World Neurosurg
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Social media are increasingly used for the dissemination of scientific publications by most medical journals. The role of social media in increasing awareness of published works in neurosurgery has not been previously explored. Here, we present a qualitative analysis of the highest trending works in neurosurgery along with a correlation analysis with their social media metrics. ⋯ This is the first study that details the spectrum of Altmetric scores among neurosurgical journals. Social media presence for journals is important for greater outreach and engagement. Prediction of traditional citation using altmetrics data requires a future prospective study.
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Review Case Reports
Surgical Management Of Vertex Epidural Hematoma: Technical Case Report and Literature Review.
Vertex epidural hematoma (VEH) is an uncommon presentation of extra-axial hematomas. It can represent a surgical dilemma regarding when and how to operate, particularly considering the potential implication of the superior sagittal sinus (SSS). ⋯ Because of its rare nature, VEH represents a surgical challenge. Because neurosurgeons encounter this condition relatively infrequently, literature regarding the medical and surgical management of this entity is warranted.
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Atypical meningioma is a World Health Organization grade II tumor with intermediate prognosis and risk of recurrence. Optimal management after gross total resection (GTR) is controversial, with observation versus adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) contentiously debated. ⋯ Observation alone after GTR of atypical meningioma was not associated with increased risk of tumor recurrence or mortality. Although some preceding authors advocate for RT based on empiric experience, a systematic review also suggests that observation may provide equivalent PFS and OS to RT. Taken together, these findings indicate that observation after GTR may be a safe alternative to RT.
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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is the most common cranial neuralgia in adults, with a slight prevalence in women. Antiepileptic drugs represent the mainstay of the medical treatment, whereas microvascular decompression is the best option in case of neurovascular conflict. Although these treatments showed a good rate of efficacy, they can be contraindicated in some patients and >50% of patients undergoing these treatments will present recurrence of pain in the following months. In this majority of patients, pain becomes chronic and can severely affect their quality of life and cause cognitive disturbances, such as anxiety and depression. ⋯ Chronic pain can also lead to the misperception of patients' own selves leading to enhanced pain perception and altering therapeutic outcomes. Thus, there is the need to define a personalized multimodal approach of treatment, taking into account other available TN therapies and the neuropsychologic aspect of chronic pain.
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Review Case Reports
Bow Hunter's Syndrome: Surgical Management (Video) and Review of the Literature.
Bow Hunter's syndrome (BHS) is a rare condition characterized by vertebrobasilar insufficiency associated with rotational vertebral artery occlusion during head movement. Many existing reports describe surgical management, although no single technique has proven superior. ⋯ BHS remains a rare clinical condition with no clear superior method of treatment. Rates of symptom resolution are similar among cases undergoing decompression with or without fusion. Coil embolization has been reported with limited success in 2 cases.