Determining prognostic factors in the treatment of primary hemifacial spasm: Clinical outcomes and complications. A literature review by Juan Carlos Acevedo-González, Alex Taub-Krivoy, Julian Alfonso Sierra-Peña, Julian Geronimo Lizarazo

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Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Vaccination among Patients with Spina Bifida in Ukraine by O.R. Boyarchuk, M.V. Koshmaniuk, R.O. Kovalenko

“…Among the unvaccinated, the majority (55.2%) indicated non-recommendation by specialist doctors (neurosurgeon, neurologist, etc.) as the main reason. …”
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Implication of tumor morphology and MRI characteristics on the accuracy of automated versus human segmentation of GBM areas by Valeria Cerina, Chiara Benedetta Rui, Andrea Di Cristofori, Davide Ferlito, Giorgio Carrabba, Carlo Giussani, Gianpaolo Basso, Elisabetta De Bernardi

“…Abstract An assessment scheme is proposed to evaluate GBM gross tumor core and T2-FLAIR hyper-intensity segmentations on preoperative multicentric MR images as a function of tumor morphology and MRI characteristics. 74 gross tumor core and T2-FLAIR hyper-intensity BraTS-Toolkit and DeepBraTumIA automatic segmentations, and 42 gross tumor core neurosurgeon manual segmentations were accordingly evaluated. …”
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TREATMENT OF PRESSURE ULCERS OF THE SCALP IN DECOMPENSATED HYDROCEPHALY: A CLINICAL CHALLENGE. by Letitia Bellavesta Kale, Elric Brahm Malelak, Robertus Arian Datusanantyo, Wajahat Ullah, Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Ali, Dhyey Thumar, Kundan Kumar

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Efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation in anorexia nervosa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amir Reza Bahadori, Parisa Javadnia, Sanaz Bordbar, Rasa Zafari, Tina Taherkhani, Afshan Davari, Abbas Tafakhori, Sajad Shafiee, Sara Ranji

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IMAGINER 2—improving accuracy with augmented realIty navigation system during placement of external ventricular drains over Kaufman's, Keen's, Kocher's and Frazier's point by Martin Vychopen, Fabian Kropla, Dirk Winkler, Erdem Güresir, Ronny Grunert, Ronny Grunert, Johannes Wach

“…Kocher's point is the most commonly used anatomical landmark, but other entry points can be challenging even for experienced neurosurgeons. Augmented reality (AR) may enhance the accuracy and safety of these procedures. …”
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Traumatic brain injury series - Introduction by Ingrid Hoeritzauer, Colette Griffin

“…The early rehabilitation of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been demonstrated to be both clinically and economically effective [1,2]. Neurologists, neurosurgeons and neurorehabilitation specialists all have a role to play in the assessment and management of this patient group.…”
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Steps toward excellence in neurosurgery by Milena-Monica Ilie, Matei Serban, Alexandru Vlad Ciurea

“…The entire Congress was held at the Hotel International, with significant participation from Romania and a notable presence of neurosurgeons worldwide, raising the scientific level of the event. …”
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Gigant Transethmoidal Meningoencephalocele Operated by Full Endonasal Endoscopic Approach: Case Report by Omar Lopez Arbolay, Jorge Rojas Manresa, Justo Gonzalez Gonzalez, Jose Luis Bretón Rosario

“…Intranasal meningoencephaloceles have historically been managed by neurosurgeons, although their main clinical manifestations are rhinological. …”
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Intradural Intramedullary Mixed Type Hemangioma: Optimizing the Surgical Management through Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring by Ahmad Jabir Rahyussalim, Adrian Situmeang, Ahmad Yanuar Safri, Zulfa Indah K. Fadhly

“…Timely intervention with radical resection is the hallmark of treatment but achieving it is not an easy task even for experienced neurosurgeons. We herein present an exemplificative case presenting with sudden paraplegia in which total resection was achieved under intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring. …”
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Endoscopic Endonasal Approach of Congenital Meningoencephalocele Surgery: First Reported Case in Lithuania by Svajūnas Balseris, Giedrius Strazdas, Saulius Ročka, Tomas Jakštas

