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Dominant Fronto-temporal Lobectomy for Refractory Intracranial Hypertension following an Acute Arterial Ischemic Stroke in a Child. 儿童急性动脉缺血性脑卒中后顽固性颅内高压的优势额颞叶切除术。
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1763530
Nameet Jerath, Aditendraditya Singh Bhati, Sudheer Kumar Tyagi
{"title":"Dominant Fronto-temporal Lobectomy for Refractory Intracranial Hypertension following an Acute Arterial Ischemic Stroke in a Child.","authors":"Nameet Jerath,&nbsp;Aditendraditya Singh Bhati,&nbsp;Sudheer Kumar Tyagi","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1763530","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1763530","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fronto-temporal lobectomy for refractory intracranial hypertension following an acute arterial ischemic stroke in a child is rarely performed following failed conventional measures including decompressive craniectomy. We present a case of a 10-year-old child who presented with acute ischemic stroke with intractable cerebral edema and failed conventional measures including decompressive craniectomy and had significant neurological recovery following frontotemporal lobectomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":8521,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Neurosurgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"213-215"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/a5/ef/10-1055-s-0043-1763530.PMC10089748.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9674890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Scalp Tumor: A Short-Term Institutional Experience with Literature Review. 恶性周围神经鞘头皮肿瘤:短期机构经验与文献回顾。
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1763524
Vikas Chandra Jha, Mohammad Shahnawaz Alam, Vivek Saran Sinha
{"title":"Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Scalp Tumor: A Short-Term Institutional Experience with Literature Review.","authors":"Vikas Chandra Jha,&nbsp;Mohammad Shahnawaz Alam,&nbsp;Vivek Saran Sinha","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1763524","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1763524","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) of the scalp is rare. These lesions are associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), but patients had been reported without NF1 also. We tried to analyze the difference between the clinical course and outcome of the patient with MPNST having stigmata of NF1 and without it. We included five patients treated over 3 years between July 2018 and July 2021 with diffuse scalp MPNST. Two of these five patients with MPNST of the scalp had neurocutaneous stigmata of NF1. Three were female and two males with an average age of 38.40 ± 18.48 years-the youngest with NF1 being a 19-year-old female. We found dull aching pain as the most typical complaint in all patients and a repeated episode of generalized seizure in one patient. In these cases, two patients with NF1 have highly vascular tumors and attained large sizes greater than 30 cm. These two cases required preoperative digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and embolization with n-butyl acrylate. Total excision of the tumor was done in all patients with radiotherapy. Metastases within 1 year were noted in two patients with NF1, and one of these two succumbed to her illness. The rest of the three patients without NF1 are under follow-up with no evidence of disease with a maximum follow-up of 2 years. Large MPNST (size > 20 cm) are rare and reported to have been associated with and without NF1. Patients with scalp MPNST with NF1 can achieve larger size with fast progression of tumor size and higher chances of recurrence and metastases.</p>","PeriodicalId":8521,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Neurosurgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"157-164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/74/9a/10-1055-s-0043-1763524.PMC10089754.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9674891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Validating the Efficacy of Two Burr-Hole Craniostomy over Mini-Craniotomy for Chronic Subdural Hematoma Drainage. 双钻孔开颅术对慢性硬膜下血肿引流的疗效观察。
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761232
Pranoy Hegde, Bharat Nayak, Aditya Madishetty, Parichay J Perikal, Sunil V Furtado
