World Neurosurg
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Multicenter Study
Survival Factors in 1,580 Adults with Spinal Ependymoma: Insights from a Multi-Center Oncology Database.
Using a multi-institutional oncology database, we investigate the survival rates and the impacts of demographic, clinical, and management characteristics on overall survival among adult patients diagnosed with spinal ependymoma. ⋯ Early diagnosis and surgical management of spinal ependymomas, such as GTR, were associated with remarkable survival benefits. Old age, high-grade spinal ependymoma, and extra-neural metastasis were associated with worse overall survival, whereas radiotherapy's role remains unclear.
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This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and treatment of osteoporosis in patients undergoing long spinal fusion for adult spinal deformity (ASD) and compare the impact of osteoporosis treatment on surgical and radiographic outcomes. ⋯ Osteoporotic patients undergoing ASD surgery exhibited similar surgical outcomes and alignment improvements compared to nonosteoporotic patients, despite a higher rate of PJK. Pharmacological treatment appears beneficial in managing osteoporosis-related surgical risks. These findings highlight the importance of identifying and treating osteoporosis in ASD patients to minimize complications.
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Comparative Study
Application of Synthetic TOF-MRA-CT Fusion Imaging in Preoperative Planning for Aneurysm Clipping Surgery: A Comparative Study with 3D-CTA.
Some patients with intracranial aneurysms (IAs) cannot undergo three-dimensional computed tomography angiography (3D-CTA) or digital subtraction angiography due to contraindications to contrast agents or radiation. Time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (TOF-MRA) offers a contrast-free alternative but lacks cranial bone detail critical for surgical planning. This study evaluates the feasibility of using 3D Slicer to fuse TOF-MRA with thin-section CT images to generate synthetic images resembling CTA for surgical clipping planning. ⋯ Synthetic TOF-MRA-CT fusion images closely match 3D-CTA for ≥3 mm aneurysms, demonstrating comparable diagnostic and surgical clipping planning effectiveness. They represent a promising alternative for personalized preoperative planning, particularly when contrast agents are contraindicated.
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Exploring Health Inequalities and Pre-Surgical Attitudes on Post-Surgical Outcomes in Spine Surgery.
The influence of social determinants of health on health disparities is substantial. However, their impact on postsurgical outcomes in spine can be challenging to ascertain at the community level. This study aims to explore the interplay between presurgical attitudes, area deprivation index (ADI), income, employment status, and body mass index (BMI) on postsurgical outcomes at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after elective spine surgery. ⋯ Presurgical attitudes, ADI, income, employment status, and BMI were important factors associated with improved surgical outcome measurements, indicating potential focal points for combating health disparities in spinal surgery patients.
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Comparative Study
Single-Level Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic versus Tubular Microdiscectomy: Comparing Surgical Outcomes and Opioid Consumption.
Unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) microdiscectomy is an emerging minimally invasive surgery technique for treating symptomatic lumbar disc herniation. There is limited literature regarding outcomes. Here, we assess surgical outcomes and pain medication consumption for UBE vs. tubular lumbar microdiscectomy. ⋯ UBE microdiscectomy is associated with longer operating times. Both opioid and nonopioid pain medication consumption were lower for UBE patients during the initial postoperative period, perhaps owing to the less-invasive nature of the surgery.