• The patient underwent craniotomy and resection of the tumor. (upmc.edu)
  • In our series, 38 patients (33.3%) underwent haematoma evacuation and 76 (66.7%) received medical treatment. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • From December 2021 to April 2022, the patient was enrolled in the clinical trial of sintilimab combined with chemotherapy and radiotherapy for treatment of stage IV cervical cancer and underwent six cycles of immunotherapy and chemotherapy (sintilimab plus paclitaxel liposome and cisplatin). (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients were included if they underwent an EEA for an intradural skull base lesion. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • Patients who underwent a craniotomy to remove extra-axial skull base tumors were analyzed in the same fashion. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • Over the same period, 481 patients underwent a craniotomy for a skull base lesion of which 27 (5.3%, 95% CI: 0.03-0.08) experienced a seizure after surgery. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • 20% of patients underwent near-total resection of the lesions. (nexstim.com)
  • Patients who underwent surgery for a motor-eloquent supratentorial glioma or metastasis guided by preoperative nTMS were retrospectively reviewed. (nexstim.com)
  • Forty-five patients underwent a small craniotomy, 47 a medium size, and 44 a large craniotomy. (minervamedica.it)
  • Tumor localization was successful, and all four patients underwent resection of phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • All patients underwent DSI acquisition, while four patients successfully performed TMS. (biomedcentral.com)
  • She underwent successful emergent Cesarean section followed by craniotomy. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Five patients underwent postoperative ventriculoperitoneal shunting. (medscape.com)
  • 7 ] To relieve brainstem compression and hydrocephalus, surgeons tend to favor posterior fossa craniectomy or craniotomy with hematoma evacuation in patients with a declining level of consciousness. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • To investigate the alteration of intracranial pressure and imaging features after decompressive craniectomy with lattice duraplasty in patients with severe head injury. (cns.org)
  • This research has confirmed the clinical efficacy of decompressive craniectomy with lattice duraplasty for severe head injury. (cns.org)
  • To understand the technique and clinical value of decompressive craniectomy with lattice duraplasty for severe head injury. (cns.org)
  • Aspects in decopressive craniectomy in patients with traumatic head injuries[J]. J Neurotrama, 2006, 23: 1502-1509. (cns.org)
  • In the present study, we designed a prospective, randomized, controlled trial to clarify the effect of decompressive craniectomy in severe traumatic brain injury patients with mass lesions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this trial, 336 patients with traumatic mass lesions will be randomly allocated to a therapeutic decompressive craniectomy group or a prophylactic decompressive craniectomy group. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Salvage decompressive craniectomy will be performed for craniotomy patients once there is evidence of imaging deterioration and post-operative malignant intracranial hypertension. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The secondary endpoints include quality of life measured by EQ-5D, mortality, complications, intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure control and incidence of salvage craniectomy in craniotomy patients at each investigation time point. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The available type of operation is either craniotomy or decompressive craniectomy (DC). (biomedcentral.com)
  • For an acute SDH, evacuation by craniotomy or craniectomy is preferred over burr holes based on available data. (qxmd.com)
  • These patients may benefit from suboccipital craniectomy for decompression. (medlink.com)
  • Among patients undergoing intradural EES judged to be at high risk for CSF leak as defined by the study's inclusion criteria, perioperative lumbar drainage used in the context of vascularized nasoseptal flap closure significantly reduced the rate of postoperative CSF leaks. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Methods This is a single-center, retrospective review of consecutive patients undergoing EEA or open craniotomy for resection of a cranial base tumor between July 2007 and June 2014. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • To determine the demographics, management, and the variables that affect the outcome in subjects with brain abscesses treated at a single centre over an 11-year period, we retrospectively analysed data in 60 patients with brain abscesses surgically treated with stereotactically guided aspiration or open craniotomy excision in Shanghai Changzheng Hospital between January 2001 and December 2011. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Two primary treatments are used to manage brain abscesses: stereotactically guided aspiration and open craniotomy excision. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Stereotactically guided aspiration is the therapy of choice over open craniotomy excision because it is less invasive, thus reducing the likelihood of neurological sequelae. (biomedcentral.com)
  • How does one decide between open craniotomy for aneurysm surgery and endovascular therapy? (snacc.org)
  • A CT angiogram was completed and the neurosurgeon, who does both endovascular coiling as well as open clipping favors open craniotomy for this patient given the geometry of the aneurysm (wide neck) as well as proximity to nearby vessels. (snacc.org)
  • No statistically significant differences were identified regarding the risk of postoperative complications, surgical radicality, presence of residual, and need for adjuvant treatment. (researchsquare.com)
  • There was no postoperative CSF rhinorrhea or complications related to the use of the VCS. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Surgical techniques, results, and complications: Microsurgical techniques -- traditional craniotomy. (edu.au)
  • Methods and outcome definition Complications were defined using a modified Electronic Postoperative Morbidity Score. (bmj.com)
  • On multivariable analysis, postoperative complications (0.61 (0.55 to 0.68)), anticoagulation (0.45 (0.37 to 0.54)) and cognitive impairment (0.71 (0.58 to 0.87)) were associated with time to discharge. (bmj.com)
  • Certain health complications do not require handling a patient in a normal hospital unit. (essayforall.org)
