World Neurosurg
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This study aimed to investigate the causes of lumboperitoneal (LP) shunt failure and determine risk factors for lumbar catheter fracture. ⋯ Excessive lumbar lordosis is a risk factor for lumbar catheter fracture in patients undergoing LP shunting. Younger age and higher level of postoperative activities of daily living might also be associated with lumbar catheter fracture.
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Successful first-pass reperfusion is associated with better functional outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke, but its treatment strategies remain unclear. ⋯ This study provides a thrombus imaging-based MT strategy to efficiently achieve first-pass reperfusion in M1 occlusion.
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Management of refractory spasticity symptoms remains a challenging task for clinicians. Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy has emerged as a promising option for treating this condition. This study evaluates the effectiveness of ITB therapy in managing refractory spasticity symptoms. ⋯ ITB therapy is an effective and safe option for managing refractory spasticity symptoms. However, the appropriate dosage should be individualized and monitored closely to avoid side effects. This study highlights the importance of carefully considering the potential risks and benefits of ITB therapy for each patient.
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A 77-year-old man presented with progressive consciousness disturbance, presumably caused by a backward fall. Head computed tomography findings showed a large intracerebral hemorrhage in the left parietal lobe. Radiated fractures with an oval depression of the bilateral parietal bone crossing the midline were noted. ⋯ Biparietal thinning is an uncommon condition noted in radiological findings of a symmetrical oval depression of bilateral parietal bones with reduced diploe thickness. Cases of traumatic brain injury in patients with biparietal thinning have rarely been reported. This condition should be recognized as a possible predisposing factor for traumatic brain injury.
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This study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic suprapedicular decompression in treatment of down-migrated lumbar disc herniation. ⋯ The treatment of down-migrated lumbar disc herniation via a suprapedicular approach enabled the incision of the superior margin of the pedicle as needed under direct vision, involved less fluoroscopy while preserving facet joint stability, and enabled targeted removal of the herniated nucleus pulposus, thus greatly reducing residual nucleus pulposus. This surgical procedure was safe, rapid, and showed satisfactory therapeutic efficacy.