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Locating the ventral intermediate thalamic nucleus for deep brain stimulation surgery: analysis of a case series comparing CT and MR targeting Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Melissa Gough, Russell Mills, Una Brechany, Claire Nicholson, Alistair Jenkins, Mohammed Akbar Hussain
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery targeting the ventral intermediate thalamic nucleus (Vim) has proven efficacy in the treatment of tremor.The primary aim is to investigate whether there is a st...
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Effect of continuous drainage of cranial arachnoid cysts into the ventricular system by stereotactic placed catheters Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Stephan Lackermair, Adolf Müller, Hannes Egermann, Rainer Hahne
Background: Surgical treatment of intracranial arachnoid cysts (iACs) is challenging. Microsurgical resection, endoscopic fenestration and cysto-peritoneal shunting are the most frequently used met...
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Can ChatGPT outperform a neurosurgical trainee? A prospective comparative study Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Simon C. Williams, Joachim Starup-Hansen, Jonathan P. Funnell, John Gerrard Hanrahan, Alexandra Valetopoulou, Navneet Singh, Saurabh Sinha, William R. Muirhead, Hani J. Marcus
This study aimed to compare the performance of ChatGPT, a large language model (LLM), with human neurosurgical applicants in a neurosurgical national selection interview, to assess the potential of...
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The challenge of completing a randomised clinical trial Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Simon Thomson
Published in British Journal of Neurosurgery (Vol. 38, No. 1, 2024)
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of PCF versus ACD in the treatment of cervical brachialgia (FORVAD trial) Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Simon Thomson, Gemma Ainsworth, Senthil Selvanathan, Sarah Brown, Julie Croft, Rachel Kelly, Ruben Mujica-Mota, Nikki Rousseau, Ruchi Higham, Deborah Stocken
Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve root is compressed in the spine, if symptoms fail to resolve after 6 weeks surgery may be indicated. Anterior Cervical Discectomy (ACD) is the commonest p...
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Correction Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-27
Published in British Journal of Neurosurgery (Vol. 38, No. 1, 2024)
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The GCS-Pupils (GCS-P) score to assess outcomes after traumatic brain injury: a retrospective study Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Vito Ambesi, Charne Miller, Mark C. Fitzgerald, Biswadev Mitra
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and pupil response to light are commonly used to assess brain injury severity and predict outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the GCS combined wi...
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Don’t make a mountain out of dermoid cysts of the anterior fontanelle Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 David Lowes, Anthony Jesurasa, Chirag Patel, Paul Leach
Dermoid cysts are ectodermal inclusion lesions which can occur at the bregma, preventing complete closure of the anterior fontanelle. Various management strategies have been suggested for children ...
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Repair of lateral temporo-sphenoidal encephalocoele via an endoscopic transorbital approach: ex vivo 3D printed simulation followed by in vivo deployment Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Barbora Krivankova, Megan Burns, Imogen Gasser, Cailin Dewet, Rohit Gohil, Iain Hathorn, Jennifer Paxton, Mohamed Okasha, Rob Peden, Mark A. Hughes
A temporo-sphenoidal encephalocoele occurs when temporal lobe herniates through a defect in the greater wing of the sphenoid bone into the sphenoid air sinus. The natural history is not well-unders...
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Patient-specific automated cerebrospinal fluid pressure control to augment spinal wound closure: a case series using the LiquoGuard® Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Danyal Z. Khan, Kanza Tariq, Keng Siang Lee, Edward W Dyson, Vittorio Russo, Laurence D Watkins, Antonino Russo
Spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks are common, and their management is heterogeneous. For high-flow leaks, numerous studies advocate for primary dural repair and CSF diversion. The LiquoGuard7®...
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Clinical characteristics and outcomes of children with non-sinogenic Brain infections Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Retaj Mohammad, Cilian Ó Maoldomhnaigh, Darach Crimmins
Central Nervous System (CNS) suppurative infections are serious but rare conditions in the paediatric population. Data on long-term neurocognitive and quality of life outcomes in children recoverin...
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Surgical outcomes of intraoperative O-arm versus C-arm fluoroscopy in occipitocervical fixation: a retrospective analysis Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-25 Keiji Wada, Shunichi Mori, Shuji Shimamoto, Tomohisa Inoue, Ryo Tamaki, Ken Okazaki
This study aims to compare the effect of using O-arm and C-arm fluoroscopy on the surgical outcomes of occipitocervical fixation.The study included patients who underwent occipitocervical fixation ...