  • 2 ] Stroke contributes to 12% of all maternal deaths,[ 16 ] and in patients with preeclampsia when the stroke is present, it accounts for 50% of all deaths related to cerebral complications in this group. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • In general, this phenomenon occurs in patients with advanced brain tumor or severe head injury. (wikipedia.org)
  • No tumor patients demonstrated the presence of both tumor methylated MGMT and plasma concentrations above the negative cutoff values. (cns.org)
  • Surgical resection and postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the main methods for the treatment of meningioma, but surgical resection can only control the tumor locally. (hindawi.com)
  • Consequently, MR imaging technology has been widely applied in the evaluation of postoperative tumor relapse in patients who receive neurosurgery operations such as meningioma. (hindawi.com)
  • Tumor tissue from a rare non-infantile 8-year-old female DIG patient was dissociated and digested using collagenase to establish live cultures. (frontiersin.org)
  • Herein we assess the impact of implementing a protocol of more rigorous patient education, recovery room assessment for non-ICU admission, earlier mobilization and post-discharge communication for patients undergoing brain tumor surgery. (plos.org)
  • All patients undergoing craniotomy or endoscopic endonasal removal of a brain, skull base or pituitary tumor were included during two non-overlapping periods: March 2019-January 2020 (pre-pandemic epoch) versus March 2020-January 2021 (pandemic epoch with streamlined care protocol implemented). (plos.org)
  • OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the usefulness of prompt CT-guided fine-needle aspiration in the evaluation of suspected tumor recurrence seen on surveillance images of patients who had undergone surgery for head and neck cancer. (nyu.edu)
  • The intraoperative extent of resection was accurate in 58 of 60 tumor resection patients, as confirmed on postoperative images. (nyu.edu)
  • Directionally encoded color track density imaging in brain tumor patients: A potential application to neuro-oncology surgical planning. (dana-farber.org)
  • The standard of care for patients with newly diagnosed GBM comprises maximum safe resection of the tumor followed by radiotherapy (RT) with concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide (TMZ) chemotherapy [ 3 , 4 ]. (springer.com)
  • Studies addressing the effect of timing of RT on survival suffer from considerable bias, such as inhomogeneous patient populations, inhomogenous treatment protocols or disregard for tumor location, EOR, and RTV. (springer.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the timing of RT as a prognostic factor on a homogeneous patient population with only newly diagnosed primary GBM treated with the same treatment scheme, also taking important prognostic factors such as tumor location, MGMT methylation status, EOR and RTV into account. (springer.com)
  • We retrospectively analyzed all adult patients with a newly diagnosed primary GBM treated according to the EORTC 22981/26981 protocol [ 3 ] at the Brain Tumor Center of the University Hospital of Cologne, Germany between 2010 and 2015. (springer.com)
  • Both intraoperative surveillance and postoperative magnetic resonance angiographic examination of the cerebral vessels failed to identify an aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, tumor, or leptomeningeal disease. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • The Prognostic Value and Potential Mechanism of Tumor-Nutrition-Inflammation Index and Genes in Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer. (medscape.com)
  • This work presents a case report of a 33 year old patient who developed symptoms of interhemispheric disconnection and executive function defi cits after surgery for removal of a tumor in the pituitary region, as well as the evaluation of the applicability of the neuropsychological rehabilitation program for the cognitive com- plaints presented. (bvsalud.org)
  • Este estudio tiene como objetivo presentar un caso clínico de un paciente de 33 años, que desarrollaron síntomas de desconexión interhemisférica después de la cirugía para la extirpación del tumor en la región pituitaria y alteraciones en la función ejecutiva y evaluar la aplicabilidad del programa de rehabilitación neuropsicológica para las quejas cognitivas. (bvsalud.org)
  • Our work aims to differentiate between these two patient groups in preimplantation EEG analysis by employing several Entropy methods. (bvsalud.org)
  • Methods : Retrograde analysis of the postoperative echocardiography results was done in 14 patients with simple TAPVR, who were operated at Dong-A University Hospital from January 1993 to July 1998. (e-cep.org)
  • Methods: Three databases were searched for English studies comparing the primary outcome, rate of CSF leak, after adult posterior fossa craniotomies versus craniectomies. (edu.lb)
  • SUBJECTS AND METHODS: We reviewed 32 patients who had undergone CT-guided fine-needle aspiration after surgery for head and neck cancer. (nyu.edu)
  • METHODS: We selected patients ≥70 years old admitted to 5 Italian tertiary referral neurosurgical for the treatment of a post-traumatic ASDH between January 1st 2016 and December 31st 2019. (minervamedica.it)
  • Methods The authors conducted a retrospective review of 23 patients undergoing a combined mastoidectomy and middle cranial fossa craniotomy for the treatment of a tegmen defect. (medscape.com)
  • Secondary outcomes included the rate of postoperative pseudomeningocele formation, CSF leak and pseudomeningocele formation, CSF diversion, revision surgery, and infection. (edu.lb)
  • We sought to compare the clinical outcomes between keyhole endoscopy surgery and craniotomy for basal ganglia ICH. (turkishneurosurgery.org.tr)
  • CONCLUSIONS: A small craniotomy was not inferior to larger craniotomies in determining functional outcomes in the treatment of ASDH in the elderly. (minervamedica.it)
  • What tactics should be employed during temporary clipping to improve patient outcomes? (snacc.org)
  • However, few reports examined brain metastasis of NET patients [ 2 ] and therefore, guidelines should be prepared for oncologists based on findings from clinical images and pathology as well as treatment and outcomes of brain metastasis of NETs, and then taking appropriate measures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Some of the people who may require critical care are those who have experienced traumatic injuries leaving them with severe injuries, individuals with poor post-surgery outcomes, and patients who have undergone invasive surgery. (essayforall.org)
