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View article: Multicentric Leptomeningeal Glioblastoma Mimicking Meningioma: A Case Report and Systematic Review
Multicentric Leptomeningeal Glioblastoma Mimicking Meningioma: A Case Report and Systematic Review Open
Extra-axial glioblastoma is rare. We report the first case of multicentric extra-axial sellar glioblastoma mimicking a meningioma and systematic review on its pathogenesis following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and M…
View article: A core outcome set for cranioplasty following stroke or traumatic brain injury - The COAST study
A core outcome set for cranioplasty following stroke or traumatic brain injury - The COAST study Open
COAST COS covers key cranioplasty outcomes, as assessed by international stakeholders, including surgical, medical, rehabilitation, and nursing professionals, as well as patients and their relatives. Future implementation will aid in the s…
View article: Family Communication With Children and Adolescents Post Parental Loss in Road Traffic Accidents: A Qualitative Study
Family Communication With Children and Adolescents Post Parental Loss in Road Traffic Accidents: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Traumatic parental loss during childhood and adolescence can have long-lasting effects on the developmental trajectory of youngsters. While there is some literature on the advantages of positive family communication fostering b…
View article: Techniques and Surgical Nuances of Management of Comminuted Fronto-Orbital Depressed Fractures: A Single-Surgeon Experience
Techniques and Surgical Nuances of Management of Comminuted Fronto-Orbital Depressed Fractures: A Single-Surgeon Experience Open
Compound fronto-orbital depressed fractures (FODFs) are complex fractures involving the frontal and orbital bones, with associated lacerated wounds on the skin. Repairing such fractures is challenging and requires a multidisciplinary appro…
View article: Hinge Craniotomy for Traumatic Brain Injury: Surgical Technique
Hinge Craniotomy for Traumatic Brain Injury: Surgical Technique Open
Hinge craniotomy has been described as an alternative to decompressive craniectomy for the control of intracranial pressure in traumatic brain injury and stroke. In this study, the authors highlight critical steps in performing a hinge cra…
View article: An international, prospective observational study on traumatic brain injury epidemiology study protocol: GEO-TBI: Incidence
An international, prospective observational study on traumatic brain injury epidemiology study protocol: GEO-TBI: Incidence Open
Background The epidemiology of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is unclear – it is estimated to affect 27–69 million individuals yearly with the bulk of the TBI burden in low-to-middle income countries (LMICs). Research has highlighted signifi…
View article: Prolidase Enzyme Activity as a Potential Biomarker for Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury: A Study in a Rat Model
Prolidase Enzyme Activity as a Potential Biomarker for Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury: A Study in a Rat Model Open
Blast-induced traumatic brain injury (TBI) poses a significant threat to individuals exposed to explosive events. We hypothesized that blast-induced neurotrauma is an oxidative stress to brain and hence prolidase (PD) enzyme, which is an a…
View article: Role of substance P in cerebral edema and association with an estimated specific gravity of the brain and an outcome prediction in post-traumatic cerebral edema
Role of substance P in cerebral edema and association with an estimated specific gravity of the brain and an outcome prediction in post-traumatic cerebral edema Open
Serum substance P is strongly associated with the severity of cerebral edema after TBI. However, brain-specific gravity does not directly correlate with posttraumatic cerebral edema severity. Serum substance P does not influence the clinic…
View article: Incidence, risk factors and impact of anemia after elective neurosurgery: A retrospective cohort study
Incidence, risk factors and impact of anemia after elective neurosurgery: A retrospective cohort study Open
Atleast one in ten patients undergoing elective neurosurgery develop postoperative anemia. Lower preoperative hemoglobin and non-tumor surgery predict anemia. Anemia results in increased RBC transfusion and lower discharge GCS score.
