World Neurosurg
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Retraction Of Publication
WITHDRAWN: Continuous lumbar cistern drainage before surgical clipping for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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Exact identification of feeding arteries, shunt points, and draining veins is essential in treating cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula (CS dAVF). In addition to digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and 3-dimensional rotational angiography (3DRA), high-resolution cone beam computed tomography (CBCT; especially 80-kv high-resolution cone beam computed tomography) have been performed in recent years. We evaluated the efficacy of CBCT in treating CS dAVF. ⋯ The efficacy of CBCT in treating dAVF is illustrating the relationships among the bony structures and feeders, compartment of CS, and the position of the microcatheter. Detailed information obtained with CBCT can lead to fewer complications and more effective treatment.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Surgery for herniated lumbar disc in daily tobacco smokers: A multicenter observational study.
To compare clinical outcomes at 1 year following single-level lumbar microdiscectomy in daily tobacco smokers and nonsmokers. ⋯ Nonsmokers reported a greater improvement in ODI at 1 year following microdiscectomy, and smokers were less likely to experience an MIC. Nonetheless, significant improvement was also found among smokers.
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Accuracy of Pedicle Screw Insertion among Three Image-Guided Navigation Systems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Many retrospective studies of pedicle screw placement have revealed that intraoperative navigation systems provide higher accuracy rates and safety than do free-hand techniques. The accuracy of various image-guided navigation systems has been studied; however, differences have not been well defined due to the lack of adequate evidence-based comparative studies. ⋯ Significant differences exist among CT Nav, 3D FluoroNav, and 2D FluoroNav. Our review suggests that 3D FluoroNav may be superior to the other 2 methods in reducing pedicle violation and that clinicians should consider 3D FluoroNav as a better choice.
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Review Meta Analysis
Physiologic Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy and Craniopharyngioma Recurrence in Pediatric Patients: A Meta-Analysis.
A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to examine the effect of growth hormone-replacement therapy (GHRT) on the recurrence of craniopharyngioma in children. ⋯ This meta-analysis demonstrated a lower recurrence rate of craniopharyngioma among children treated with GHRT than those who were not.