{"title":"Validating the Efficacy of Two Burr-Hole Craniostomy over Mini-Craniotomy for Chronic Subdural Hematoma Drainage.","authors":"Pranoy Hegde,&nbsp;Bharat Nayak,&nbsp;Aditya Madishetty,&nbsp;Parichay J Perikal,&nbsp;Sunil V Furtado","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1761232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1761232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>  There is an increasing incidence of chronic subdural hematoma due to extended life expectancy and associated trauma and fall risk. This retrospective study evaluates the efficacy of two burr-hole craniotomy over mini-craniotomy. <b>Methods</b>  Sixty-five patients were recruited over 2 years, of which 56 were male and 9 were females. A patient with a chronic subdural hematoma either underwent burr-hole craniostomy or mini-craniotomy for hematoma evacuation. Glasgow coma scale (GCS) and modified Rankin score were used to assess the neurological status and interventional outcome at discharge and follow-up, respectively. A head CT scan was performed at 3 week and 3 month follow-up. <b>Statistical Analysis</b>  Categorical data are presented as frequency and percentage, while non-categorical data are represented as mean ± SD. Statistical significance for difference in outcome between the two groups was analyzed using the chi-square test and <i>p</i> -value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. <b>Results</b>  The mean age of patients was 55.6 years. Headache (35 cases), hemiparesis, and altered sensorium were seen in 20 patients, each with the main presenting symptoms. Trauma history was noted in 69.2% of patients. One (3.7%) hematoma recurrence in the burr-hole group and four (8.3%) in the mini-craniotomy group was recorded. The mean operative time was longer in the minicraniotomy group (124.2 min vs. 75.4 min; <i>p</i>  < 0.001). A higher incidence of recurrence was noted in the craniotomy group (8.3%) than the burr-hole group (3.7%). No statistical difference in the recurrence rate, duration of hospital stay, GCS at discharge, modified Rankin score between the two study groups at discharge was noted. <b>Conclusion</b>  Two burr-hole craniostomy is a safe and effective surgical option to treat chronic subdural hematoma. It is also validated in patients on anticoagulants and antiplatelet medications with adequate pre-surgical correction of coagulation parameters.</p>","PeriodicalId":8521,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Neurosurgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"70-74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/46/78/10-1055-s-0043-1761232.PMC10089736.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9298804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Paddle-Lead Spinal-Cord Stimulation Surgeries for Chronic Neuropathic Pain: A Single Surgeon Case-Series Outcome Analysis in Indian Population. 桨-导联脊髓刺激手术治疗慢性神经性疼痛:印度人群中一位外科医生病例-系列结果分析。
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764121
Satyakam Baruah, Anirban D Banerjee
{"title":"Paddle-Lead Spinal-Cord Stimulation Surgeries for Chronic Neuropathic Pain: A Single Surgeon Case-Series Outcome Analysis in Indian Population.","authors":"Satyakam Baruah,&nbsp;Anirban D Banerjee","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1764121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>  Spinal-cord stimulation (SCS) for relief of chronic neuropathic pain is well established. <b>Objective</b>  The inherent limitations with conventional percutaneous lead SCS are lead migration, positional variations in stimulation, as well as possible nonreplication of benefits after permanent SCS implantation, which were experienced during a positive trial period. To circumvent these limitations, we analyzed five consecutive cases of chronic intractable neuropathic pain who underwent direct SCS paddle lead placement during the trial period for pain relief. In addition, during the process of placing a permanent paddle lead, the impediment created by prior epidural scarring in such chronic patients can be obviated mechanically thereby increasing the efficacy of the procedure. <b>Material and Methods</b>  The demographic details, diagnosis, preoperative visual analogue scale score (VAS), and follow-up VAS were recorded. Surgical procedure consisted of a standard dorsal laminotomy followed by placement of permanent paddle leads. <b>Results</b>  All patients reported significant improvement in their VAS scores. Mean duration of follow-up was 23.6 months (9-35 months). Mean preoperative VAS was 9.4 and 1.4 at the last follow-up. No major complications were found. <b>Conclusion</b>  With careful patient selection and appropriate surgical strategy, it was possible to implant permanent paddle leads during SCS trial itself in our five patients thereby replicating and sustaining the trial period pain relief. We argue that this can be a new cost-effective and reliable technique for the placement of SCS leads achieving excellent and sustained pain relief.</p>","PeriodicalId":8521,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Neurosurgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"150-156"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/2b/de/10-1055-s-0043-1764121.PMC10089753.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9359990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Association of ABO Blood Group with Delayed Cerebral Ischemia and Clinical Outcomes Following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Pakistan. 巴基斯坦动脉瘤性蛛网膜下腔出血后ABO血型与迟发性脑缺血及临床结果的关系
