World Neurosurg
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Case Reports
Half-and-Half Approach for Multiple Aneurysms at the Superior Cerebellar and Middle Cerebral Arteries.
Aneurysms at the superior cerebellar artery (SCA) are commonly treated endovascularly because of their location around the basilar artery,1,2 but they are not intimately related with thalamoperforators. Therefore in younger patients, those with wide-necked aneurysms, or those with multiple ipsilateral aneurysms, surgery remains a treatment option.3 We present a 52-year-old woman with dizziness in whom multiple, unruptured intracranial aneurysms were identified. Imaging demonstrated a 9-mm right-sided SCA aneurysm and 5-mm right and mirror 3-mm left M1 segment middle cerebral artery aneurysms. ⋯ A modified transcavernous approach using the orbitozygomatic craniotomy has been described for access to basilar tip aneurysms.4 While comparable, this case demonstrates the efficient workflow to clip multiple aneurysms using a single, combined approach. In patients with multiple aneurysms presenting ipsilaterally or with comorbid conditions that complicate endovascular embolization, surgery should be considered as a definitive and safe treatment strategy. The patient consented to publication.
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The neurosurgical match involves selecting future neurosurgeons who will comprise the future national workforce, based on a competitive ranking process of applicants. We aimed to identify which sociodemographic and academic factors influence competitiveness and rank position in the match. ⋯ Two sociodemographic factors were independently associated with high match rank: presence of home neurosurgery program and female gender. Female respondents reported consistently strong academic metrics (similar mean, but less variance, compared with male respondents).
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Review Meta Analysis
The Influence of the Novel Computer-aided Triage System Based on Artificial Intelligence on Endovascular Therapy in Patients with Large Vascular Occlusions: a meta-analysis.
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with modern healthcare has become increasingly prominent. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of the novel computer-aided triage system based on artificial intelligence (AI-CTS) on endovascular therapy (EVT) in patients with large vascular occlusions (LVO). This study marks the first comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on the subject. ⋯ The combination of AI-CTS and EVT has improved the therapy process for LVO patients. However, the improvement in mRS at 90 days was not significant; further research is warranted.