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Intracranial leptomeningeal CNS ganglioneuroblastoma. First report and review of the literature Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-23 Daniel De Frutos Marcos, Mónica Rivero-Garvía, Javier Marquez-Rivas, Maria Jose Mayorga-Buiza, Ainhoa Casajús Ortega, Laura Ciércoles Ramírez
CNS ganglioneuroblastoma in an extremely rare embryonal tumour, specifically in the pediatric population. Bad prognosis is documented due to aggressiveness and absence of protocolized treatment at ...
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“Skip” corpectomy technique in multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy and ossified posterior longitudinal ligament: Outcomes with over 10-years follow-up Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Buse Sarigul, Ahmet Ogrenci, Mesut Yilmaz, Sedat Dalbayrak
Skip corpectomy is a surgical technique that includes C4 and C6 corpectomies and fusion via autografts and a cervical plate and is frequently performed in patients with CSM and OPLL. This study pre...
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The iliac kickstand screw: anatomic CT analysis of screw trajectory and osseous corridor for screw placement Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Jonathan Lee, Alexander J. Schupper, Jeffrey Okewunmi, Wesley H. Bronson, Jeremy M. Steinberger, Lawrence G. Lenke, James D. Lin
The ‘kickstand screw-rod’ technique has been recently described for correction of coronal malalignment. This technique utilizes powerful ‘construct-to-ilium’ distraction between a fixed multi-screw...
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Black blood MRI sequences in the acute management of ruptured and unruptured intracranial aneurysms Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Mustafa El Sheikh, Shang Peng Koh, Mustafa Omer, Kevin Agyemang, Parameswaran Bhattathiri, Samih Hassan, Ahmed Iqbal, Wazim Izzath, Jerome St George, Sin Yee Foo
We present an illustrative case series in which high spatial resolution black blood (BB) MRI sequences were used as an adjunct in the acute management of intracranial aneurysms with diagnostic unce...
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Effectiveness of subtemporal decompression for the management of slit ventricle syndrome Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Laura Kehoe, John Caird, Darach Crimmins
To assess the effectiveness of subtemporal decompression in the management of slit ventricle syndrome.We conducted a retrospective review of all patients with slit ventricle syndrome (SVS) who unde...
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Natural history of post-operative non-functioning pituitary adenomas – a single centre cohort analysis Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Salman T. Shaikh, Saad Moughal, Mohamed Wael, Paul Nix, Atul Tyagi, Nick Phillips, Asim Sheikh
To study behaviour of endonasally operated non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPA) and propose a cost-effective stratified follow-up regimen.A single centre retrospective cohort analysis from Jun...
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The ghost tumour revisited. Corticosteroids in primary central nervous system lymphoma: diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic implications Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Alejandra Mosteiro, Jhon A Hoyos, Abel Ferres, Thomaz Topczewski, Andrea Rivero, Alfredo Rivas, Iban Aldecoa, Gabriela Ailen Caballero, Ricardo Morcos, Olga Balague, Joaquim Enseñat, Jose Juan González
The cytolytic effect of corticosteroids on primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) has established the clinical dogma of avoiding steroid therapy prior to surgery for diagnostic purposes. H...
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5-Aminolevulinic acid fluorescence-guided endoscopic surgery for deep-seated intraparenchymal tumors Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Junichi Takeda, Masahiro Nonaka, Yi Li, Haruna Isozaki, Takamasa Kamei, Tetsuo Hashiba, Kunikazu Yoshimura, Akio Asai
The usefulness of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) fluorescence-assisted surgery for maximum resection of malignant gliomas has been established. However, its usefulness when combined with endoscopic ...
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Peri-medullary anterior spinal artery aneurysm associated with cervical pial arterio-venous fistula Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-19 Tom J O’Donohoe, Rachel Tymianski, Rebecca Scroop, Amal Abou-Hamden
Spinal arteriovenous fistulas represent a heterogenous group of pathologies and are divided into four categories. Type IV fistulas are further stratified into three groups (IVa, IVb and IVc) accord...
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Imaging of trochlear nerve schwannomas: a case series and systematic review of the literature Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Robin M. Bouttelgier, Charlotte Vanden Berghe, Nikolaas Vantomme, Melissa Cambron, Jan W. Casselman
Purpose Trochlear nerve schwannomas are rare tumors. So far, only 121 cases have been published. We present four new cases, discuss the imaging characteristics and summarize all previously publishe...
