World Neurosurg
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Mentalizing is an essential function of our social lives. Impairment of mentalizing due to meningiomas has not received attention because most patients return to their social lives after surgical treatment. We investigated the influence of meningiomas and their surgical resection on mentalizing. ⋯ Mentalizing was impaired by meningiomas arising from the anterior skull base, but it can improve after surgical resection of the tumors.
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Cardiac complications are related to poor prognosis after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This study aims to predict the cardiac complications arising from small intracranial hematoma at ultraearly stage. ⋯ Emergent factors, including plasma FIB level, age, and pulse rate, might be independently associated with cardiac complications after ICH, which warrants attention in the context of treatment.
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Grade III brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a distinct subgroup of AVMs that encompasses multiple subtypes according to the Spetzler-Martin classification. ⋯ The compact nature of grade III AVM is a crucial predictor for the success of embolization. Several characteristics associated with a compact nidus, such as presentation with hemorrhage and a lower number of arterial feeders, have a significantly higher closure rate. Other factors, such as a single deep draining vein, reduced superficial venous drainage, and small size, show a strong association with complete obliteration.
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Hounsfield unit for evaluating bone mineral density and strength: variations in measurement methods.
To assess the consistency and accuracy of various measurements of the Hounsfield unit (HU) in lumbar vertebrae. ⋯ An averaged HU value in axial multilevel is a comprehensive assessment of vertebral bone density. Using the HU value of the lumbar spine can help identify patients with osteoporosis, and the screening ability does not differ significantly across vertebral segments.
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Review Meta Analysis
The safety and Efficacy of eCLIPs for Treatment of Wide-Necked Bifurcation Aneurysms; A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Wide-necked bifurcation aneurysms (WNBAs) are challenging intracranial aneurysms. Several device and treatment approaches have been proposed for the treatment of WNBAs. The endovascular clip system (eCLIPs) is a newly developed endovascular device with flow diverter and flow disruptor features. This study aims to investigate the safety and efficacy of the eCLIPs for treatment of patients with WNBAs. ⋯ Our findings document that the eCLIPs is a safe and effective device for treating patients with WNBAs and associated with favorable outcomes.