World Neurosurg
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The present study investigated the risk factors for instrumentation failure (IF) after total en bloc spondylectomy (TES) of thoracic and lumbar spine tumors using a titanium mesh cage (TMC) for anterior reconstruction. ⋯ The use of TES can achieve durable oncological control. However, IF, a not uncommon late complication that leads to reoperation, should be a cause for concern. We found perioperative radiotherapy, a TMC in an oblique position, and a body mass index >28 kg/m2 were significant predictive factors for IF.
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Review Case Reports
Transient cerebral vasospasm after carotid artery stenting: A case report and literature review.
Cerebral embolism after carotid artery stenting (CAS) is a well-known complication, but cerebral ischemia owing to cerebral vasospasm after CAS is rare and has seldom been reported. We describe a patient with transient ischemic complications owing to reversible cerebral vasospasm of the middle cerebral artery after CAS. ⋯ In a patient with delayed neurologic symptoms after CAS, the possibility of cerebral vasospasm should be kept in mind to select appropriate treatment.
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Multicenter Study
Combination of Ultraearly Hematoma Growth and Hypodensities for Outcome Prediction after Intracerebral Hemorrhage.
Noncontrast computed tomography hypodensities (HD) and ultraearly hematoma growth (uHG) are reliable markers for outcome prediction in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH). The present study aimed to assess whether the combination of these 2 markers could improve the prognostic value for sICH. ⋯ The combination of uHG and HD improves the stratification of unfavorable prognoses in patients with sICH.
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To investigate functional outcome from reconstructive surgery in adult traumatic brachial plexus injury (AT-BPI) with associated vascular lesions. ⋯ Concomitant vascular injury leads to worse functional outcome after reconstructive surgery of traumatic brachial plexus injury.