  • The resources focus on integrating the Pain Medicine Roles in Practice with the clinical skills and knowledge of the nine essential topic areas and target a set of learning outcomes from the curriculum. (edu.au)
  • Interpretation: Cannabis use was common in people with chronic non-cancer pain who had been prescribed opioids, but we found no evidence that cannabis use improved patient outcomes. (edu.au)
  • More rigorous patient education, recovery room assessment for non-ICU admission, earlier mobilization and post-discharge communication, layered upon a foundation of minimally invasive surgery, TIVA anesthesia and early post-operative imaging are possible contributors to these favorable trends. (plos.org)
  • Arachnoid cyst, anesthesia and postoperative management 16. (edu.au)
  • Describe the considerations to achieve induction of anesthesia for craniotomy as safely as possible. (snacc.org)
  • The aim of this case report is to describe a craniotomy performed under electroacupuncture on an elderly patient with multiple comorbidities who was awake during the procedure and in whom this procedure, if it had been performed under general anesthesia, would have carried high risk. (afpm.org.my)
  • Continually monitor band use for excessive tightness when patient is under anesthesia or sedated. (soothing-scents.com)
  • Our objective was to compare the in-hospital mortality and functional outcome at hospital discharge in either medically or surgically treated patients, and the impact of either treatment on long-term mortality after a cerebellar ICH. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Our aim was to observe the short-term functional outcome and long-term mortality in medically and surgically treated patients in a consecutive single-centre series. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Several series have shown an increase in favorable outcome in younger patients. (medscape.com)
  • In contrast to what is commonly believed, applying awake surgery in this type of lesions does not involve increased intra-operative risks, but rather it seems to determine a greater improvement in the outcome of patients from the thirtieth postoperative day. (researchsquare.com)
  • Boari N, Gagliardi F, Castellazzi P, Mortini P. Surgical treatment of orbital cavernomas: clinical and functional outcome in a series of 20 patients. (medscape.com)
  • On the other hand, comparing the rates of pseudomeningocele formation and CSF leak, as a combined outcome, or pseudomeningocele formation only showed a significant difference favoring craniotomies. (edu.lb)
  • The outcome of one patient was poor due to the abscess in the basal ganglia region. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Most of the literature on IAC stenosis is concerned with its effect on the outcome of cochlear implantation (i.e. patients with profound bilateral hearing loss). (nyu.edu)
  • Outcome Scale (GOS) values were recorded at the 3-month postoperative follow-up. (turkishneurosurgery.org.tr)
  • BACKGROUND: Elderly patients operated for an acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) frequently have a poor outcome, with a high frequency of death, vegetative status, or severe disability (Glasgow Outcome Score, GOS, 1-3). (minervamedica.it)
  • The present study aimed to compare the influence of the size of the craniotomy on the functional outcome in patients undergoing surgical treatment for ASDH. (minervamedica.it)
  • The three groups did not differ for functional outcome and postoperative midline shift, but the length of surgery and the rate of >50% of ASDH evacuation were lower in the small craniotomy group. (minervamedica.it)
  • When evaluating a patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage, what are the clinical findings associated with a poor outcome? (snacc.org)
  • What is the time frame that leads to the best patient outcome for securing intracranial aneurysms? (snacc.org)
  • The case study was conducted by analyzing intervention data and the clinical outcome of the patient in the institutional records (results of neuropsychological evaluation examination and records of interventions in rehabilitation sessions). (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients were divided in two groups: one with AED preoperative administration and the other without. (unito.it)
  • The preoperative ICP was 37.6±7.9mmHg, the midline shift was 11.7±3.8mm, the patients with open ambient cistern were 3 cases. (cns.org)
  • Patients with lesions within the M1 and CST with preoperative cortical and subcortical mapping (navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation [nTMS] and tractography), intraoperative mapping, and intraoperative provisional histologic information (smear with and without 5-aminolevulinic acid [5-ALA]) were included. (nexstim.com)
  • Most of the patients (60%) had a preoperative motor deficit. (nexstim.com)
  • In only one patient was no surgical resection possible after both preoperative and intraoperative mapping. (nexstim.com)
  • Preoperative Navigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Improves Gross Total Resection Rates in Patients with Motor-Eloquent High-Grade Gliomas: A Matched Cohort Study. (nexstim.com)
  • Thus, the prediction of contralateral muscle strength and hand function is an essential step in the preoperative work-up for these patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this study, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to evaluate the relapse features of patients with Rolandic meningioma after the microsurgery. (hindawi.com)
  • 53 patients with Rolandic meningioma were selected as the research objects, and they were divided into the relapse group ( n = 16) and nonrelapse group ( n = 37) according to whether patients had a relapse during the follow-up period. (hindawi.com)
  • To sum up, the microsurgical treatment helped improve the quality of life of patients with Rolandic meningioma, and MR imaging could be used to determine the relapse of Rolandic meningioma after microsurgical treatment. (hindawi.com)
  • According to some explorations, the relapse rate of patients with meningioma after surgical treatment is over 20% [ 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The relapse rate and disability rate of patients with Rolandic meningioma are much higher than those of patients with convex meningioma [ 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • In the surgical treatment of patients with Rolandic meningioma, the functional area cortex and central sulcus vein need to be protected. (hindawi.com)
  • In order to investigate the value of MRI in evaluating the efficacy of microsurgical treatment of patients with meningioma, patients with Rolandic meningioma treated by microsurgery were selected as the study subjects. (hindawi.com)