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1760859
Saleha Azeem, Mohammad Ashraf, Usman Ahmad Kamboh, Muhammad Asif Raza, Minaam Farooq, Huzaifa Ahmad Cheema, Simra Tariq, Nabeel Choudhary, Syed Shahzad Hussain, Naveed Ashraf
{"title":"Association of ABO Blood Group with Delayed Cerebral Ischemia and Clinical Outcomes Following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Pakistan.","authors":"Saleha Azeem,&nbsp;Mohammad Ashraf,&nbsp;Usman Ahmad Kamboh,&nbsp;Muhammad Asif Raza,&nbsp;Minaam Farooq,&nbsp;Huzaifa Ahmad Cheema,&nbsp;Simra Tariq,&nbsp;Nabeel Choudhary,&nbsp;Syed Shahzad Hussain,&nbsp;Naveed Ashraf","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1760859","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1760859","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>  The ABO blood type, due to its various hemostaseologic properties, has been associated with several vascular diseases, including aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). However, the role of ABO blood type in delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) onset and other clinical outcomes after aSAH is largely unexplored. This study aimed to investigate the association between ABO blood type and outcomes after aSAH, primarily DCI. <b>Methods</b>  A retrospective analysis was made on the data collected from 175 aSAH patients at a tertiary supraregional neurosurgery department over 5 years. Socio-demographic factors, clinical variables (DCI, mFG, WFNS grade, and Glasgow Outcome Scale at discharge), EVD placement, and aneurysm size were analyzed for their association with ABO blood type. <b>Results</b>  DCI was reported in 25% of patients with 'O' blood type and 9.6% with 'non-O' blood type. A stepwise logistic regression model showed that after adjusting for BMI, mFG, WFNS grade, and EVD placement, 'O' type blood group was an independent risk factor for DCI, greatly increasing the risk of DCI as compared to 'non-O' type groups (OR = 3.27, 95% CI: 1.21-8.82). <b>Conclusion</b>  This study provides evidence that individuals with 'O' blood type may have a higher risk of DCI onset after aSAH. However, further studies are essential to address the limitations of our work and confirm our findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":8521,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Neurosurgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"108-116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/f9/28/10-1055-s-0043-1760859.PMC10089742.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9304865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Invasive Tumors and eNOS Gene Polymorphisms with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Correspondence. 侵袭性肿瘤和eNOS基因多态性与蛛网膜下腔出血:对应关系。
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761231
Rujittika Mung Unpuntipantip, Viroj Wiwanitkit
{"title":"Invasive Tumors and <i>eNOS</i> Gene Polymorphisms with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Correspondence.","authors":"Rujittika Mung Unpuntipantip,&nbsp;Viroj Wiwanitkit","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1761231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1761231","url":null,"abstract":"Wewould like to share ideas on the publication “Patients with InvasiveTumorsandeNOSGenePolymorphismswithSubarachnoid Hemorrhage Tend to Have Poorer Prognosis.”1 Siroya et al concluded that patients expressing the 4ab polymorphism, eNOS-786T > TT/CC/TC, eNOS894G> TGG/GTperformed better than patients expressing only 4bb although both had a poor prognosis. The influence of polymorphism was investigated in this study. The genetic factors mentioned in this article may or maynot influenceprognosis.Weboth agree that the underlying genetic component of the investigation may be relevant to the prognosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage. However, psoriasis vulgaris is associated with some genetic variations. Polymorphisms of theMMP-9 and rs17427875 genes in noncoding long RNA-HOXA11-AS are examples.2,3 The main focus of further research should be on the consequences of unexpected and potentially confusing gene changes. Conflict of Interest None declared.","PeriodicalId":8521,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Neurosurgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"230"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/de/63/10-1055-s-0043-1761231.PMC10089739.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9359992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Endoscopic Trans-Aqueductal Procedures for Juxta 4th Ventricular and Posterior Fossa Arachnoid Cyst using Flexible/Video Neuroendoscope: A Novel Approach. 利用柔性/视频神经内窥镜经输水内镜治疗第四脑室和后窝蛛网膜囊肿:一种新方法。
