abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to assess the impact of public health policy in Australia in response to the coronavirus disease identified in 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the delivery of neurosurgical services. Being essential services, we postulated that there would not be a decrease in elective and emergency neuros...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Antony J,James WT,Neriamparambil AJ,Barot DD,Withers T

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complete aneurysm obliteration is the goal of aneurysm treatment. In selected cases, a neck remnant may be left to preserve a critical branch. Literature on ophthalmic artery sacrifice in the treatment of cerebral aneurysms and subsequent risk of vision loss is limited. CASE DESCRIPTION:Herein, we describe ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Nowicki KW,Johnson SA,Goldschmidt E,Balzer J,Gross BA,Friedlander RM

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chiari 1 malformation is a structural abnormality of the hindbrain and posterior fossa characterized by herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. Although asymptomatic in some cases, hindbrain herniation can be associated with disruption of cerebrospinal fluid flow dynamics at the cran...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Afshari FT,Solanki GA,Lo WB,Rodrigues D

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously reported inpatient and 30-day postoperative patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of a controlled, noncrossover pilot study using preoperative mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training for lumbar spine surgery. Our goal here was to assess 3-month and 12-month postoperative PROs of preoperat...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Chavez JL,Porucznik CA,Gren LH,Guan J,Joyce E,Brodke DS,Dailey AT,Mahan MA,Hood RS,Lawrence BD,Spiker WR,Spina NT,Bisson EF

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report about the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and postoperative management of pharyngo-esophageal perforations (PEPs) after anterior cervical spine (ACS) surgery in 17 patients. METHODS:A retrospective multicenter case series of patients surgically treated for PEP after ACS surgery was performed. Data r...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Ghirelli M,Molinari G,Rosini M,De Iure F,Gasbarrini A,Mattioli F,Alicandri-Ciufelli M,Presutti L

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine the location of kinesthetic cell clusters within the subthalamic nucleus (STN) on magnetic resonance imaging, adjusted for interindividual anatomic variability by employing the medial STN border as a reference point. METHODS:We retrospectively localized microelectrode recording-defined...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Bolier E,Bot M,van den Munckhof P,Pal G,Sani S,Stebbins GT,Verhagen Metman L

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper uses a neural network model to study the protective effect of dexmedetomidine on the anesthesia recovery period and neurocognitive function in elderly patients undergoing radical resection of colorectal cancer. Eighty-eight patients with colorectal cancer who underwent radical surgery in our hospital from J...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Chen H,Li F

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Albeit rarely, different spinal pathologies may require surgical treatment during pregnancy. The management of such cases poses a series of challenges, starting with adequate body positioning. OBJECTIVE:To illustrate limits and indications of the different surgical positioning strategies for pregnant women ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Bongetta D,Versace A,De Pirro A,Gemma M,Bernardo L,Cetin I,Savasi V,Assietti R

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) solution is commonly used to irrigate wounds because of its hemostatic and antiseptic properties. Previous studies suggest that H2O2 can result in toxicity to keratinocytes and fibroblasts, but complications after H2O2 application, including oxygen embolism, which is one of the most ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Zou P,Yang JS,Wang XF,Wei JM,Guo H,Zhang B,Zhang F,Chu L,Hao DJ,Zhao YT

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas (SDAVFs) are the most common type of spinal arteriovenous malformations; they frequently cause progressive myelopathy including gait disturbances and sensory disorders. CASE DESCRIPTION:We report a rare case of a middle-aged man who experienced right-sided chest pain and ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Oki S,Osanai T,Tokairin K,Takamiya S,Yamazaki K,Imai T,Seki T

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Melanocytic lesions of the nervous system are thought to arise from leptomeningeal melanocytes, which are derived from neural crest and include diffuse melanocytosis, melanocytomas, and malignant melanomas. Meningeal melanocytomas are extremely rare benign lesions. The usual treatment of intradural extramedu...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Akgun MY,Isler C,Ulu MO

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:VerifyNow-directed personalized antiplatelet therapy for aneurysm embolization with a Pipeline Embolization Device (PED) remains controversial. Evaluate thrombotic complications between patients who received VerifyNow-directed personalized antiplatelet therapy versus those who did not after PED flow diversio...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Neyens R,Donaldson C,Andrews C,Kellogg R,Spiotta A

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We are developing an intradural approach to spinal cord stimulation, where the thin electrode array is affixed stably to the underside of the thoracic spinal dura mater without leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. As part of the design and testing process, we sought to evaluate the potential risk of inadvertent c...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Seaman SC,Zanaty M,Holland MT,Gillies GT,Howard MA 3rd,Yamaguchi S