  • We report a case of a 59 year old man who developed venous air embolism (VAE) during an elective craniotomy for parasagittal meningioma resection. (afpm.org.my)
  • Background: Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is a major concern after posterior fossa surgery with significant clinical implications. (edu.lb)
  • This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the rate of CSF leak after posterior fossa craniotomies versus craniectomies. (edu.lb)
  • Conclusion: Based on evidence with high risk of bias, rates of postoperative CSF leak and pseudomeningocele formation favored posterior fossa craniotomies over craniectomies. (edu.lb)
  • MRIs have shown evidence of Kernohan's notch from patients with traumatic head injury that are related to acute space-occupying lesions such as subdural hematoma, epidural hematoma, depressed skull fracture, or spontaneous intracerebral hematoma. (wikipedia.org)
  • Because of the unclear date of infection, the unknown proliferation rate of the parasite in humans, and the possibility of undetectable lesions, we treated the patient with albendazole and praziquantel, analogous to treatment for T. solium neurocysticercosis, assuming similar susceptibility of the parasite ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Lesions within the primary motor cortex (M1) and the corticospinal tract (CST) represent a significant surgical challenge with a delicate functional trade-off that should be integrated in the overall patient-centered treatment plan. (nexstim.com)
  • The nTMS documented M1 invasion in all cases, and in eight patients, the lesions were embedded within the CST. (nexstim.com)
  • The independently acquired anatomical (anatomical MRI) and functional (nTMS and tractography) tests in patients with CST lesions provide a useful guide for resection. (nexstim.com)
  • Primary lesions were unknown in 2 patients, including 1 patient in whom NETs were detected in the lymph nodes alone. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hemispherectomy is an effective treatment option for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy caused by hemispheric lesions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Mckenzie first utilized it in treating drug-resistant epilepsy in 1938, which proved to be an effective treatment option for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy caused by hemispheric lesions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Relationship between the Serum NLRP1 Level and Coronary Lesions in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. (medscape.com)
  • For craniotomies, the intraoperative extent of resection based on computer-generated images was compared with that on postoperative images, and the length of hospital stay of patients undergoing frameless procedures was compared with that of patients undergoing conventional procedures. (nyu.edu)
  • However, the incidence of postoperative seizures in this population is not well described. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • Results Of the 577 patients treated with an EEA for intradural tumors, 4 experienced a postoperative seizure (incidence 0.7%, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.002-0.02). (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • The HXA group achieved a significantly lower incidence of postoperative CSF leakage than the control group (0% vs. 26.3%, p = 0.016). (neurosurgery.directory)
  • The worldwide overall incidence of hospital adverse events approximates 10%, 5 with the OR being the most common site for incidents in the hospital setting, and errors occurring in up to 14.6% of surgical patients. (thejns.org)
  • Low Skeletal Muscle Mass and the Incidence of Delirium in Hospitalized Older Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. (medscape.com)
  • However, by the time of the radiotherapy completion in October 2022, the patient noticed painless nodules at the left scapular region and the right hypochondrium. (bvsalud.org)
  • To evaluate the effect of timing of radiotherapy (RT) on survival in patients with newly diagnosed primary glioblastoma (GBM) treated with the same therapeutical protocol. (springer.com)
  • Stereotactic radiotherapy alone was administered in 6 patients, and brain metastasis was favorably controlled in most of the patients with coadministration of cranial irradiation as appropriate. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The postoperative ICP reduced to 14.1±6.3mmHg,the midline shift decreased to 4.6±2.7mm, and the patients with open ambient cistern were 31cases. (cns.org)
  • patients undergoing large craniotomies showed greater midline shift and a higher rate of anisocoria. (minervamedica.it)
  • Younger patients had a higher risk of seizure in the six months post‑surgery. (unito.it)
  • No significance was found in patients' age, sex, seizure frequency, or medication between patients with stable or deteriorated postoperative motor functions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Navigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Motor Mapping Usefulness in the Surgical Management of Patients Affected by Brain Tumors in Eloquent Areas: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (nexstim.com)
  • Sixty patients with a total of 82 brain abscesses verified by postoperative pathology were treated surgically between January 2001 and December 2011 at the department of Neurosurgery in Shanghai Changzheng Hospital. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients were stratified into two groups: patients submitted to Asleep Surgery and patients submitted to Awake surgery. (researchsquare.com)
  • Interestingly, however, improvement in performance status was more rapid and effective during follow-up in patients treated with awake surgery compared with asleep surgery. (researchsquare.com)
  • Awake craniotomy for AVM surgery is not a common practice, and this procedure requires an expert team of anaesthetists, neurosurgeons and neuropsychologists who routinely perform awake cranial procedures. (researchsquare.com)
  • Liu X, Xu D, Zhang Y, Liu D, Song G. Gamma Knife surgery in patients harboring orbital cavernous hemangiomas that were diagnosed on the basis of imaging findings. (medscape.com)
  • Between March 2018 and November 2022, 41 patients who experienced intraoperative high - flow CSF leakage following endoscopic endonasal surgery at two independent tertiary institution s were enrolled. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Technique s to prevent postoperative cerebrospinal fluid fistula remain controversial in transsphenoidal surgery . (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Primary closure of the fistula using the VCS was an effective strategy to prevent postoperative CSF leakage in transsphenoidal surgery. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • In addition, consideration will be given as to whether an individual patient is likely to benefit from surgery. (qxmd.com)
