Journal of neurosurgery
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Journal of neurosurgery · Mar 2023
Historical ArticleErnesto Bustamante Zuleta (1922-2021): pioneering teacher and practitioner of Colombian neurosurgery.
Ernesto Bustamante Zuleta (1922-2021) was an impactful Colombian neurosurgeon whose legacy is inextricably linked with the development of the neurosurgery specialty in Colombia. His detail-oriented approach to treatment complemented his reputation for mastery of the neurosciences. Never simply confined to the operating theater, this calm and considerate physician felt compelled to teach during his entire career. ⋯ This historical reflection highlights his enduring contributions to the field and considers his legacy through the witness testimony of many of his students and collaborators. The hope is that his contributions may be acknowledged in full, as he was a reserved person who never boasted of his own accomplishments. The authors also hope that those who did not have the opportunity to know him would be informed by the historical context of the development of Colombian neurosurgery and inspired by his conviction and altruism.
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Meningioma prognostication and treatment continues to evolve with an increasing understanding of tumor biology. In this study, the authors aimed to test conventional predictors of meningioma recurrence, histopathology variables for which there exists some controversy (brain invasion), as well as a novel molecular-based location paradigm. ⋯ The data suggest that brain invasion does not increase the risk of recurrence in otherwise WHO grade I meningioma. Adjuvant radiosurgery to subtotally resected WHO grade I meningiomas did not prolong the time to recurrence. Location categorized by distinct molecular signatures did not predict RFS in a multivariate model. Larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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Journal of neurosurgery · Mar 2023
Successful retrograde regeneration using a sensory branch for motor nerve transfer.
The objective of this study was to test whether regenerating motor axons from a donor nerve can travel in a retrograde fashion using sensory branches to successfully reinnervate a motor nerve end organ. ⋯ Sensory branches can transmit regenerating axons from donor nerves back to main mixed recipient nerves, then distally toward target organs. The extent of retrograde regeneration is markedly influenced by the type and severity of injury sustained by the recipient nerve. Using a sensory branch as a bridge for retrogradely regenerating axons can open new potential horizons in nerve repair surgery for severely injured mixed nerves.