World Neurosurg
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Our objective was to identify the 100 most-cited research reports on craniopharyngiomas. ⋯ The present study identified the 100 most-cited research articles in craniopharyngioma. These results highlight the multidisciplinary and multimodal nature of craniopharyngioma management. Recognition of important historical contributions to this field could guide future investigations.
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To evaluate long-term functional and survival outcomes of patients with glioma after intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM) application. ⋯ Application of IONM is beneficial to long-term functional and oncologic outcomes of patients with glioma.
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Patients with World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) grade V subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) mostly have a poor outcome. Correct identification of patients who might benefit from treatment remains challenging. We investigated which disease-related characteristics, present at admission, could identify patients with chance of good outcome. ⋯ More than one third of all treated patients with WFNS grade V SAH had a good outcome. All patients in whom the aneurysm was not treated died. Reliable identification of patients who will reach good outcome, on the basis of symptoms on admission, seems impossible, as these symptoms are not discriminating enough.
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Planned Gamma Knife Boost After Chemoradiotherapy For Selected Sinonasal And Nasopharyngeal Cancers.
To determine the feasibility of a Gamma Knife boost after intensity-modulated radiation therapy in combination with multimodal therapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma and sinonasal malignancies with skull base or cavernous sinus involvement. ⋯ Planned Gamma Knife boost followed intensity-modulated radiation therapy is feasible, safe, and provides excellent local control in patients with sinonasal malignancies and nasopharyngeal carcinoma, particularly in cases with cavernous sinus involvement. Further follow-up will be necessary to determine the long-term effectiveness and complication profile.
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Comparative Study
Delayed Height Loss After Kyphoplasty in Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture with Severe Collapse: Comparison with Vertebroplasty.
To compare clinical and radiographic outcomes and complications after vertebroplasty (VP) and kyphoplasty (KP) for osteoporotic vertebral fractures with severe collapse. ⋯ KP and VP showed similar improvements in pain and disability during treatment for osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Although vertebral height and segmental kyphotic angle were restored significantly in both groups, progressive vertebral HL was inevitable, especially after KP. This likely resulted from the difference of bone-cement interface as a consequence of balloon tamping in KP. Surgeons must consider the respective features of vertebral augmentations.