  • The program's team is made up of spine and neurosurgeons, pain management specialists, physical therapists, and clinical teams which have invested in advanced MRI and CT diagnosis, minimally invasive spine surgery and robotic-assisted procedures such as the Globus ExcelsiusGPS robot for spine surgery and a Globus Medical Excelsius3D for intraoperative imaging. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • The patient suffered a sixth nerve palsy following surgery, which was later corrected by strabismus surgery. (barrowneuro.org)
  • The data indicate that in patients with ICH, keyhole endoscopic surgery is safe and feasible, while operation within 8h can promote recovery of patients. (turkishneurosurgery.org.tr)
  • These efforts are centered on improving surgery for patients with epilepsy and brain tumors, particularly those whose pathology is intimately involved with critical brain regions. (dana-farber.org)
  • Both groups of patients will be fitted with a bispectral index (BIS) during surgery. (inasnacc.org)
  • RT should neither be delayed, nor forced, but should rather start timely, as soon as the patient has recovered from surgery. (springer.com)
  • Awake craniotomy is a brain surgery in patients who are kept awake when it is indicated for certain intracranial pathologies. (afpm.org.my)
  • Among the patients who were operated on by our team, the mean interval from diagnosis to surgery was 8.2 years, and more than half of them learned of the possibility of surgical treatment only through a personal search for information on the condition. (aerzteblatt.de)
  • We studied G-CSF and IL-10 levels in the serum and cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) of patients with aseptic meningitis and investigated. (e-cep.org)
  • Conclusions: We conclude that AEDs prophylaxis does not provide a substantial benefit to surgically treated high‑grade glioma patients and should not be administered routinely. (unito.it)
  • CONCLUSION/CONCLUSIONS:The optical digitizer is an accurate frameless device that offers clinical benefits. (nyu.edu)
  • Conclusions There is a high postoperative morbidity burden in this cohort, which was associated with postoperative stay. (bmj.com)
  • However, most patients come into the clinic citing symptoms associated with the primary injury causing the Kernohan's notch. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some of the more salient clinical symptoms are listed below. (medscape.com)
  • Clinical presentation, symptoms and complaints: Dizziness/vertigo 3. (edu.au)
  • Clinical presentation, symptoms and complaints: Arachnoid cysts and visual function 5. (edu.au)
  • Patients were excluded from the study if, 1) there was evidence of neurological symptoms unrelated to brain abscess, 2) there was evidence showing the patient had not undergone a drainage procedure or intraoperative pus sampling, or 3) the patient was lost to follow-up during the study period. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The patient had immediate improvement in TN symptoms postoperatively. (barrowneuro.org)
  • To manage his symptoms, the patient received dexamethasone , as well as palliative radiation in order to reduce oedema. (athademu.com)
  • The presence of cerebral metastasis should be considered in patients with neurological symptoms. (athademu.com)
  • they have distinctive clinical symptoms, signs, and prognosis. (medlink.com)
  • None of our own patients had bilateral symptoms. (aerzteblatt.de)
  • As our patients get seemingly older, sicker, and more medicated every day, it is reassuring to know that all-natural, evidence-based options exist when it comes to treating symptoms like nausea. (soothing-scents.com)
  • Throughout his evolution, the patient showed improvement in cognitive symptoms and demonstrated benefi ts from the training and strategies used for his adaptation and return to work and other previous activities. (bvsalud.org)
  • Clinical presentation, neurologic condition, and imaging findings are the key components in establishing a treatment plan for acute SDH. (qxmd.com)
  • Results 53 (10%) patients suffered myocardial injury, while 24 (4.5%) suffered acute renal injury. (bmj.com)
  • Based on our critical care nursing assignment helpers , essential nurses of care require technical skills and knowledge for performing wide-ranging professional duties among patients in acute conditions. (essayforall.org)
  • There are no blood-based biomarkers for malignant glioma in clinical use today. (cns.org)
  • Background: The effectiveness of antiepileptic prophylaxis in patients with newly diagnosed high‑grade glioma is debated. (unito.it)
  • Aim: Aim of this paper was to evaluate the need for AED prophylaxis in surgically‑treated malignant glioma patients without history of seizures. (unito.it)
  • In multivariable Cox-regression analysis, prolonged survival in WHO III/IV glioma was significantly associated with achievement of GTR and younger patient age but not nTMS mapping. (nexstim.com)
  • Extraocular muscle dysfunction and the resultant diplopia secondary to extraocular muscle impingement can cause a patient to seek consultation. (medscape.com)
  • CLINICAL PRESENTATION: This report describes macrovascular decompression and basilar artery transposition in a 69-yr-old male presenting with progressively worsening left-sided typical TN secondary to a DBA compression. (barrowneuro.org)
  • In the past, both primary and secondary glioblastomas were considered to be the same clinical entity. (cancernetwork.com)
  • From a biological point of view, there are arguments to support an early as well as a late initiation of RT: οn the one hand, an early start of RT could have a negative impact on survival due to reduced radiosensitivity secondary to postoperative hypoxia or due to the "second-impact" effect leading to a further deterioration of the clinical condition of an already compromised patient [ 19 , 20 ]. (springer.com)
  • Neuropathological diagnosis was performed in accordance with the 2016 WHO classification and patients with a mutation encoding for the isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) were not included, since they most probably represented secondary GBM with a completely different prognosis [ 23 , 24 ]. (springer.com)
  • They develop in all organs, and there are not only patients who present a favorable clinical pathology, but many of them also have a malignant course. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In cases where hemodynamic perturbations are expected (eg, those involving blood loss or volume shifts) or for high-risk patients who may not tolerate significant derangements in hemodynamics (eg, those with heart failure or intracranial pathology), invasive hemodynamic monitoring may be beneficial. (medscape.com)
