World Neurosurg
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Management of vestibular schwannoma (VS) is a complex process aimed at identifying a clinical indication for fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (sRT) or radiosurgery, microsurgical resection, or wait and scan (WS). We describe the experience of our VS multidisciplinary team (MDT) at a tertiary university referral center created for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of VS patients. ⋯ MDT may provide the best individualized therapy for VS patients compared with a single gold-standard strategy.
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The authors present the case of a 52-year-old male with a history of new-onset seizures who presented in status epilepticus. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated an olfactory groove mass. ⋯ Postoperative and follow-up course has been unremarkable, with early postoperative imaging demonstrating no residual tumoral mass. The operative video highlights the advantages of using the microinspection tool for the visualization of deep lesions.
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Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting is widely accepted as the gold-standard treatment for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). However, a restricted group of patients experience only minimal or no improvement after the operation. In such cases, the question whether the diagnosis was incorrect or the shunt is malfunctioning remains unanswered. ⋯ According to our experience, inadequate distal end placement of a shunt might be one of the reasons needing investigation in patients with iNPH failing improvement after surgery. In such situations, the conversion to a ventriculoatrial shunt proved to be a low-cost and successful treatment option.
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To assess the predictive value of swab cultures of cryopreserved skull flaps during cranioplasties for surgical site infections (SSIs). ⋯ Owing to low accuracy and sensitivity, swab cultures of cryopreserved autografts should not be routinely performed during delayed cranioplasties.
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To assess the validity of the Caprini risk assessment model (RAM) in risk stratification for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and to investigate the diagnostic value of Caprini score combined with D-dimer in predicting DVT. ⋯ The Caprini RAM is an effective and reliable DVT risk stratification tool in patients with thoracolumbar fractures caused by high-energy injuries. Caprini score >8 or D-dimer >1.81 mg/L may predict the occurrence of preoperative DVT and the Caprini score combined with D-dimer exhibit better diagnostic performance.