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Kindness in neurosurgery Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Ashwin Kumaria, Alvaro Rojas Villabona, Nitin Mukerji
Published in British Journal of Neurosurgery (Vol. 37, No. 6, 2023)
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Perioperative visual loss and consent for adult spine surgery: a national survey of the practice amongst spine surgeons and anaesthetists† Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Marina Pitsika, Vasiliki-Maria Paschou, Rachel Pollard, Justin J. Nissen
Perioperative Visual Loss (POVL) is a devastating complication for patients undergoing spine surgery. Consent process for POVL amongst spine surgeons and anaesthetist remains variable. The aim of t...
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Patient selection and outcome of deep brain stimulation for multiple sclerosis-associated tremor Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Menaka Pasangy Paranathala, Russell Mills, Priya Rai, Nicola Pavese, Mohammed Akbar Hussain, Martin Duddy, Claire Nicholson, Alistair Jenkins
Tremor is a disabling symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), with limited treatment modalities. Thalamic ventral-intermediate-nucleus (VIM) deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a method of neuromodulation....
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The clinical features of patients with seizure freedom and failure after total corpus callosotomy for childhood-onset refractory epilepsy Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Yong Liu, Jiale Zhang, Yutao Ren, Hao Wu, Huanfa Li, Shan Dong, Xiaofang Liu, Changwang Du, Qiang Meng, Hua Zhang
Corpus callosotomy is a palliative surgery for medically refractory epilepsy. We aim to analyze the clinical features of patients with seizure freedom and failure after total corpus callosotomy for...
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Proceedings of the 2023 spring meeting of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Carole Turner
This meeting was hosted by St George’s Hospital, London 13th–15th September 2023 at the Twickenham Conference and Events Centre, London.The full abstracts of the platform presentations are followed...
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Letter to the editor – pituitary tumors and diaphragma sellae Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Atul Goel
Published in British Journal of Neurosurgery (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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Localization and symptoms associated with removal of negative motor area during awake surgery Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Shunsuke Tsuzuki, Yoshihiro Muragaki, Takashi Maruyama, Taiichi Saito, Masayuki Nitta, Manabu Tamura, Takakazu Kawamata
In awake surgery, cortical mapping may identify the negative motor area (NMA). However, since speech arrest occurs regardless of whether the NMA or the frontal language area (FLA) is stimulated, th...
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Intra-cranial hypertension and vision-threatening papilloedema caused by intradural spinal tumours: a case series of three Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-08 Rosa Sun, Athanasios Zisakis, Stephen Metcalfe, Navin Furtado
Spinal tumours infrequently cause hydrocephalus, on rare occasions, they can also cause papilloedema, in the absence of ventriculomegaly. When the latter occurs, they can be a diagnostic challenge ...
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Reducing the neurosurgical waiting list burden: is it a futile endeavour? Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-08 Nithish Jayakumar, Alvaro Rojas Villabona, Damian Holliman
Cancellation of elective operations during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the number of patients waiting for treatment. In neurosurgery, treatment for spinal diseases, i...
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Training future reviewers Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Nitin Mukerji
Published in British Journal of Neurosurgery (Vol. 37, No. 5, 2023)
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Giant, lamellated colloid cyst: ‘Russian-Doll’ appearance Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Akshay V. Kulkarni, Abhinith Shashidhar, Bhaskara Rao Malla, Jitender Saini
Colloid cysts (CCs) are usually small, benign lesions located at the foramen of Monro. They usually grow to a size of 1–3 cms. We have described here a giant colloid cyst of size 6 x 5.2 x 4.4 cm w...
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Animal products in neurosurgery – navigating informed consent Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Patrick Donnelly, Rui Soares, Andy Eynon, Paul Grundy, Andrew Durnford
Informed consent is an ethical and legal requirement integral to modern surgical practice. Clinicians have a duty to consider, disclose and discuss risks and concerns relevant to an individual pati...
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Drop metastasis from the extradural to the intradural space in spinal Ewing’s sarcoma – a novel case report Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-18 Alaa Al-Mohammad, Edward W. Dyson, Vittorio M. Russo, Antonino Russo
Spinal Ewing’s Sarcoma is a rare tumour predominantly affecting children and adolescents. We describe the case of an 18-year-old male patient who first presented with a primary extradural cervical ...