  • Which cysts should be operated: Pros and Cons: Clinical, radiological, and neuropsychological evidence in favour of surgical decompression 9. (edu.au)
  • Kawase Approach for Dolichoectactic Basilar Artery Macrovascular Decompression in a Patient With Trigeminal Neuralgia: Case Report. (barrowneuro.org)
  • An observational, retrospective, single-centre consecutive series of 114 patients with cerebellar ICH. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Patients with large cerebellar ischemic strokes can have a delayed neurologic decline due to the development of cerebellar edema leading to brainstem compression and obstructive hydrocephalus. (medlink.com)
  • Compared to those injuries, cerebellar strokes have a distinctive clinical picture due to the temporal profile of the disorder and the different vascular territories that can be affected. (medlink.com)
  • Early large case series of cerebellar hemorrhage showed that many patients died suddenly while many others had coma as their only sign. (medlink.com)
  • Other authors reported that many patients with cerebellar hemorrhage were comatose on presentation and less than half of those conscious had signs suggesting cerebellar dysfunction. (medlink.com)
  • After starting the patient on dexamethasone, we removed the lesion through a right parietal craniotomy. (cdc.gov)
  • The primary lesion was in the lungs in 26 patients (83.9 %), and the mammary glands, esophagus, and uterus in 1 patient each. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Pathological classification of the primary lesion was NET Grade 2 (Ki-67: 3 to 20 %) in 3 patients and neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC, Ki-67: ≥21 %) in 26 patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The median period from onset of the primary lesion up to diagnosis of brain metastasis was 12.8 months, and the brain lesion preceded brain metastasis in 6 patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Most of NET patients with brain metastasis showed the primary lesion of NEC in the lungs, and they had multiple metastases to the liver, lymph nodes, bones, and so forth at the time of diagnosis of brain metastasis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The term "carcinoid" was used for a long time because patients with a primary lesion in the gastrointestinal tract were mainly examined and the course was relatively favorable [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A craniotomy procedure was carried out and an pleural biopsy was taken to determine the cause of the lesion. (athademu.com)
  • Sheba Medical Center, which is located in Ramat Gan, Israel and claims to be the country's largest medical centre, has announced a major collaboration agreement with Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia, USA) to advance neuroscience research and clinical care across the two institutions. (neuronewsinternational.com)
  • Former series of long-term survivors are commonly enriched for patients with IDH -mutated tumors. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Positive cases were defined by electroencephalograms and clinical findings. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • 5 mm, specific considerations of neurologic findings and clinical circumstances will be of importance. (qxmd.com)
  • Of the 11 patients with negative findings on CT-guided fine-needle aspiration, two patients had a subsequent recurrence that was not at the biopsy site. (nyu.edu)
  • Patients who present with clinically significant cavernous hemangiomas usually are middle-aged. (medscape.com)
  • Case studies have shown that in patients with chronic subdural hematoma, a compressive deformity of the crus cerebri without an abnormal MRI signal may predict a better recovery in patients with Kernohan's notch. (wikipedia.org)
  • We gradually discontinued dexamethasone and discharged the patient 6 days after the operation. (cdc.gov)
  • Artero-venous malformations (AVMs) located in eloquent area are associated with significant risk of neurological deterioration, especially in patients presenting with unruptured AVMs and minimal or no neurological deficits. (researchsquare.com)
  • However, patients often have deterioration of their motor functions postoperatively. (biomedcentral.com)
  • DSI effectively predicted postoperative motor function as stable with damaged PTs, mild deterioration with atrophied PTs, and intact PTs with contralateral innervation confirmed by intracranial stimulation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Craniotomy, surgical manipulation and bleeding are believed to favor the onset of seizures and, therefore, perioperative antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are generally used. (unito.it)
  • Further investigations are required to detect subgroups of patients at higher risk of developing seizures in order to selectively administer AED. (unito.it)
  • This must be tempered by selection bias, as there are inherent differences in which patients are treated with either approach that influence the likelihood of seizures. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
  • Results: A total of 1250 patients (635 craniotomies and 615 craniectomies), from nine studies, were included in the final analysis. (edu.lb)
  • The reason why the FDA's decision late last month to lift this clinical hold is so puzzling is because the results of the FDA's inspection were so damning. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • RESULTS: We included 136 patients (76 males) with a mean age of 78±6 years. (minervamedica.it)
  • The patients require effective and detailed assessment of their conditions and the use of high-tech equipment for better results and intervention. (essayforall.org)
  • Pyramidal tract (PT) structural integrity and TMS mapping results were compared between patients who remained stable and those with deteriorated motor functions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Results The average body mass index (BMI) among all patients was 33.2 ± 7.2 kg/m 2 . (medscape.com)
  • Results: During the study period, 850 patients were registered at the emergency department. (bvsalud.org)
  • It also has a pediatric team on staff specializing in neurological conditions for patients of all ages. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • A Comprehensive Management Approach in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients With Hereditary Angioedema. (providence.org)