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1760858
Subodh Raju, Ramesh Shighakolli, Lokesh Lingappa
{"title":"Endoscopic Trans-Aqueductal Procedures for Juxta 4th Ventricular and Posterior Fossa Arachnoid Cyst using Flexible/Video Neuroendoscope: A Novel Approach.","authors":"Subodh Raju,&nbsp;Ramesh Shighakolli,&nbsp;Lokesh Lingappa","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1760858","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1760858","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective</b>  Fourth ventricular and juxta fourth ventricular arachnoid cysts (ACs) are rare clinical entities. Conventionally, ACs are managed with either micro-surgical excision or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversionary procedures such as a shunt. Effective treatment modality still remains controversial. Advances in neuroendoscopy have helped in the effective management of this benign condition in a minimally invasive method. Description of a subset of patients with fourth ventricular and juxta fourth ventricular ACs and hydrocephalus who underwent transaqueductal cysto-ventriculostomy with a flexible neuroendoscope was the objective of this study. <b>Methods</b>  This study included the data of patients with fourth ventricular and juxta fourth ventricular ACs and hydrocephalus operated between 2008 and 2019. Of 350 intraventricular neuroendoscopic procedures done during the last 11 years, 8 had obstructive hydrocephalus due to fourth ventricular and juxta ventricular arachnoid cyst. Endoscopic transaqueductal cystoventriculostomy and transaqueductal shunt placement was done in all using a flexible neuro-endoscope. <b>Results</b>  Patients were aged 20 days to 15 months; in the neonate, the diagnosis was established during routine antenatal screening. Surgical procedure was done using a flexible neuro-endoscope. All improved symptomatically, radiologically and are on regular follow-up to date. One patient had postoperative meningitis, which gradually improved with antimicrobial therapy. None required alternative form of treatment such as shunt or craniotomy and microsurgical excision. <b>Conclusion</b>  Endoscopic transaqueductal cysto-ventriculostomy is a safe, effective and minimal invasive modality in the hands of an experienced neurosurgeon for the management of fourth ventricular and juxta ventricular arachnoid cysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":8521,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Neurosurgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"62-69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/d6/b1/10-1055-s-0043-1760858.PMC10089760.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9674888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Gingko Leaf Sign: A Classical Imaging Finding in Spinal Meningiomas. 银杏叶征:脊髓脑膜瘤的典型影像学表现。
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1760853
Prasad Krishnan
{"title":"Gingko Leaf Sign: A Classical Imaging Finding in Spinal Meningiomas.","authors":"Prasad Krishnan","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1760853","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1760853","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The common imaging features surgeons use to distinguish spinal meningiomas from spinal nerve sheath tumors on magnetic resonance (MR) scans include the presence of the \"dural tail sign\" on contrast-enhanced MR images, hypointensity of the lesion on T2 sequences, presence of calcifications, lack of extraspinal dumbbell extension, and the lack of cystic changes in the lesion. We highlight the rarely described finding-the \"Gingko-Leaf\" sign that is caused by the stretched denticulate ligament as it extends laterally, through the tumor, from the compressed spinal cord.</p>","PeriodicalId":8521,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Neurosurgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"228-229"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/dc/a2/10-1055-s-0043-1760853.PMC10089726.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9674889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Initial Results of a Direct Aspiration First-Pass Technique to Treat Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients in Nepal. 尼泊尔直接抽吸首次通过技术治疗急性缺血性中风患者的初步结果。
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761233
Subash Phuyal, Raju Paudel, Ritesh Lamsal, Lekhjung Thapa, Anzil Mani Singh Maharjan, Bikram Prasad Gajurel
