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View article: AI Model Integrating Imaging and Clinical Data for Predicting CSF Diversion in Neonatal Hydrocephalus: A Preliminary Study
AI Model Integrating Imaging and Clinical Data for Predicting CSF Diversion in Neonatal Hydrocephalus: A Preliminary Study Open
Predictive tools for stratifying neonatal hydrocephalus into low- and high-risk groups for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion are currently lacking. We developed and validated an artificial intelligence (AI) model that integrates multimod…
View article: <scp>AI</scp> Model Integrating Imaging and Clinical Data for Predicting <scp>CSF</scp> Diversion in Neonatal Hydrocephalus: A Preliminary Study
<span>AI</span> Model Integrating Imaging and Clinical Data for Predicting <span>CSF</span> Diversion in Neonatal Hydrocephalus: A Preliminary Study Open
Predictive tools for stratifying neonatal hydrocephalus into low‐ and high‐risk groups for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion are currently lacking. We developed and validated an artificial intelligence (AI) model that integrates multimod…
View article: Lipomyelomeningocele in a Newborn: A Case Report
Lipomyelomeningocele in a Newborn: A Case Report Open
Lipomyelomeningocele (LMMC) is an uncommon type of closed spinal defect that falls under the broader category of spine bifida. This congenital condition may present at birth as a lumbosacral mass or manifest later in life with neurologic s…
View article: Allergic Reaction to a Bovine-Derived Dural Graft Without Eosinophilic Meningitis: A Case Report and Literature Review
Allergic Reaction to a Bovine-Derived Dural Graft Without Eosinophilic Meningitis: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Bovine-derived dural substitutes are commonly used in cranial and spinal duraplasty. Although they are generally well tolerated, allergic reactions have been reported-almost all presented with eosinophilic meningitis. A 7-year-old girl wit…
View article: Multispecialty view on the management of basal transethmoidal encephaloceles and meningoceles in the neonate
Multispecialty view on the management of basal transethmoidal encephaloceles and meningoceles in the neonate Open
View article: Endoscopic endonasal versus open approach for craniopharyngioma treatment: a systematic review of clinical characteristics
Endoscopic endonasal versus open approach for craniopharyngioma treatment: a systematic review of clinical characteristics Open
View article: Cognitive Decline in Glioblastoma (GB) Patients with Different Treatment Modalities and Insights on Untreated Cases
Cognitive Decline in Glioblastoma (GB) Patients with Different Treatment Modalities and Insights on Untreated Cases Open
Background: Cognitive decline is common in patients with Glioblastoma (GB), occurring in both treated and untreated cases. It frequently presents as impairments in memory, attention, language, or other cognitive functions. In addition, the…
View article: Assessment of the Sex Hormone Profile and Its Predictive Role in Consciousness Recovery Following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Assessment of the Sex Hormone Profile and Its Predictive Role in Consciousness Recovery Following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Open
Introduction: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are conditions affecting brain function caused by blunt or penetrating forces to the head. Symptoms may include confusion, impaired consciousness, coma, seizures, and focal or sensory neurologi…
View article: Rare presentation and resection of giant cell tumor invading the middle ear and skull base: A case report
Rare presentation and resection of giant cell tumor invading the middle ear and skull base: A case report Open
View article: Cognitive Decline in Glioblastoma Patients with Different Treatment Modalities and Insights on Untreated Cases
Cognitive Decline in Glioblastoma Patients with Different Treatment Modalities and Insights on Untreated Cases Open
Background: Cognitive decline is common in patients with Glioblastoma multiform (GBM) even with treatment modalities, and often presents as impairments in memory, attention, language, and other cognitive functions. In addition, cognitive d…
View article: Prognostic Serum Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Level Value in Patients Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Prognostic Serum Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Level Value in Patients Following Traumatic Brain Injury Open
Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant cause of disability and death worldwide. It is important to have affordable and accessible biomarkers to assess the prognosis of patients. This study investigated the prognostic sign…
View article: Is It Safe to Use Tranexamic Acid for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Is It Safe to Use Tranexamic Acid for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Trans-4-(aminomethyl)-cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid, also known as tranexamic acid (TXA), has occasionally been used to prevent postoperative recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) after burr hole craniotomy (BC). However, there is…
View article: Challenges in the Management of a Calvarial Defect in an NF1-Patient
Challenges in the Management of a Calvarial Defect in an NF1-Patient Open
Background: Calvarial defects in NF1 are rare and lack standardized management guidelines. This study seeks to shed light on calvarial defects in NF1 patients with extensive skull erosion. Methods: This case report focuses on clinical and …
View article: Role of Statins in the Clinical and Radiologic Outcomes of Patients with Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysm Undergoing Microsurgery or Endovascular Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Role of Statins in the Clinical and Radiologic Outcomes of Patients with Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysm Undergoing Microsurgery or Endovascular Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Statin pretreatment may decrease the risk of hemorrhagic complications and in-stent stenosis after endovascular aneurysm therapy but does not improve angiographic occlusion. An increased hazard of ischemic events was found. Further data ar…
View article: The Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Narrative Review Study
The Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Narrative Review Study Open
Background and Objectives: Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition that occurs in two phases: primary and secondary injury. These phases contribute to changes in blood vessels and the influx of inflammatory cells such…