“…Meningoencephalocele is a rare condition that usually occurs in children and is treated by neurosurgeons with occasional help from ENT doctors. …”
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Return to play following craniotomy for non-traumatic brain lesions by Jovanna A. Tracz, Matthew L. Farmer, Mark Hughes, Debraj Mukherjee, Paul M. Brennan

“…Methods: A patient scenario-based survey was distributed to U.S. and Europe-based neurosurgeons via the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Tumor Section and the European Association of Neuro-Oncology. …”
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A Large Thoracolumbosacral Meningomyelocele From Northern Tanzania: A Case Report by Mujaheed Suleman, Happiness Rabiel, Kerry Vaughan, Mathayo Shadrack, Goodluck Ndibalema, Raghav Lodhia, Jay Lodhia

“…These conditions are frequently encountered by pediatric neurosurgeons worldwide and represent a significant public health concern due to their association with a range of collateral conditions, other malformations, and increased morbidity. …”
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Traumatic Posterior Fossa Subdural Hematoma in a Neonate: A Case Report by Ki Seong Eom

“…The clinical symptoms, extent of hemorrhage, early diagnosis, and prompt and appropriate surgery are the most important factors in the treatment of TPFSH in neonates. Therefore, neurosurgeons should establish treatment strategies based on the newborn’s clinical condition, the size and location of the TPFSH, and the potential of the hematoma to cause long-term complications.…”
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Ominous Occurrence of Spinal Intradural Primary Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Four Decades following Radiation Therapy for Testicular Seminoma by Osmond C. Wu, Berje H. Shammassian, Arunit J. S. Chugh, Aparna Harbhajanka, Manish K. Kasliwal

“…An older age at presentation with short duration of symptoms and prior regional radiation treatment encompassing the spine in the treatment field regardless of remoteness should alert the oncologists and neurosurgeons to the possible existence of this rare and aggressive tumor, as the management, and overall prognosis of this tumor is distinctly different compared to the usual intradural spinal tumors.…”
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Levetiracetam-induced drug reaction: violaceous discrete maculopapular rash: A case report by Arvinpreet Kour, Ajaydeep Singh

“…Introduction:Levetiracetam, a newer second generation antiepileptic, is widely used now a days by physicians, neurologist, and neurosurgeons due to its lesser side effects. The most common side effects known of them are nervousness, irritability somnolence, fatigue, dizziness, and psychosis. …”
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Case report: Intradural-extramedullary cervical spine clear cell meningioma mimicking a schwannoma in a child by Xiang Yang, Chongxi Xu, Seidu A. Richard, Yongliang Jiang, Jiaxi Wang, Bin Xu, Jianguo Xu, Hao Li

“…Additionally, we analyzed all previously reported cases of spinal CCM to investigate the clinical characteristics, optimal treatment strategies, and prognostic factors, which may be of particular interest to neurosurgeons.…”
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Median nerve piercing the humeral head of pronator teres muscle: An anatomical case report of atypical median nerve formation and course by Y. Lakshmisha Rao, Archi Raj, Mangala M. Pai, Mamatha Tonse, Jasmeen Kaur, J.M. Likitha, B.V. Murlimanju

“…In this context, this interesting and rare variation of pronator teres muscle being pierced by the median nerve will be of interest to the orthopedic specialists, neurosurgeons and hand surgeons. The present study also observed variant formation of the median nerve by triple roots, which is important both for the surgical and anesthesiologic perspective.…”
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The Rise of Inflow Cisternostomy in Resource-Limited Settings: Rationale, Limitations, and Future Challenges by Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye

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Application of Three-Dimensional (3D) Printing in Neurosurgery by Hao Li, Linyun Lu, Ning Li, Liu Zi, Qian Wen

“…Most operations performed by neurosurgeons and associated pathological examinations involve complex, microscopic anatomical structures that cannot be observed outside. 3D-printed models can reproduce anatomical structures, pathological tissues, and cells with high accuracy, enhancing our understanding of complex aspects of anatomy and pathology. …”
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