  • Hypernatremia is a known complication of ANP treatment, and, as a result of this child's death, the FDA put a partial clinical hold on Burzynski's clinical trials for pediatric patients, which meant that he could continue to treat children already enrolled in his clinical trials but could not enroll any new patients. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • This report is based on our experience with 82 brain abscesses surgically managed in 60 patients over an 11-year period at one single hospital. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Allina's 73 neurologists, 10 neurosurgeons, 15 spine surgeons, 10 neurocritical care specialists, and 13 other specialists work across 1,757 patients beds at three locations in the state. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • This enables neurosurgeons to inform patients and relatives about postoperative motor functions with direct morphological evidence of PTs to help them with their surgical decisions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Data regarding patients' characteristics, admission modality, stay duration, reason for admission, and discharge modality was anonymously collected from patients' registers. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this case it was possible to achieve partial remission and the patient was able avoid chemotherapy. (athademu.com)
  • Patients with a history of motion sickness, PONV, and chemotherapy-related nausea, for example, can all benefit from P6 acupressure bands. (soothing-scents.com)
  • A total of 31 patients suffering from intracranial AVMs have been operated on in our Department. (researchsquare.com)
  • In this study, we assessed the accuracy and the clinical usefulness of a frameless system based on the optical digitizer in a variety of intracranial procedures. (nyu.edu)
  • We use multiple functional brain mapping techniques (fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, and intracranial EEG) and structural and molecular imaging techniques to better define individual functional anatomy in patients with neurosurgical diseases, cross-validate information acquired through different techniques, and gain a better understanding of the relationship between these different brain signals. (dana-farber.org)
  • Salmonella intracranial infection is infrequently encountered in clinical practice. (afpm.org.my)
  • Given that intracranial hypertension has been implicated as a significant factor in temporal encephalocele formation, [ 7 , 10-12 , 15 ] we hoped to clarify this correlation by reviewing a series of tegmen defects repaired surgically and the associated ICP measurements in these patients. (medscape.com)
  • Cerebral Angiography under Artificial Intelligence Algorithm in the Design of Nursing Cooperation Plan for Intracranial Aneurysm Patients in Craniotomy Clipping. (cdc.gov)
  • Stability Assessment of Intracranial Aneurysms Using Machine Learning Based on Clinical and Morphological Features. (cdc.gov)
  • They also feature leaders and top specialists in the field, robust research programs and innovative clinical trials. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • The system also conducts an average of 15 clinical trials a year. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • If you remember, the last time I wrote about Burzynski , the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had caved, and by "caved" I mean that it had lifted the partial clinical hold on Burzynski's clinical trials. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Six months later, this partial hold was extended to all of Burzynski's clinical trials, and in early 2013 the FDA inspected the Burzynski Clinic and Burzynski Research Institute (BRI). (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • In particular, the FDA found that Burzynski exaggerated responses to therapy using inappropriate criteria, didn't have original scans of many patients, and played fast and loose with the rules regarding enrolling patients onto clinical trials under single patient INDs (otherwise known as compassionate use exemptions). (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Let's just say that Burzynski's institutional review board (IRB), the committee whose charge under the Common Rule (which clinical trials meant to be used as the basis for FDA approval of a drug must follow) wasn't exactly rigorous about following federal regulations or protecting patient rights and safety, and let's further say that Burzynski's response was… less than convincing . (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Ten patients had a single metastasis whereas 21 patients had multiple metastases, but no characteristics were observed in their images. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the article we will discuss clinical characteristics, differential diagnoses, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic options for hemifacial spasm. (aerzteblatt.de)
  • Characteristics of radiation-induced meningiomas include an average latent period of 36-38 years for patients who were exposed to low-dose radiation to the head, whereas patients who develop meningiomas after exposure to high-dose radiation may show signs as early as 5 years postradiation. (medscape.com)
  • Introduction: Little information is available regarding the characteristics of patients attending the emergency centre (EC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (bvsalud.org)
  • We also divided the patients in medical and surgical treatment groups based on how they had been treated and compared the clinical and radiological parameters, in-hospital, and long-term mortality in the different groups. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • These patients are typically managed conservatively or treated radio-surgically, [10] so, the surgical treatment of AVMs located in an eloquent area represents a therapeutic challenge [10, 23]. (researchsquare.com)
  • Craniotomy is the most widely used surgical treatment for STBI. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The lengthy medical history of about 8.2 years in our own patients, in addition to the fact that more than 50% of these patients found out about surgical treatment options owing to their own research initiative, prompted us to write this article. (aerzteblatt.de)
  • Unfortunately, unwanted side effects can also make an appearance, which is why many of us traditionalists are looking past the prescription pad towards more natural ways to manage our patients' nausea. (soothing-scents.com)
  • [ 3 ] Although cerebral angiography could be used to localize SDHs in the early-to-middle 20th century, the development of computed tomography (CT) in the late 1970s represented another leap in patient care. (medscape.com)
  • There are interactions between other organ systems (for example the heart and lungs) that may complicate the care of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm patient and need consideration. (snacc.org)