View article: Investigating the Safety and Efficacy of Therapeutic Hypothermia in Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Investigating the Safety and Efficacy of Therapeutic Hypothermia in Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Prior guidelines recommended maintaining normothermia following traumatic brain injury (TBI), but recent studies suggest therapeutic hypothermia as a viable option in pediatric cases. However, some others demonstrated a higher …
View article: Prognostic risk factors for early outcomes of patients with myelomeningocele: a prospective study
Prognostic risk factors for early outcomes of patients with myelomeningocele: a prospective study Open
View article: Correction: Clear cell meningiomas—case presentation, review of radiographic identifiers, and treatment approaches
Correction: Clear cell meningiomas—case presentation, review of radiographic identifiers, and treatment approaches Open
View article: Clinical Features and Management of Skull Base Fractures in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review
Clinical Features and Management of Skull Base Fractures in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review Open
Pediatric basilar skull fractures (BSFs) are a rare type of traumatic head injury that can cause debilitating complications without prompt treatment. Here, we sought to review the literature and characterize the clinical features, manageme…
View article: Tethered Cord Prevalence among Patients with Prenatal or Postnatal Myelomeningocele Repair
Tethered Cord Prevalence among Patients with Prenatal or Postnatal Myelomeningocele Repair Open
Background: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a severe form of spina bifida characterized by spinal cord extrusion into a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) filled sac which may lead to lifelong disability. Repair of these lesions have classically occurred…
View article: Prognostic Risk Factor for Early Outcomes of Patients with Myelomeningocele: A Prospective Study
Prognostic Risk Factor for Early Outcomes of Patients with Myelomeningocele: A Prospective Study Open
Introduction: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a prevalent form of neural tube defect. Despite advancements in treatment, MMC still poses significant health risks, including complications leading to chronic disability and mortality. Identifying p…
View article: Volumetric segmentation in the context of posterior fossa-related pathologies: a systematic review
Volumetric segmentation in the context of posterior fossa-related pathologies: a systematic review Open
Background Segmentation tools continue to advance, evolving from manual contouring to deep learning. Researchers have utilized segmentation to study a myriad of posterior fossa-related conditions, such as Chiari malformation, trigeminal ne…
View article: Clear cell meningiomas—case presentation, review of radiographic identifiers, and treatment approaches
Clear cell meningiomas—case presentation, review of radiographic identifiers, and treatment approaches Open
Spinal clear cell meningiomas (CCMs) are a rare histological subtype of meningiomas that pose preoperative diagnostic challenges due to their radiographic similarities with other lesions. They are also more aggressive, exhibiting higher ra…
View article: Nuanced Management of a Skull Base Tumor in the Setting of Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Nuanced Management of a Skull Base Tumor in the Setting of Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Open
Introduction Relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) involving the central nervous system (CNS) is a significant issue that contributes to both morbidity and mortality. Given the poor outcomes in patients with CNS relapse, understandin…
View article: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis study in comparing decompressive craniectomy versus craniotomy in patients with acute subdural hematoma
A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis study in comparing decompressive craniectomy versus craniotomy in patients with acute subdural hematoma Open
View article: The complex treatment paradigms for concomitant tethered cord and scoliosis: illustrative case
The complex treatment paradigms for concomitant tethered cord and scoliosis: illustrative case Open
BACKGROUND Scoliosis associated with tethered cord syndrome is one of the most challenging spinal deformities to manage. Multiple surgical approaches have been developed, including traditional staged and concomitant procedures, spine-short…
View article: A Case Report of Infant-Type Hemispheric Glioma with a Novel GAB1-ABL2 Kinase Fusion Treated with Dasatinib
A Case Report of Infant-Type Hemispheric Glioma with a Novel GAB1-ABL2 Kinase Fusion Treated with Dasatinib Open
Introduction: Infant-type hemispheric glioma (IHG) is a rare form of cancer that affects newborns and infants. It is classified as a pediatric-type high-grade glioma and typically harbors receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) gene f…
View article: Shunt infection prevention practices in Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network–Quality: a new quality improvement network for hydrocephalus management
Shunt infection prevention practices in Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network–Quality: a new quality improvement network for hydrocephalus management Open
OBJECTIVE Knowledge-based tools used to standardize perioperative care, such as the shunt infection prevention protocol of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN), have demonstrated their ability to reduce surgeon-based and cent…
View article: Investigating the prevalence of cervical spine instability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Investigating the prevalence of cervical spine instability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Open
Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive, and systemic disease that broadly affects connective tissues, especially synovial joints. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of cervical spine instabili…
View article: Case Report: Treatment of the rare B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma with scalp lesion using rotation flap
Case Report: Treatment of the rare B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma with scalp lesion using rotation flap Open
Introduction Leukemia is the most frequently occurring cancer in children, and lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) is a rare subtype. LBL are lymphoid neoplasms of B or T cell origin and are primarily treated with chemotherapy. Although cure rate…