World Neurosurg
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Lateral ventricular meningioma (LVM) is a rare entity, accounting for 0.5%-5% of all intracranial meningiomas. This type of meningioma arises from meningothelial inclusion bodies in the tela choroidea and/or mesenchymal stroma of the choroid plexus. Although not yet fully characterized, a membranous structure is frequently observed around LVMs. This study analyzed quiescent and activated fibroblast phenotypes in LVMs with focus on the relationship between tumor growth and development of the membranous structure. ⋯ This study found an association between activated fibroblasts and dura mater-like membrane capsules in LVMs. The characteristics of membranous structure in LVMs may differ depending on tumor size.
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Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a common sagittal complication of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) after corrective surgery, leading to new deformities, pain, and, even, revision surgery. In the present study, we investigated the risk and predictive factors for PJK in patients who had undergone Lenke type 5 AIS correction to identify the parameters relevant to intraoperative guidance. ⋯ The results of the present study have shown that the postoperative PJA and postoperative TK can be used to effectively predict for the occurrence of PJK in patients with Lenke type 5 AIS after corrective surgery, with a threshold of 9.45° and 25.25°, respectively.
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In patients with new primary intradural spinal tumors, the best screening strategy for additional central nervous system (CNS) lesions is unclear. The goal of this study was to document the rate of additional CNS tumors in these patients. ⋯ Among patients without an underlying genetic syndrome, the likelihood of identifying additional CNS lesions requiring treatment is low. In appropriate cases, focused spine imaging may be a more cost-effective strategy.
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Transforaminal Endoscopic Surgical Treatment for Posterior Migration of PEEK TLIF Cage: Case Series.
This study aims to report the clinical outcome of treating lumbar radiculopathy in the setting of retropulsed polyetheretherketone (PEEK) transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) cages with transforaminal endoscopic spine surgery. ⋯ Transforaminal endoscopic spine surgery for the treatment of a retropulsed PEEK TLIF cage is a safe and effective approach with low morbidity and acceptable complication rates for patients with radiculopathy secondary to a retropulsed PEEK TLIF cage. Compared with a more invasive approach to removing or drilling the PEEK TLIF cage, endoscopic spine surgery could achieve a similar improvement in the patient-reported outcomes with possibly fewer complications.
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In this study, we sought to characterize contemporary trends in cost and utilization of spinal cord stimulation (SCS). ⋯ Despite a declining contemporary trend in inpatient SCS, an increase was noted in admission costs and hospital charges. A significant declining trend was noted in revision SCS implantations due to device-related complications.