  • Delayed cerebral ischemia can manifest after a successful operation for securing the aneurysm and patients at risk require monitoring for this complication in the post-operative period. (snacc.org)
  • Los síntomas de desconexión interhemisférica después de una lesión cerebral adquirida son inusuales en la práctica clínica actual. (bvsalud.org)
  • Purpose : We conducted this study to evaluate the efficacy of Doppler study by examining obstruction at the site of anastomosis in patients with total anomalous pulmonary venous return(TAPVR). (e-cep.org)
  • Efficacy and safety of MAS825 (anti-IL-1ꞵ/IL-18) in COVID-19 patients with pneumonia and impaired respiratory function. (providence.org)
  • Efficacy of Nanocurcumin as an Add-On Treatment for Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial. (medscape.com)
  • The Clinical Efficacy of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Interventional Circulatory Perfusion Combined with Radiofrequency Ablation and Thermocoagulation in the Treatment of Discogenic Low Back Pain. (medscape.com)
  • According to a press release, a memorandum of understanding signed between the two institutions at the site of the new facility outlined collaboration in four key areas: academia, innovation, research and clinical care. (neuronewsinternational.com)
  • We share a mutual vision with Thomas Jefferson University that the world must accelerate the transformation of clinical care and forge a bold new path. (neuronewsinternational.com)
  • As the COVID-19 pandemic spread into the U.S. and global healthcare system in February and March of 2020, hospitals rapidly adjusted to care for the influx of infected patients [ 1 - 3 ]. (plos.org)
  • Postoperative care includes monitoring of resolution of pneumocephalus, mobilization and drain removal, and monitoring for signs of SDH reaccumulation. (qxmd.com)
  • Stroke patients and their families also have access to advanced care at multiple partner facilities. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • The system also has a telestroke network that allows for timely telemedicine care for at risk patients. (beckershospitalreview.com)
  • How do those translate into clinical care preoperatively? (snacc.org)
  • The patient is in the neurointesive care unit (NICU) on post-operative day 4 extubated and seemingly stable. (snacc.org)
  • Critical care seeks to enhance the care of critically ill patients. (essayforall.org)
  • Most of these patients always suffer from severe health conditions and need urgent and intensive care from specialists. (essayforall.org)
  • According to Essay For All specialists, critical care nurses are always tasked with offering direct care to patients suffering from life-threatening conditions within the intensive care unit (ICU). (essayforall.org)
  • Though compassion is essential for health caregivers, critical care units need strong nurses emotionally, mentally, and physically to handle patients in such critical conditions. (essayforall.org)
  • In 2000, the Committee on Quality of Health Care in America published their book To Err is Human, leading to increased awareness of patient safety. (thejns.org)
  • Clinicians must be able to identify appropriate situations for invasive hemodynamic monitoring in the care of high-risk perioperative patients while remaining fully cognizant of the risks associated with such monitoring. (medscape.com)
  • Acknowledgments: Dr. Cicero José Nunes Vaz (Physiatrist Doctor) and the other professionals of the Rehabili- tation Center who accompanied patient D. T. (the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy teams), with whom we had the opportunity to discuss the case and exchange valuable impressions for the plan- ning of the work and integration of the care for the patient. (bvsalud.org)
  • We identified 59 drug-resistant epilepsy patients treated with VNS. (bvsalud.org)
  • This review focuses on clinical developments and management of newly diagnosed glioblastoma, and includes a discussion about the incorporation of molecular features into the classification of this disease. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Patients with newly diagnosed primary GBM treated with the same therapeutical scheme between 2010 and 2015 in our institution were retrospectively reviewed. (springer.com)
  • The risk of developing a post-operative infection after craniotomy is the highest in GBM patients. (aku.edu)
  • Historical beliefs suggest that post-operative infections render a survival advantage in GBM patients, however recent clinical neurosurgical reports involving large multicentric patient cohorts do not support this claim. (aku.edu)
  • Nonetheless, the relationship has not been extensively studied which poses the need for further large, scaled studies to determine the association between post-operative infections and survival benefit in GBM patients. (aku.edu)
  • What are the risks to the patient in the immediate post-operative period? (snacc.org)
  • Comparison of COVID-19 Preprint and Peer-Reviewed Versions of Studies on Therapies for Critically Ill Patients. (providence.org)
  • Besides, the unit is less congested, characterized by few beds but is well equipped with many hospital equipments for monitoring and caring for critically ill patients. (essayforall.org)
  • Vitamin D deficiency is common in critically ill patients with stress-induced hyperglycemia. (medscape.com)
  • We performed a retrospective analysis of 1075 consecutive patients with spontaneous nonaneurysmal ICHs presenting at the neurological and neurosurgical emergency departments of our institute between January 2005 and March 2010. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • The authors performed a retrospective analysis of the clinical and radiographic data obtained in 28 keyhole endoscopic procedures and 30 craniotomy procedures. (turkishneurosurgery.org.tr)
  • For patients that died, consent was signed by a family member at the conclusion of their hospital stay. (biomedcentral.com)
  • With limited ICU beds and the concern of viral transmission between patients and caregivers, many hospitals stopped non-emergent neurosurgical procedures for several weeks or months early in the pandemic then gradually resumed as COVID-dedicated wards were established [ 7 , 8 ]. (plos.org)
  • Dr. Golby's research involves the application of brain mapping techniques to neurosurgical patients as well as neuroscientific investigations into the brain basis of neurologic functions. (dana-farber.org)
  • The comparison FA ratios before and after burr-hole craniotomy in 23 patients with CSDH. (ajnr.org)
  • Introduction Chronic subdural haematoma (cSDH) tends to occur in older patients, often with significant comorbidity. (bmj.com)