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper proposes an improved LANDMARC positioning algorithm to improve the location accuracy of environmental obstacles for medicine care monitoring in neurology. The paper proposes a log path loss correction model and uses the model to compensate the positioning signal to improve the positioning accuracy of the alg...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Huang Y,Li L,Hu L,Huang H,Liao Z,Wang J

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The interlaminar fusion combination involving C1-C2 screwing fixation is one of the most effective techniques for atlantoaxial dislocation or subluxation, and the bone graft is usually stabilized by wiring constructs. However, some adverse events were reported during the insertion of sublaminar wiring, such a...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Huang PJ,Lin JH,Chiang YH

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study modified the traditional extreme lateral lumbar interbody fusion (XLIF) surgery and was intended to reduce the approach related to lumbar plexus injury. METHODS:The patients receiving a new modified XLIF for treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases since September 2017 in our hospital were retro...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Li J,Wang X,Zhang W,Guo L,Shen Y

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There are few reports on the robot-assisted percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF), and we aimed to explore the learning curve of the robot-assisted PKP for treating OVCF. METHODS:A total of 44 patients (71 vertebral fractures) with OVCF treated with robot-assi...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Yuan W,Cao W,Meng X,Zhu H,Liu X,Cui C,Tao L,Zhu Y

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebral venous complications related to neurosurgical interventions are only rarely reported in the literature. Internal cerebral veins (ICVs) are vulnerable to injury during neurosurgical approaches to the pineal and thalamic regions. The occurrence of unilateral postoperative ICV thrombosis in children is...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Tan AP

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess and compare clinical outcomes and sagittal balance after unstable hangman fracture between C2-C3 anterior discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and posterior C2-C3 short-segment fixation and fusion. METHODS:A total of 45 patients underwent ACDF (20 patients) and posterior C2-C3 short-segment fixation and fu...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Jin C,Xie N,Ren Y,Liu X,Tang F,Guo Q,Jia L,Cheng L

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Simulation models enable trainees to master microsurgical skills before performing surgeries. Vascular bypass is a critical component of cerebrovascular and many nonneurologic procedures. However, most available bypass training models lack important spatial, tactile, and physiologic aspects of real surgery. A...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Cikla U,Rowley P,Jennings Simoes EL,Ozaydin B,Goodman SL,Avci E,Baskaya MK,Patel NJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonlethal neural tube defects are developmental malformations with complex pathogenesis usually manifested at birth or in childhood. CASE DESCRIPTION:We report the case of a 61-year-old woman without significant previous clinical history presenting for neck pain and stiffness. An extensive workup detected m...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Wild E,Sun H,Georgescu MM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:For adult patients undergoing surgical decompression for Chiari malformation type I (CM-I), the patient-level factors that influence extended length of stay (LOS) are relatively unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of patient-baseline comorbidities, demographics, and postoperative comp...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Elsamadicy AA,Koo AB,Lee M,David WB,Kundishora AJ,Freedman IG,Zogg CK,Hong CS,DeSpenza T,Sarkozy M,Kahle KT,DiLuna M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aneurysms of the extracranial vertebral artery are rare, and the treatment options are not standardized. We present a case of an extracranial vertebral artery aneurysm treated with flow diversion. CASE DESCRIPTION:In a 72-year-old woman, computed tomography angiography demonstrated a right extracranial vert...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Wu H,Wang M,Li K,Wang F

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To retrospectively analyze our clinical data to determine the risk factors for thromboembolism, especially with unruptured posterior circulation coil embolization. METHODS:A total of 53 coil embolization procedures for unruptured posterior circulation aneurysms performed in 53 patients between October 2010 ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Son W,Kang DH

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, we considered the treatment of cognitive characteristics of Parkinson's subtypes under resting magnetic resonance imaging scans, and used magnetic resonance imaging to analyze brain activity characteristics of patients with Parkinson's subtypes at rest. METHODS:In this study, patients with neu...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Mu L,Zhou Q,Sun D,Wang M,Chai X,Wang M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study sought to 1) describe the use K-wireless pedicle screw insertion among adults (age ≥18 years) undergoing a minimally invasive fusion and 2) perform a systematic review (SR) of all studies that describe a navigated, K-wireless technique with 3-dimensional fluoroscopy. METHODS:Patients undergoing a ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： O'Donohoe TJ,Dawes BH,Thien C,Wang YY