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Feasibility and safety of a non-operative clinical strategy for radiologically diagnosed low grade anterior mesial temporal tumours in the absence of a histological diagnosis Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Christopher Akhunbay-Fudge, Oluwafikayo Fayeye, Edward Goacher, Su Lone Lim, Daniel O’Hara, John Goodden, Paul Chumas
Abstract Background Although resection of mesial temporal lobe lesions can be achieved with relatively low morbidity, resective surgery is not without risk. Whilst many lesions found in the anterior mesiotemporal lobe are low-grade entities, transforming and high-grade lesions have also been demonstrated. We investigate the feasibility of utilising serial quantitative volumetric imaging, to determine
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The role of medical speciality input in the management of older neurosurgical inpatients Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Bethan Williams, Giles Critchley
Abstract Background With an increasing elderly population, the number of neurosurgical patients aged 65 and over is rising. Ageing is closely related to multimorbidity and frailty, which are both recognised risk factors for postoperative complications and mortality. Comanagement by geriatricians and surgeons has been shown to reduce the length of admission and improve postoperative outcomes in orthopaedics
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Cycling-related cranio-spinal injuries admitted to a Major Trauma Centre in the cycling capital of the UK Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Jeremi Chabros, Saeed Kayhanian, Ivan Timofeev, Angelos Kolias, Adel E. Helmy, Fahim Anwar, Peter J. Hutchinson
Abstract Background The increased popularity of cycling is leading to an anticipated increase in cycling-related traffic accidents and a need to better understand the demographics and epidemiology of craniospinal injuries in this vulnerable road user group. This study aims to systematically investigate and characterise cycling-related head and spine injuries seen in the Major Trauma Centre for the
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The efficacy of post-operative drains for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Aaron Lerch, Anthony Minh Tien Chau
Controversy remains with the use of post-operative subfascial drains for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, with limited guidelines and a paucity of conclusive evidence. Thus, the aim of this...
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Robotically facilitated parafasicular microsurgery to a brain arteriovenous malformation in a paediatric patient Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Ahmed Abougamil, Harishchandra L Srinivasan, Carlos E. Fiandeiro, Robin D C Kumar, Steven Bibby, Thomas C. Booth, Harutomo Hasegawa, Daniel C. Walsh
Abstract Purpose We report what we believe is the first application of robotically constrained image-guided surgery to approach a fistulous micro-arteriovenous malformation in a highly eloquent location. Drawing on institutional experience with a supervisory-control robotic system, a series of steps were devised to deliver a tubular retractor system to a deeply situated micro-arteriovenous malformation
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Suspected abusive head trauma in children – when do they really need to be transferred to a neurosurgical unit? Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-26 Aled Lester, Zoe James, Dmitri Sastin, Chirag Patel, Anthony Jesurasa, Paul Leach
Abstract Objectives Transferring paediatric patients with suspected abusive head trauma (AHT) to paediatric neurosurgical centres, disrupts safeguarding investigations. Therefore, it is desirable that suspected AHTs are transferred only when clinically necessary. The aim of this study was to describe referral patterns of patients referred to a tertiary paediatric neurosurgical centre with suspected
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Predicting metalwork following posterior fixation of thoracolumbar fractures Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 See Yung Phang, Cullen McCulloch, Christopher Barrett
Abstract Objectives Surgical fusion through posterior instrumentation and pedicle screw placement is a long established method for stabilising traumatic spinal fractures. Post-surgical complications include infection and metal work failure, the most common aetiology of which is pedicle screw fracture. Metal work failure rates vary from 15% to 60%. Research relating to factors which predict metal work
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Removal of grade IV vestibular schwannomas by retrosigmoid approach: results of a cumulative series of two European centers Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Luciano Mastronardi, Martin Sames, Alberto Campione, Petr Vachata, Carlo Giacobbo Scavo, Jiri Cee, Fabio Boccacci, Tomas Radovnicky
Abstract Introduction The aim of our study was to study the association between end-of-surgery facial nerve stimulation threshold and extent of tumor resection in case of grade IV vestibular schwannomas. Materials and methods Grade IV VSs represent a surgical challenge as a risk/benefit ratio must be considered in balancing a satisfactory extent of resection against a good postoperative functional
