World Neurosurg
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Meta Analysis
Prophylactic application of vancomycin powder in preventing surgical site infections after spinal surgery.
We sought to analyze the preventive effect of local vancomycin powder application on surgical site infection (SSI) in spinal surgeries and provide the basis for future clinical practice. ⋯ Overall, prophylactic application of vancomycin powder in spinal surgery can significantly reduce the incidence of SSI in deep tissues, and this effect is more prominent in patients undergoing internal fixation and deformity correction surgeries.
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This study was conducted to review the main classifications and to present author's recommendations. ⋯ Classification systems for lumbar spondylolisthesis have been proposed that have been based on the study of the essential causes or the combination of imaging features and clinical manifestations; the latter type of system is more clinically practical. We still have much work to do in exploring a more applicable classification of lumbar spondylolisthesis.
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Review
Acute Subdural Hematoma Associated with Aneurysmal Rupture: A Case Series and review of literature.
Ruptured cerebral aneurysms represent a neurosurgical emergency with characteristic clinical presentation and imaging findings. However, atypical presentations may occur in association with acute subdural hematomas (SDHs). ⋯ Ruptured aneurysms may present with SDH with or without significant subarachnoid hemorrhage. This illustrative case series highlights this challenging presentation and the importance of early recognition and appropriate management.
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Transradial mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is increasingly used because it is associated with a low incidence of vascular access site complications. However, transradial carotid cannulation can be technically challenging to perform in patients with an unfavorable supra-aortic takeoff. In this study, the feasibility and safety of a new transradial MT system with a radial-specific neurointerventional guiding sheath-6F Simmons guiding sheath was evaluated-in patients with anterior circulation large-vessel occlusions. Additionally, a literature review was performed. ⋯ To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case series on transradial MT using a radial-specific neurointerventional system for anterior circulation large-vessel occlusions. This method may increase the success rate of transradial MT. Based on our initial experience, transradial MT, using this system, was feasible and safe for anterior circulation large-vessel occlusions.
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Bibliometric analyses of the scientific literature have grown increasingly popular in the past few decades. However, patent bibliometric studies, evaluation of technological literature, have not yet been applied in neurosurgery. ⋯ Patent bibliometrics allow evaluation of neurosurgical advancements from the past and enable subsequent development of cutting-edge technology in the future. The described method is a reproducible and reliable technique for evaluating our field's patent literature.