC.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Patients presenting with acute meningiomas ventral to the foramen magnum may develop postoperative communicating HC attributed to tumor-related CSF leakage of necrotic intratumoral components that can be successfully treated with a LP shunt.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38981,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Neurology International","volume":" 27","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141675164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A novel low-cost device for tool targeting training and microsurgical hand tremor assessment","authors":"A. Bykanov, Maxim Kiryushin, Maxim Trube, O. Rastvorova, Chernov Ilia, D. Pitskhelauri","doi":"10.25259/sni_271_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_271_2024","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The spatial accuracy of microsurgical manipulations is one of the critical factors in successful surgical interventions. The purpose of this study was to create a low-cost, high-fidelity, and easy-to-use simulator for microsurgical skills training, which can be made by residents themselves at home.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we created a device for spatial accuracy microsurgical skills training and implemented it in our resident’s training program. We propose a design for basic and advanced models. The simulator consisted of commonly available products.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A low-cost, durable, and high-fidelity basic model has been developed at a total cost of <10 dollars per unit. The model allows trainees to practice the critical microsurgical skills of tool targeting in a home-based setting.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The developed device can be assembled at an affordable price using commercially available materials. Such simulation models can provide valuable training opportunities for microsurgery residents.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38981,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Neurology International","volume":" 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141675259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Acute suppression of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis from a large singular dose of dexamethasone: A case report on a hypothesis for resistant intraoperative hypotension","authors":"Prachi Sharma, Ramesh Venkatapura","doi":"10.25259/sni_273_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_273_2024","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38981,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Neurology International","volume":" 45","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141674941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A prospective observational study to compare and evaluate delta down, aortic velocity time integral variability, and superior vena cava collapsibility index as predictors of fluid responsiveness in patients with supratentorial brain tumors undergoing elective neurosurgery","authors":"Neeraja Ajayan, A. Hrishi, M. Sethuraman, Unnikrishnan Prathpadas, R. Praveen, G. Divakar","doi":"10.25259/sni_335_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_335_2024","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Patients undergoing surgical resection of brain tumors frequently exhibit a spectrum of hemodynamic fluctuations necessitating careful fluid management. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, such as delta down (DD), aortic velocity time integral variability (VTIAoV), and superior vena cava collapsibility index (SVCCI), in patients undergoing neurosurgery for brain tumors.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000In this prospective study, 30 patients scheduled to undergo elective neurosurgery for brain tumor resection were enrolled. Baseline measurements of vitals, anesthetic parameters, and study variables were recorded post-induction. Subsequently, patients received a fluid bolus of 10 mL/kg of colloid over 20 min, and measurements were repeated post-loading. Data were presented as mean ± standard deviation. The normally distributed continuous variables were compared using Student’s t-test, with P < 0.05 considered statistically significant. The predictive capability of variables for fluid responsiveness was assessed using Pearson’s coefficient analysis (r).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Of the 30 patients, 22 were identified as volume responders (R), while eight were non-responders (NR). DD >5 mmHg effectively distinguished between R and NR (P < 0.001), with a good predictive ability (r = 0.759). SVCCI >38% differentiated R from NR (P < 0.001), with excellent predictability (r = 0.994). Similarly, VTIAoV >20% was also a good predictor (P < 0.05; r = 0.746).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Our study revealed that most patients undergoing surgical resection of brain tumors exhibited fluid responsiveness. Among the variables assessed, SVCCI >38% emerged as an excellent predictor, followed by VTIAoV >20% and DD >5 mm Hg, for evaluating fluid status in this population.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38981,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Neurology International","volume":" 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141674500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anatomical variations of ilioinguinal nerve: A systematic review of the literature","authors":"Konstantinos Manolakos, Konstantinos Zygogiannis, Othon Manolakos, Chagigia Mousa, Georgios Papadimitriou, Ioannis Fotoniatas","doi":"10.25259/sni_232_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_232_2024","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Several anatomical variations of the ilioinguinal nerve branches have been recorded in older studies. Knowledge of these variations is useful for the improvement of peripheral nerve blocks and avoidance of iatrogenic nerve injuries during abdominal surgeries. The purpose of this study is to perform a systematic review of the literature about the anatomical topography and variations of the ilioinguinal nerve.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000An extensive search in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science electronic databases was conducted by the first author in November 2021, with the use of the PRISMA guidelines. Anatomical or cadaveric studies about the origin, the course, and the distribution of the ilioinguinal nerve were included in this review. Thirty-one cadaveric studies were included for qualitative analysis.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Several anatomical variations of the ilioinguinal nerve were depicted including its general properties, its origin, its branching patterns, its course, its relation to anatomical landmarks, and its termination. Among them, the absence of ilioinguinal nerve ranged from 0% to 35%, its origin from L1 ranged from 65% to 100%, and its isolated emergence from psoas major ranged from 47% to 94.5%. Numerous anatomical variations of the ilioinguinal nerve exist, not commonly cited in classic anatomical textbooks. The branches of the ilioinguinal nerve may be damaged during spinal anesthesia and surgical procedures in the lower abdominal region.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Therefore, a better understanding of the regional anatomy and its variations is of vital importance for the prevention of ilioinguinal nerve injuries.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38981,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Neurology International","volume":" 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141676618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of resection of gliomas of the primary motor and sensory cortex on functional recovery and seizure outcome: A 10-year retrospective study","authors":"Mohamad Yazbeck, Nour Kassem, Nabil Nassar, Hadi Farhat, B. Dabboucy, Yehya Tlaiss, Youssef Comair","doi":"10.25259/sni_158_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_158_2024","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Gliomas, the most common primary brain tumors, pose surgical challenges in eloquent cortex regions due to potential deficits affecting patients’ quality of life (QOL) and increased mortality risk. This study investigates motor and sensory recovery postresection of Rolandic cortex gliomas in 40 patients, alongside seizure outcomes and the efficacy of intraoperative techniques such as awake craniotomy.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This was a 10-year monocentric retrospective study based on the experience of a neurosurgeon in the resection of Rolandic gliomas and its impact on 40 patients’ QOL in a period from 2011 to 2020. The primary outcomes were tumor recurrence and the efficacy of the surgery defined as survival status, seizure status, and sensory and motor neurological deficits. Data collection included demographic, tumor, and surgical outcome variables. The extent of resection (EOR) was classified as gross total resection (GTR) (EOR ≥95%) or subtotal resection (EOR <95%). Statistical analysis involved descriptive statistics and inferential tests for outcome comparisons.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Patients were aged an average of 42.3 ± 14 years and distributed between 72.5% of males and 27.5% of females. The most common presentation was seizures (65%). The tumor was located in the frontal lobe at 65%, the motor at 75%, and the top tumor pathology was oligodendroglioma (42.5%). The recurrence rate in the study was 20% (8 of 40), and the 1-year survival rate was 92.5%. After the resection, significant improvement was shown in Karnofsky’s performance status (P = 0.007), in normal daily activities (P = 0.001), in fine motor skills (P = 0.020), and work hobbies (P = 0.046). No statistically significant improvement was shown in seizures and deficit rates. Recurrence was not associated with the demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, tumor-related characteristics (location, area, side, and mutation), tumor resection, and adjuvant treatment (P > 0.05).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000GTR of Rolandic gliomas can be achieved with the use of meticulous stimulation mapping, and complete functional recovery is attainable despite common belief.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38981,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Neurology International","volume":" 33","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141675708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}