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For several variants of quasi-moyamoya disease, cerebral revascularization treatment is as effective as it is for the more typical cases of moyamoya disease. Here, we examined a case of moyamoya disease with concurrent congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). On the basis of concurrent underlying disease, the pati...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Miki K,Samura K,Kawashima M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scalp arteriovenous malformation is a rare disease. In terms of treatment, surgical removal is often effective and performed. With the development of endovascular treatments, a combination of surgical removal and embolization is now often performed. CASE DESCRIPTION:A 44-year-old man presented with a mass i...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Kuwano A,Naitou I,Miyamoto N,Arai K,Kawamata T

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate potential health care discrepancies in patients with ruptured cerebral aneurysms undergoing microsurgical intervention. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms treated at our tertiary referral university hospital (UH) and safety net county hospital (CH...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Strickland BA,Mert M,Ravina K,Chartrain A,Rennert RC,Bakhsheshian J,Shahrestani S,Jackanich A,Amar A,Mack W,Russin JJ,Giannotta SL

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidural hematomas (EDHs) involving the venous sinuses are uncommon and carry the risk of hemorrhage or venous infarction. We report the largest case series for superior sagittal sinus- and transverse sinus-related EDHs including surgical and nonsurgical management. We compare our findings to the relevant li...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Parker SL,Kabani AA,Conner CR,Choi PA,Withrow JS,Cai C,Kitagawa RS

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine outcomes and complications following first-time lumbar microdiscectomy. METHODS:Prospective data for patients operated on between May 2007 and July 2016 were obtained from the Norwegian Registry for Spine Surgery. The primary outcome was change in Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score at 1 year. S...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Vangen-Lønne V,Madsbu MA,Salvesen Ø,Nygaard ØP,Solberg TK,Gulati S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although the endoscopic transpterygoid approach has been popularized, there are no studies about anatomy-specific morbidities of this approach. The objective of this study is to investigate the surgical morbidities associated with the endoscopic transpterygoid approach for resection of anatomic structures. M...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Choi JE,Noh YS,Lee KE,Jung YG,Chung SK,Kim HY,Kong DS,Nam DH,Hong SD

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the changes in the sagittal parameters of the cervical spine and the clinical efficacy of C2∼3 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) combined with internal fixation for unstable hangman's fractures. METHOD:The clinical data of 46 patients with unstable hangman's fractures treated with...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Kong W,Yang X,Li Z,Hu B,Song Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mirror intracranial aneurysms with different rupture status is a useful model to investigate features associated with aneurysm rupture. Morphological and hemodynamic analyses of ruptured middle cerebral artery (MCA) mirror aneurysms are rarely reported. The purpose of this study was to determine the morpholo...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Xu L,Wang H,Chen Y,Dai Y,Lin B,Liang F,Wan J,Yang Y,Zhao B

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although previous studies have reported the expression of JAK1, STAT3, and phosphorylated STAT3 in hypertrophied ligamentum flavum (LF), the role of the Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) signaling pathway in hypertrophied LF has not been fully elucidated. The aim of thi...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Delen E,Doğanlar O,Delen Ö,Doğanlar ZB,Kılınçer C

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case Video 1 demonstrates a microsurgical technique for trapping and excision of 2 ruptured mycotic aneurysms. The patient was a 64-year-old man with severe mitral regurgitation and valvular vegetations suggestive of endocarditis. On examination, the patient presented with speech difficulty. Preoperative imaging ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Dimentberg R,Cox M,Kolster R,Choudhri OA

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Score (TLICS) and the Thoracolumbar AOSpine Injury Score (TL AOSIS) have any superiority to each other in terms of the reliability of their recommendations for guiding the treatment strategy of thoracolumbar spine injuries. METHODS:A total...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： An Z,Zhu Y,Wang G,Wei H,Dong L

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the most valuable innovations in high-grade glioma surgery is 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA). Fluorescence is a specific and sensitive indicator of metabolically active tumor tissue. In the published literature, the main focus has been placed on false-negative cases, with only a few articles addressing...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： La Rocca G,Sabatino G,Menna G,Altieri R,Ius T,Marchese E,Olivi A,Barresi V,Della Pepa GM

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A cavernous malformation (CM) with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is relatively rare. We report a patient who presented with TN caused by a CM in the cerebellopontine angle. CASE DESCRIPTION:A 37-year-old man presented with a history of episodic, shock-like, right facial pain of 2 months' duration. Neurologic ex...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Zhang W,Jiang X,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When endovascular clot retrievals are performed using a stent retriever and/or an aspiration catheter, identifying the accurate position of a clot is extremely important for a successful immediate recanalization. Herein, we report a new technique called microcatheter withdrawing angiography, which facilitate...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Ohshima T,Niwa A,Kawaguchi R,Matsuo N,Miyachi S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00