World Neurosurg
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Comparative Study
Comparison of three grafting options for anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion: a retrospective 3-arms case control study.
Anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion achieves foraminal radicular and central medullary decompression and spinal stabilization in staged lesions. Many bone graft materials have been developed for the reconstruction of cervical lordosis and the restoration of intervertebral height after corpectomy. The PolyEtherKetoneEtherKetoneKetone (PEKEKK) is a semicrystalline thermoplastic polymer that can be reinforced with carbon fibers to create long and highly fenestrated rectangular cervical cages for corpectomy. This study aimed to evaluate the radiological outcomes of an innovative PEKEEKK cage compared with others grafting options. ⋯ Although an improvement in radiologic anatomical parameters can be achieved with all cage groups, the PEKEKK cage can be considered as a safe alternative for reducing subsidence.
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To quantitatively investigate the longitudinal computed tomography perfusion (CTP) imaging in meningiomas preoperatively embolized using microcatheters. ⋯ Preoperative embolization of meningiomas using N-butyl cyanoacrylate effectively induced significant and sustained tissue transformation and decreased estimated blood loss (EBL) over 7 days. Hemodynamic fluctuations tended to stabilize within 4 to 6 days.
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The operative classification of scoliosis is well-developed but inadequate for guiding conservative treatment. The current conservative classification for juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (JAIS) exhibits noticeable deficiencies. This study aimed to establish the Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) classification and assess its clinical value in the conservative treatment of JAIS. ⋯ The PUMCH-SSE classification demonstrates good inter-observer reliability and intra-observer reproducibility. In addition, the classification may be used to guide the conservative treatment of JAIS in clinical settings.
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The association between patient age and cerebral arterial vasospasm (CVS) and delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) risk following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) remains unclear. This study aims to assess the role of age on aSAH-related complications. ⋯ There is an inverse relationship between patient age and CVS incidence following aSAH. Nonetheless, patients ≥60 yrs had comparable DCI rates, higher in-hospital mortality, and worse functional outcomes than their younger counterparts. Routine screening and reliance on radiographic CVS as primary marker for aSAH-related complications should be reconsidered, particularly in older patients.
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Determine if herniation morphology based on the Michigan State University Classification is associated with differences in (1) patient-reported outcome measures (or (2) surgical outcomes after a microdiscectomy. ⋯ Although all patients were found to improve after microdiscectomy, patients with disc herniations extending further posteriorly reported lower preoperative physical function but experienced significantly greater improvement three months after surgery. However, improvement in Visual Analog Scale Leg and back, ODI, and MCS at three and twelve months was unrelated to laterality or depth of disc herniation.