Neurosurgery
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Multilevel lumbar stenosis, in which 1 level requires stabilization due to spondylolisthesis, is routinely treated with multilevel open laminectomy and fusion. We hypothesized that a minimally invasive (MI) decompression is biomechanically superior to open laminectomy and may allow decompression of the level adjacent the spondylolisthesis without additional fusion. ⋯ MI, minimally invasive.
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LITT, laser interstitial thermal therapy.
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The Open Payments Database (OPD) was launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in 2014. Through this online searchable database, the public can explore physician-industry interactions. To date, there is no published literature on the accuracy of the database for neurosurgeons or any physician specialty. ⋯ CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesOPD, Open Payments Database.
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Bedside monitoring of cerebral blood flow (CBF) may provide new insights into the pathophysiology of brain injury, allow early detection of secondary ischemia, and help guide therapy. ⋯ CBF, cerebral blood flowCBV, cerebral blood volumeICG, indocyanine greenICP, intracranial pressureMAP, mean arterial pressuremttICG, mean transit time of indocyanine greenNIRS, near-infrared spectroscopy.