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Frequency and predictors of implant-related complications after posterior cervical fusion Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Leanne Tan, Daniel Loh, Wayne Ming Quan Yap, Arun-Kumar Kaliya-Perumal, Ji Min Ling, Lester Lee, Colum Nolan, Jacob Yoong-Leong Oh
Abstract Study design Retrospective, observational study Purpose To determine the frequency and predictors of implant-related complications in adults after posterior cervical fusion. Overview of literature Published literature on lumbosacral fusion suggest that implant-related complications are not uncommon. Although posterior cervical fusion is a common operation, data on frequency and predictors
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Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumour in the third ventricle of a young adult – a rare presentation Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Ram Kishan Nekkanti, Easwer Hariharan Venkat, Gowtham Matham, Akhilesh Gowda G B, Rajalakshmi Poyuran
Abstract Introduction Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumours (AT/RT) are malignant CNS tumours predominantly seen in infants and children. Adult AT/RTs have a predilection for mid-line structures, such as the pineal and pituitary glands. We report a case of AT/RT in a young adult, with its origin from the third ventricle. This is the first documented case of adult AT/RT in the third ventricle. Case presentation
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Effectiveness of intraoperative table modification for achieving lumbar lordosis in multilevel lumbar fusion surgery: a propensity score-matched study Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-16 Hong Kyung Shin, Han Ga Wi Nam, Il Choi, Jin Hoon Park, Sung Woo Roh, Sang Ryong Jeon
Abstract Background In multilevel posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) with posterior screw fixation, obtaining sufficient lumbar lordosis (LL) is difficult, especially in patients with osteoporosis. We performed intraoperative table modification (TM) using gravitational dropping of the patient’s lumbar spine, to improve restoration of LL. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records
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Sequential rupture of two concomitant cerebral aneurysms Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-12 Joseph Yoon, Ryan Goh, Craig Winter
Abstract The diagnosis of multiple cerebral aneurysms in patients with a spontaneous aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage is not uncommon. The incidence of rupture from a second aneurysm, whilst the patient is recovering from a first bleed is however extremely rare. We report a 21-year-old female with a WFNS grade 1 subarachnoid haemorrhage secondary to a ruptured 5mm right posterior communicating artery
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Ventriculo-inferior-venacaval shunt salvage via endovascular surgery Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-09 Megan E. H. Still, Rachel S. F. Moor, Amanda N. Stanton, Justin D. Hilliard, Benjamin N. Jacobs, Lance S. Governale
Abstract Introduction Hydrocephalus treatment can be very challenging. While some hydrocephalic patients can be treated endoscopically, many will require ventricular shunting. Frequent shunt issues over a lifetime is not uncommon. Although most shunt malfunctions are of the ventricular catheter or valve, distal failures occur as well. A subset of patients will accumulate non-functioning distal drainage
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Management of sarcomatoid Malignant pleural mesothelioma brain metastases with stereotactic radiosurgery: an Illustrative case Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-09 Jack K. Donohue, Zhishuo Wei, Hansen Deng, Ajay Niranjan, L. Dade Lunsford
Abstract Background: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare cancer of the respiratory system that rarely metastasizes to the brain. We report a case of sarcomatoid MPM (SMPM) managed with Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to achieve intracranial tumor control and improve neurological symptoms. Illustrative case: This 67-year-old female patient underwent SRS twice in order to treat a total of
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Hypermobility of the spine: Ehlers Danlos and neurosurgery, the route forward in the UK? Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-05 Andrew Brodbelt, Jake Timothy, Nicholas Haden, Joshi George
Published in British Journal of Neurosurgery (Vol. 37, No. 4, 2023)
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Allocating operating room capacity to non-elective neurosurgical patients improves access and safety for elective patients at Aarhus University Hospital Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-05 Maartje E. Zonderland, Gudrun Gudmundsdottir, Niels Juul, Camilla Bjerregaard, Kim Schulz Larsen, Gorm von Oettingen
Abstract Introduction This study addresses surgical scheduling within the Department of Neurosurgery at Aarhus University Hospital (AUH). The department provides neurosurgical care to a population of 1.3 million in central Denmark, and has treatment obligations for specific neurosurgical diseases for the entire country, which has a population of 5.8 million. Efficient utilisation of the department’s