{"title":"Initial Results of a Direct Aspiration First-Pass Technique to Treat Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients in Nepal.","authors":"Subash Phuyal,&nbsp;Raju Paudel,&nbsp;Ritesh Lamsal,&nbsp;Lekhjung Thapa,&nbsp;Anzil Mani Singh Maharjan,&nbsp;Bikram Prasad Gajurel","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1761233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1761233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective</b>  Endovascular therapy has become the mainstay of treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel occlusion. A direct aspiration first-pass technique (ADAPT) using large bore aspiration catheters has been introduced as a rapid, simple method for achieving good revascularization and good clinical outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of ADAPT in the treatment of AIS due to large-vessel occlusion in the Nepali patient population. <b>Materials and Methods</b>  Retrospective data were collected for all consecutive patients treated for AIS with ADAPT from March 2019 through January 2021 at two hospitals. Outcomes were successful revascularization (modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction score of 2b-3), time to revascularization, procedural complications, and good clinical outcome (modified Rankin Scale score of 0 to 2) and mortality at 90 days. <b>Statistical Analysis</b>  Retrospective data were collected and descriptive statistics were calculated. <b>Results</b>  Sixty-eight patients treated for AIS with ADAPT were included. The median National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score at presentation was 13 (IQR 10-13.25). The median time from arterial puncture to revascularization was 40 minutes (IQR 30-45). Successful revascularization was achieved in 54 patients (79.4%). No cases of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage occurred. At 90-day follow-up, good clinical outcome was achieved in 57 patients (83.8%), and 4 patients died (5.9%). <b>Conclusion</b>  A direct aspiration first pass technique appears to be a fast, simple, safe, and effective method for the management of AIS in the Nepali patient population.</p>","PeriodicalId":8521,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Neurosurgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"75-79"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/18/35/10-1055-s-0043-1761233.PMC10089751.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9304859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Accuracy and Safety of Fluoroscopy-Assisted Transpedicular Screw Insertion in Thoracolumbar Spine Surgery: Evaluation of 122 Screws. 透视辅助下经椎弓根螺钉置入胸腰椎手术的准确性和安全性:122颗螺钉的评估。
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1763523
Imad-Eddine Sahri, Zakaria Chandid Tlemcani, Sofia El Akroud, El Asri Abad Cherif, Miloudi Gazzaz
{"title":"Accuracy and Safety of Fluoroscopy-Assisted Transpedicular Screw Insertion in Thoracolumbar Spine Surgery: Evaluation of 122 Screws.","authors":"Imad-Eddine Sahri,&nbsp;Zakaria Chandid Tlemcani,&nbsp;Sofia El Akroud,&nbsp;El Asri Abad Cherif,&nbsp;Miloudi Gazzaz","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1763523","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1763523","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study is to determine the accuracy and safety of trans-pedicular screws' insertion in the thoracolumbar spine using a fluoroscopy-assisted surgical technique. We retrospectively evaluated all patients who underwent a postoperative computed tomography scan to assess the location of the pedicular screws following thoracolumbar spinal surgery, at the Mohammed Vth Military Training Hospital-Rabat, from January 2020 to April 2022. We used Gertzbein's classification to grade pedicular cortex breaches. A screw penetration greater than 4 mm (grades D-E) was considered critical and one less than 4 mm was classified as noncritical (grades A-C). A total of 122 screws inserted in the T1 to L5 vertebrae were included from 25 patients. The average age was 46 years old. Pathologies included degenerative disorders (5 patients), tumors (8 patients), and trauma (12 patients). All screws were inserted using lateral and anteroposterior fluoroscopic guidance. A total of 11 transpedicular screws breaches were identified. The breaches incidence was significantly higher in thoracic pedicles (8 screws) than in lumbar pedicles (3 screws). Of these, three critical cases occurred in two patients and one of them required reintervention. The remaining eight exceedances were not critical and were closely monitored and followed up. Transpedicular screws fluoroscopy-assisted surgical fixation can be performed for the stabilization of the thoracolumbar spine with satisfactory safety and precision.</p>","PeriodicalId":8521,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Neurosurgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"12-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/37/2a/10-1055-s-0043-1763523.PMC10089733.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9304861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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