World Neurosurg
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The fate of residual tumor after salvage surgery for recurrent vestibular schwannoma (VS) after radiosurgery has not been elucidated so far. We reviewed our surgical series of salvage surgery for recurrent VS, with focus on the natural history of the residual tumor after salvage surgery. ⋯ The behavior of residual tumors after salvage surgery for irradiated VS was stable. Adjuvant treatment for these residual tumors may not be necessary.
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The aims of this study were to evaluate the feasibility of a new rapid tumor resection technique using soft coagulation monopolar suction (SCMS) and to strengthen neurosurgeons' understanding, use, and attention to this new electrosurgical technique. ⋯ This new technique involving SCMS allows for a smooth surgical procedure and appears to be safe and feasible for the rapid resection of supratentorial brain tumors. Thus, neurosurgeons should consider using this technique in the future.
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Despite advances in gender equity, the paucity of women neurosurgeons remains. In Germany, women accounted for only 24% of the specialists who completed their neurosurgical training in 2019. We sought to explore the perceptions of medical students in Germany toward a neurosurgical career, focusing on gender-specific differences. ⋯ Awareness must be raised concerning gender inequity and discrimination in our specialty. A multifaceted approach is imperative to develop neurosurgery into a profession where gender no longer hinders access to training and success in the field.
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Previous studies have reported the return to play (RTP) rates for athletes after lumbar discectomy but not specifically for younger athletes. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the RTP rate for young athletes after lumbar microdiscectomy. ⋯ The prognosis for returning to competitive sports after lumbar microdiscectomy in young athletes is good. The RTP rate and Pfirrmann grade were not related to gender, sport level, or discectomy level.
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The role of chemotherapy (CT) in the treatment of adult patients with medulloblastoma (MB) is unclear. The aim of this study is to compare the survival difference between adult patients with MB treated with and without chemotherapy. ⋯ CT improved CSS for adult patients with MB. With therapeutic advances, adult patients with MB might benefit from the use of CT.