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Letter to the editor: late recovery of stereotactic radiosurgery induced perilesional edema of an arteriovenous malformation after Bevacizumab treatment Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Mário Vicente Guimarães, Ana Luiza Costa Zaninotto, Manoel Jacobsen Teixeira, Josué Andrade Martins, Jorge Maurício Bronze Batista Júnior, Natália Moreno Coelho de Sousa, Julia Souza e Costa, Feres Eduardo Aparecido Chaddad Neto, Wellingson Silva Paiva
Published in British Journal of Neurosurgery (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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The use of intraoperative CT navigation for posterior cervical spine foraminotomy Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Bih Huei Tan, Sutharshan Sockalingam, Dharmendra Ganesan
Abstract Objectives Posterior cervical foraminotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat unilateral cervical radiculopathy. It provides direct decompression of the nerve root without the necessity of fusion while maintaining cervical mobility. With the advancement in image-guidance technology and minimal access techniques, intra-operative CT has provided a safer, more accurate instrumentation placement
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Neurosurgical training: what lessons can the UK learn from global training programs? Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Zenel Qenami
Published in British Journal of Neurosurgery (Vol. 37, No. 3, 2023)
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Clinical and descriptive characteristics associated with high-grade meningioma in a large clinical series Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Sepideh Mokhtari, Noah C. Peeri, Andre Beer-Furlan, Mark D. Anderson, Sajeel Chowdhary, Renato V. LaRocca, Aaron G. Mammoser, L. Burt Nabors, Jeffrey J. Olson, Reid C. Thompson, Zachary J. Thompson, Yessica C. Martinez, Kathleen M. Egan
Abstract Purpose We studied 571 patients with intracranial meningioma for clinical characteristics and tumor location associated with high grade meningioma (WHO II/III). Materials and methods Patients were participants in a multicentre epidemiologic study of risk factors for primary brain tumors including meningioma recruited from September 2005 to November 2019. We included patients 18 or older with
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Acute quadriplegia and death following a routine MRI for undiagnosed degenerative cervical myelopathy Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Cylene Yang, Oliver D. Mowforth, Amir Rafati Fard, Benjamin M. Davies, Rodney J. C. Laing
Abstract Bilateral upper limb paraesthesia and pain are common symptoms of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). Such symptoms instigate investigation by cervical spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This was the case for our patient, who was 72-years-in age and otherwise fit and well. During the scan he unfortunately developed sudden onset quadriplegia secondary to an intervertebral disc prolapse
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Health-related quality of life following cranioplasty – a systematic review Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Mohammad A. Mustafa, George E. Richardson, Conor S. Gillespie, Abigail L. Clynch, Sumirat M. Keshwara, Shubhi Gupta, Alan M. George, Abdurrahman I. Islim, Andrew R. Brodbelt, Christian Duncan, Catherine J. McMahon, Ajay Sinha, Michael D. Jenkinson, Christopher P. Millward
Abstract Cranioplasty is a neurosurgical procedure that repairs a defect in the skull Coupled with the underlying pathology cranioplasty associated morbidity can have a large impact on patient quality of life, which is often poorly explored. The objective of this systematic review was to identify patient-reported outcomes evaluating health-related quality of life following cranioplasty. The review
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Asymptomatic chronic subdural haematoma - does it need neurosurgical intervention? Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-26 Daniel Parry, Ravanth Baskaran, Ashleigh Lima, Richard Dagnan, Hisham Jaber, Susruta Manivannan, Malik Zaben
Abstract Purpose Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a well-recognized consequence of head injury with a rising incidence worldwide. Whilst symptomatic CSDH warrants consideration of surgical intervention, the management of asymptomatic CSDH (AsCSDH) remains unclear. In this retrospective study, we investigate the natural history of AsCSDH, the requirement for radiological monitoring, and the role
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Proceedings of the 2023 SPRING MEETING of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-23
Published in British Journal of Neurosurgery (Vol. 37, No. 5, 2023)
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Current landscape of academic neurosurgical training in the United Kingdom: analysis by the Society of British Neurological Surgeons Br. J. Neurosurg. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-18 Keng Siang Lee, Conor S. Gillespie, Aswin Chari, Sheikh Momin, Carole Turner, Michael D. Jenkinson, Robert Brownstone, Society of British Neurological Surgeons
Abstract Objective Little is known about the impact of academic training on Neurosurgery in the United Kingdom (UK). The aim was to understand the early career clinical and research training journeys of potential future clinical academics, with a view to informing future policy and strategy to improve career development for academic neurosurgical trainees and consultants in the UK. Methods An online