View article: Predicting Tumor Type and Residual Status of Suprasellar Lesions Using Indian Discharge Summaries
Predicting Tumor Type and Residual Status of Suprasellar Lesions Using Indian Discharge Summaries Open
A suprasellar lesion is an unusual mass in the suprasellar region in the brain. Some common suprasellar lesions include Pituitary Adenoma, Craniopharyngioma and Meningioma. Patients may present with significant visual and other symptoms li…
View article: An international, prospective observational study on traumatic brain injury epidemiology study protocol: GEO-TBI: Incidence
An international, prospective observational study on traumatic brain injury epidemiology study protocol: GEO-TBI: Incidence Open
Background The epidemiology of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is unclear – it is estimated to affect 27–69 million individuals yearly with the bulk of the TBI burden in low-to-middle income countries (LMICs). Research has highlighted signifi…
View article: Predictors of Remission of Acromegaly following Surgical Treatment in Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
Predictors of Remission of Acromegaly following Surgical Treatment in Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma Open
Background and Objective Surgery is the treatment of choice for growth hormone (GH)-secreting pituitary adenoma. The remission of random GH depends on various factors. We aimed to evaluate the predictors related to remission of random GH f…
View article: Delayed Posttraumatic Tension Pneumocephalus: Case Report and Review of Literature
Delayed Posttraumatic Tension Pneumocephalus: Case Report and Review of Literature Open
Delayed tension pneumocephalus is a rare entity. Twelve cases of posttraumatic delayed tension pneumocephalus have been reported. This study is a case report of a patient presenting with delayed posttraumatic tension pneumocephalus, and hi…
View article: Thecoperitoneal Shunts—Our 20 Years Experience
Thecoperitoneal Shunts—Our 20 Years Experience Open
Introduction The thecoperitoneal shunt is a modality of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion used to treat various clinical conditions such as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), and CSF leaks. T…
View article: Is Popularity of Fibrin Glue a Misrepresentation? A Comparative Study with Fibrin Glue and Suture Anastomosis in Rat Sciatic Nerve Injury Analysing Functional, Histological, Electrophysiological Parameters
Is Popularity of Fibrin Glue a Misrepresentation? A Comparative Study with Fibrin Glue and Suture Anastomosis in Rat Sciatic Nerve Injury Analysing Functional, Histological, Electrophysiological Parameters Open
Background: Fibrin glue as an adjunct in peripheral nerve injuries has gained recent popularity. Whether fibrosis and inflammatory processes which are the major hindrances in repair reduce with fibrin glue has more of theoretical support t…
View article: Building an Explainable Diagnostic Classification Model for Brain Tumor using Discharge Summaries
Building an Explainable Diagnostic Classification Model for Brain Tumor using Discharge Summaries Open
A brain tumor is a mass of cells growing abnormally in the brain. The lesions formed in the suprasellar region of the brain, called suprasellar lesions, affect common anatomical locations causing an array of symptoms, including headache an…
View article: Biomarkers in Traumatic Brain Injuries: Narrative Review
Biomarkers in Traumatic Brain Injuries: Narrative Review Open
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a multistep interaction of brain antigens, cytokine-mediated humeral, and cellular immune reactions. Because of the limitations of clinical and radiological evaluation in TBI, there has been a considerable a…
View article: Six-year longitudinal prospective comparative study between preoperative and postoperative heart rate variability indices in congenital craniovertebral junction anomalies
Six-year longitudinal prospective comparative study between preoperative and postoperative heart rate variability indices in congenital craniovertebral junction anomalies Open
Background: Craniovertebral junction (CVJ) anomalies involve mosaic interaction of multifaceted neurovascular and bony elements. Most of them present late in the course of illness usually as acute presentations following trivial trauma. Kn…
View article: Neurotrauma clinicians’ perspectives on the contextual challenges associated with traumatic brain injury follow up in low-income and middle-income countries: A reflexive thematic analysis
Neurotrauma clinicians’ perspectives on the contextual challenges associated with traumatic brain injury follow up in low-income and middle-income countries: A reflexive thematic analysis Open
Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major global health issue, but low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face the greatest burden. Significant differences in neurotrauma outcomes are recognised between LMICs and high-income cou…
View article: Transventricular Endoscopic Approach for Cystic Craniopharyngioma: Case Series
Transventricular Endoscopic Approach for Cystic Craniopharyngioma: Case Series Open
Background and Study Aims The treatment of craniopharyngioma is varied. The treatment ranges from radical excision to direct radiotherapy. As the morbidity of excision is high, more conservative approaches are used. Transventricular endosc…
View article: A comparative study between preoperative and postoperative conventional autonomic functions in congenital craniovertebral junction anomalies
A comparative study between preoperative and postoperative conventional autonomic functions in congenital craniovertebral junction anomalies Open
Background Autonomic nervous system (ANS) is invariably affected by craniovertebral junction (CVJ) anomalies. The usual presentation is sudden after trivial trauma. When symptomatic, most of this autonomic dysfunction is clearly elicited c…
View article: Standardizing Cranioplasty Outcomes Following Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury: Protocol for the Development of a Core Outcome Set
Standardizing Cranioplasty Outcomes Following Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury: Protocol for the Development of a Core Outcome Set Open
Background Core outcome sets (COSs) are important and necessary as they help standardize reporting in research studies. Cranioplasty following traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke is becoming increasingly common, leading to an ever-growi…
View article: Bilateral Brown-Sequard syndrome regressing to anterior cord syndrome in spinal impalement: 2 unique cases with management pearls
Bilateral Brown-Sequard syndrome regressing to anterior cord syndrome in spinal impalement: 2 unique cases with management pearls Open
Background Non-missile impalement spine injuries are quite uncommon. Most of these patients either present with impaling agent in situ or with a part of retained offending agent. Both the scenarios present unique management challenges espe…