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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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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Fluorescence-Guided Resection of Malignant Glioma with 5-ALA by Sadahiro Kaneko, Sadao Kaneko

“…On the other hand, photodynamic medicine represents a promising technique for neurosurgeons in the treatment of malignant glioma. The resection rate of malignant glioma has increased from 40% to 80% owing to 5-aminolevulinic acid-photodynamic diagnosis (ALA-PDD). …”
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Importance of Artificial Intelligence-based Radiography in the Examination and Treatment of Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome by Aytan Akhundova

“…The treatment of pathologies attracts physicians of various specialties: orthopedic traumatologists, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, resuscitators, surgeons, neurologists, therapists, physiotherapists, and physical therapy physicians.…”
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A Master-Slave Haptic System for Neurosurgery by Vanni Zanotto, Paolo Boscariol, Alessandro Gasparetto, Albano Lanzutti, Renato Vidoni, Nicola Di Lorenzo, Pasquale Gallina, Aldo Dalla Via, Aldo Rossi

“…As a matter of fact, the major benefits of robots, such as precision, accuracy and repeatability, make them ideal as neurosurgeons’ assistants. This paper presents a master-slave haptic robotic system for minimally invasive neurosurgery, which can aid surgeons in performing safer and more accurate stereotactic neurosurgical treatments. …”
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Hypopituitarism by Gianluca Aimaretti, Ezio Ghigo

“…In most instances, these patients are first seen and treated by trauma surgeons and neurosurgeons, and subsequently by rehabilitation physicians; they must be knowledgeable about the risks of hypopituitarism so that they can determine which patients are candidates for screening for hypopituitarism. …”
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Anatomical regions of residual hemorrhage in chronic subdural hematoma by Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, Melih Üçer, Kübra Gezici, Gökhan Canaz, Aydın Sinan Apaydın

“…Abstract Background Chronic subdural hematoma (CSH) is a persistent challenge for neurosurgeons, with current relapse, mortality, and morbidity rates not meeting desired outcomes. …”
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Intracranial ewings sarccoma mimicking middle 1/3rd parasagittal meningioma by Sharad Pandey, Pankaj Kumar, Purnima Paliwal, Achal Saxena, Sumit Deshpande, N. Monica

“…This case highlights the diagnostic challenge that extra-axial/Dural Ewing’s sarcoma can pose for neurosurgeons as early diagnosis can prevent distant metastases. …”
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Optimizing the Management and Outcomes of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A Consensus Statement on Definition and Outlines for Patient Assessment by Philippe Rigoard, Kliment Gatzinsky, Jean-Philippe Deneuville, Wim Duyvendak, Nicolas Naiditch, Jean-Pierre Van Buyten, Sam Eldabe

“…An international panel of spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and pain specialists with a particular interest in FBSS established the chronic back and leg pain (CBLP) network with the aim of addressing the challenges and barriers in the clinical management of FBSS patients by building a common transdisciplinary vision. …”
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Collective Expert Perspectives on the Use of Safinamide as Adjunctive Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease: Online-Based Delphi Survey by Atsushi Takeda, Yoshio Tsuboi, Masahiro Nomoto, Hideki Mochizuki, Nobutaka Hattori

“…To summarize opinions on the optimal patient profile and methods of using safinamide in common clinical scenarios, Japanese movement disorder specialists with expertise in PD investigated the perspectives of neurologists and neurosurgeons. Methods. The Delphi panel approach was used to summarize the opinions of panelists. …”
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A Cost-benefit Analysis of Using Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel Sealant versus Fibrin Glue as a Dural Sealant for Posterior Fossa Surgery in the United States by Marissa J. Carter

“…Resource utilization was calculated from literature studies and confirmed with consultations from two practicing neurosurgeons. The effective time horizon was 19 months. …”
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Pyogenic Brain Abscess: A Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management by Peyman Eini, Pooya Eini, Latif Gachkar

“…A multidisciplinary approach involving neurosurgeons, infectious disease specialists, and radiologists is necessary to manage pyogenic brain abscesses successfully. …”
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Abnormal Migration of Distal End of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: A Retrospective Case Series at Sohag University by Ahmed Kamal Abdelhameid, Khaled Nasser Fadle, Bahaa Ghareeb Hassanin

“…Periodic follow for the VP shunt and early management of the complications is a goal to all neurosurgeons nowadays. Objectives: to outline the serious rare complications of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt that may happen due to ignorance of the periodic follow up, and the value of early intervention to decrease the morbidity and mortality of these cases. . …”
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The Development of Simple Scoring System to Predict Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Patients with Stroke by In-Hui Pak, Se-Ryong Han, Chol-Ho Sin, Hyo-Song Kim, Un-Ryong Rim

“…The variables with significant difference between the non-UTI group and the UTI group were age (non-UTI versus UTI, 56.4 ± 7.2 vs. 59.0 ± 12.8; p<0.001), female (244 (24.2) vs. 176 (36.1), p<0.001), 300 ≦ SI (smoking index) (16 (2.4) vs. 48 (12.0), p<0.001), alcohol > 25 g/d (292 (29.0) vs. 184 (37.7), p<0.001), poststroke hyperglycemia (120 (10.3) vs. 163 (33.4), p<0.001), indwelling of urinary catheter (157 (15.6) vs. 351 (72.0), p<0.001), GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) on admission (11.2 ± 3.9 vs. 8.5 ± 4.0, p=0.038), and WFNS (World Federation of Neurosurgeons) (in subarachnoid hemorrhage) on admission (2.9 ± 1.7 vs. 3.5 ± 1.5, p<0.001). …”
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