Abhaya V. Kulkarni
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View article: Hemi-brain growth as a biomarker for whole brain growth
Hemi-brain growth as a biomarker for whole brain growth Open
Structured Abstract Objective Accurate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and brain volume estimation are important components for evaluating hydrocephalus treatments, including shunts and endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) procedures. While MR…
View article: ABC-VED matrix-a dual approach to efficient inventory control at a tertiary care teaching hospital in India
ABC-VED matrix-a dual approach to efficient inventory control at a tertiary care teaching hospital in India Open
Background: Inventory control is based on criticality criteria (VED) and on cost criteria (ABC). This underlines the need of strategically planning, creating, and arranging the pharmacy to ensure effective clinical and administrative servi…
View article: Comparison of open fetal, fetoscopic and postnatal surgical repair for open spina bifida: decision analysis
Comparison of open fetal, fetoscopic and postnatal surgical repair for open spina bifida: decision analysis Open
Objective Currently, there are several surgical approaches to manage fetal open spina bifida (OSB), namely postnatal surgical repair, open fetal surgery and its minimally invasive alternative, fetoscopic repair. Our objective was to determ…
View article: Predicting outcomes after moderate and severe traumatic brain injury using artificial intelligence: a systematic review
Predicting outcomes after moderate and severe traumatic brain injury using artificial intelligence: a systematic review Open
Methodological standards of existing clinical AI research remain poorly characterized and may partially explain the implementation gap between model development and meaningful clinical translation. This systematic review aims to identify A…
View article: Benefits and complications of fetal and postnatal surgery for open spina bifida: systematic review and proportional meta‐analysis
Benefits and complications of fetal and postnatal surgery for open spina bifida: systematic review and proportional meta‐analysis Open
Objective To derive pooled estimates of maternal, fetal and pediatric outcomes up to the age of 30 months in patients undergoing pre‐ or postnatal surgery for open spina bifida (OSB). Methods A systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE, P…
View article: A Randomized control trial to assess the effectiveness of Billigs exercise on reducing Primary dysmenorrhea among the adolescent girls at selected Hostels of Vijayapura
A Randomized control trial to assess the effectiveness of Billigs exercise on reducing Primary dysmenorrhea among the adolescent girls at selected Hostels of Vijayapura Open
Dysmenorrhea affected millions of women around the world. It is considered as one of the most common gynecological problem among women regardless of any age. Exercise has been shown to lessen the severity of menstrual ache like abdominal p…
View article: Stroke-like migraine attack after radiation therapy (SMART) syndrome in a pediatric patient with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt: illustrative case
Stroke-like migraine attack after radiation therapy (SMART) syndrome in a pediatric patient with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt: illustrative case Open
BACKGROUND Stroke-like migraine attack after radiation therapy (SMART) syndrome is a rare, episodic neurological condition characterized by headache and unilateral cortical deficits following remote cranial radiation therapy. It is more fr…
View article: Change in Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter and Cerebral Ventricular Shunt Failure in Children
Change in Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter and Cerebral Ventricular Shunt Failure in Children Open
Importance Ocular point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) may be a clinically useful method to evaluate shunt dysfunction for children with hydrocephalus presenting to the emergency department (ED). Objective To evaluate whether a change in …
View article: Poor Surgical Outcomes Following<i>Paenibacillus</i>Infant Infectious Hydrocephalus
Poor Surgical Outcomes Following<i>Paenibacillus</i>Infant Infectious Hydrocephalus Open
Objective We previously identified Paenibacillus species in the cerebrospinal fluid of 44% of infants presenting for neurosurgical evaluation with findings consistent with postinfectious hydrocephalus (PIH) in Eastern Uganda. Here we sough…
View article: C-20 | Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure Combined With Catheter Ablation vs Standalone Catheter Ablation for Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: An Updated Meta-Analysis
C-20 | Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure Combined With Catheter Ablation vs Standalone Catheter Ablation for Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: An Updated Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Complex shunt system comparison: an observational study by the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network
Complex shunt system comparison: an observational study by the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network Open
OBJECTIVE Treatment of multiloculated hydrocephalus can require multiple procedures and shunt catheters. This study aimed to determine whether there are differences in shunt survival or complications in patients with complex shunt systems …
View article: F-27 | Safety and Efficacy of Minimal Fluoroscopic Imaging Technique vs Conventional Imaging Technique for Patients With Atrial Arrhythmias Undergoing Catheter Ablation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
F-27 | Safety and Efficacy of Minimal Fluoroscopic Imaging Technique vs Conventional Imaging Technique for Patients With Atrial Arrhythmias Undergoing Catheter Ablation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials Open
View article: Fetoscopic Robotic Open Spina Bifida Treatment (<scp>FROST</scp>): A Preclinical Feasibility and Learning Curve Study
Fetoscopic Robotic Open Spina Bifida Treatment (<span>FROST</span>): A Preclinical Feasibility and Learning Curve Study Open
Objective The primary aim was to assess the feasibility of robotic OSB repair in a simulation training model, documenting the learning curve and ensuring quality control among surgeons. Design The learning curve was assessed using the cumu…
View article: P-1158. Surgical Outcomes Following <i>Paenibacillus</i> Infant Infectious Hydrocephalus
P-1158. Surgical Outcomes Following <i>Paenibacillus</i> Infant Infectious Hydrocephalus Open
Background We previously identified Paenibacillus species in the cerebrospinal fluid of 44% of infants presenting for neurosurgical evaluation with findings consistent with postinfectious hydrocephalus (PIH) in Eastern Uganda. Here we soug…
View article: Training the Neurosurgeon Scientist: An Analysis of the Impact of the University of Toronto Surgeon Scientist Training Program from 2010-2025
Training the Neurosurgeon Scientist: An Analysis of the Impact of the University of Toronto Surgeon Scientist Training Program from 2010-2025 Open
View article: Contemporary Outcomes of a National Fetal Spina Bifida Surgery Service
Contemporary Outcomes of a National Fetal Spina Bifida Surgery Service Open
Objective To assess contemporary outcomes of fetuses who underwent open fetal spina bifida surgery in Canada. Methods Our clinical program prospectively collected outcomes of all consecutive fetuses who underwent open fetal spina bifida cl…
View article: Influence of health insurance on withdrawal of life sustaining treatment for patients with isolated traumatic brain injury: a retrospective multi-center observational cohort study
Influence of health insurance on withdrawal of life sustaining treatment for patients with isolated traumatic brain injury: a retrospective multi-center observational cohort study Open
View article: Comparing ventriculoatrial and ventriculopleural shunts in pediatric hydrocephalus: a Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network study
Comparing ventriculoatrial and ventriculopleural shunts in pediatric hydrocephalus: a Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network study Open
OBJECTIVE When the peritoneal cavity cannot serve as the distal shunt terminus, nonperitoneal shunts, typically terminating in the atrium or pleural space, are used. The comparative effectiveness of these two terminus options has not been …
View article: Paediatric hydrocephalus
Paediatric hydrocephalus Open
View article: The Caregiver Burden of Helmet Therapy following Endoscopic Strip Craniectomy: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study
The Caregiver Burden of Helmet Therapy following Endoscopic Strip Craniectomy: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study Open
Introduction: This cohort study aimed to elucidate the caregiver burden of helmet therapy (HT), following endoscopic strip craniectomy (ESC) to treat craniosynostosis, in an effort to inform clinicians and future caregivers navigating this…
View article: A re-evaluation of the Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Success Score: a Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network study
A re-evaluation of the Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Success Score: a Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network study Open
OBJECTIVE The Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN) conducted a prospective study 1) to determine if a new, better-performing version of the Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Success Score (ETVSS) could be developed, 2) to explore …
View article: P133: CNS hemangioblastoma in pediatric patients with von Hippel–Lindau disease: When to start surveillance*
P133: CNS hemangioblastoma in pediatric patients with von Hippel–Lindau disease: When to start surveillance* Open
Central nervous system (CNS) hemangioblastoma (HB) occurs in 60–80% of patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL). Thus, regular surveillance for the early detection of CNS HB is recommended. However, expert recommendations for the age …
View article: Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment for Pediatric Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment for Pediatric Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Open
Importance The decision to withdraw life-sustaining treatment for pediatric patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is challenging for clinicians and families with limited evidence quantifying existing practices. Given the lack o…
View article: Postoperative cerebellar mutism syndrome is an acquired autism-like network disturbance
Postoperative cerebellar mutism syndrome is an acquired autism-like network disturbance Open
Background Cerebellar mutism syndrome (CMS) is a common and debilitating complication of posterior fossa tumor surgery in children. Affected children exhibit communication and social impairments that overlap phenomenologically with subsets…
View article: More to it than meets the eye: a case report of incomitant esotropia in a child caused by a giant basilar aneurysm
More to it than meets the eye: a case report of incomitant esotropia in a child caused by a giant basilar aneurysm Open
Background: Esotropia is a common concern in pediatric ophthalmology consultations. While most cases stem from strabismus, it is crucial for physicians to differentiate atypical features that might indicate underlying organic causes, such …
View article: Implications of Exome Sequencing for Patients With Congenital Hydrocephalus
Implications of Exome Sequencing for Patients With Congenital Hydrocephalus Open
Ana B. W. Greenberg, BS; Neel H. Mehta, BA; Garrett Allington, PhD; Sheng Chih Jin, PhD; Andrés Moreno-De-Luca, MD; Kristopher T. Kahle, MD, PhD
View article: Simple prenatal imaging predictors for postnatal cerebrospinal fluid diversion surgery in fetuses undergoing in utero surgery for spina bifida
Simple prenatal imaging predictors for postnatal cerebrospinal fluid diversion surgery in fetuses undergoing in utero surgery for spina bifida Open
Objectives To determine simple prenatal imaging parameters that can easily be acquired to predict the need for postnatal CSF diversion (PCD) surgery in fetuses undergoing open fetal surgery for open spina bifida (OSB). Methods All fetuses …
View article: Two congenital cases of pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma with unique clinical and genetic features
Two congenital cases of pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma with unique clinical and genetic features Open
Pigmented epithelioid melanocytomas (PEM) are intermediate-grade melanocytic lesions with frequent lymph node involvement and rare metastases that tend to follow an indolent course with a favorable outcome. We report two unique cases of co…
View article: Paenibacillus spp infection among infants with postinfectious hydrocephalus in Uganda: an observational case-control study
Paenibacillus spp infection among infants with postinfectious hydrocephalus in Uganda: an observational case-control study Open
National Institutes of Health and Boston Children's Hospital Office of Faculty Development.
View article: Comparison of outcomes in the management of abdominal pseudocyst in children with shunted hydrocephalus: a Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network study
Comparison of outcomes in the management of abdominal pseudocyst in children with shunted hydrocephalus: a Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network study Open
OBJECTIVE Abdominal pseudocyst (APC) can cause distal site failure in children with ventriculoperitoneal shunts and is specifically designated as an infection in Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN) protocols. Specific management…