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View article: Ileal Perforations of Typhic Origin in Children in the Sominé Dolo Hospital Surgery Service
Ileal Perforations of Typhic Origin in Children in the Sominé Dolo Hospital Surgery Service Open
Objective: Study peritonitis by ileal perforation of typhic origin in children in the general surgery service of the Sominé Dolo hospital in Mopti. Method: It was a prospective study on children aged 0 to 15 having been operated for perito…
View article: E-013 Image guidance as tool for arteriotomy closure in patients with difficult anatomy
E-013 Image guidance as tool for arteriotomy closure in patients with difficult anatomy Open
Introduction The usage of closure devices such as MynxGrip and Angio-Seal VIP is generally not recommended in the setting of difficult anatomies such as arterial pathology at the site of access and thin body habitus where there is little r…
View article: Trends in acute ischemic stroke treatments and mortality in the United States from 2012 to 2018
Trends in acute ischemic stroke treatments and mortality in the United States from 2012 to 2018 Open
OBJECTIVE The establishment of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) as a first-line treatment for select patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and the expansion of stroke systems of care have been major advancements in the care of patients wit…
View article: Transcranial MR-Guided Histotripsy System
Transcranial MR-Guided Histotripsy System Open
Histotripsy has been previously shown to treat a wide range of locations through excised human skulls in vitro. In this article, a transcranial magnetic resonance (MR)-guided histotripsy (tcMRgHt) system was developed, characterized, and t…
View article: Volumetric quantification of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage independently predicts hydrocephalus and seizures
Volumetric quantification of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage independently predicts hydrocephalus and seizures Open
OBJECTIVE Hydrocephalus and seizures greatly impact outcomes of patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH); however, reliable tools to predict these outcomes are lacking. The authors used a volumetric quantitative analysis too…
View article: Stent-assisted coiling of cerebral aneurysms: Head to head comparison between the Neuroform Atlas and EZ stents
Stent-assisted coiling of cerebral aneurysms: Head to head comparison between the Neuroform Atlas and EZ stents Open
Background The Neuroform Atlas stent is thought to have features allowing for an improved stent delivery system. We aimed to provide a comparison of the Atlas and Neuroform EZ stents in patients treated with stent-assisted coiling. Methods…
View article: Radiation-Induced Imaging Changes and Cerebral Edema following Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain AVMs
Radiation-Induced Imaging Changes and Cerebral Edema following Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain AVMs Open
Radiation-induced imaging changes are common following linear particle accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery for brain AVMs, appear to peak at 12 months, and are significantly associated with new neurologic findings.
View article: O-006 Histotripsy for intracerebral hemorrhage in a porcine model
O-006 Histotripsy for intracerebral hemorrhage in a porcine model Open
Introduction Histotripsy is a noninvasive, focused ultrasound technique that generates cavitation to mechanically fractionate tissue. Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is characterized by a 30-d mortality rate of 40% and significant disabilit…
View article: O-018 Seizure prophylaxis in unruptured aneurysm repair: a randomized controlled trial
O-018 Seizure prophylaxis in unruptured aneurysm repair: a randomized controlled trial Open
Introduction Prophylactic antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are often prescribed for seizure prophylaxis in patients undergoing surgical treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs). We aimed to evaluate the benefit of prophylactic AEDs …
View article: E-052 Safety and efficacy of stenting post failed thrombectomy: multi-institutional experience
E-052 Safety and efficacy of stenting post failed thrombectomy: multi-institutional experience Open
Introduction Even in the era of stent-retrievers, complete recanalization is often not achieved. Methods In this multi-institutional effort, we retrospectively evaluated 101 consecutive patients across 6 centers who underwent placement of …
View article: O-011 Drivers of variation in 90-day episode payments after mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke
O-011 Drivers of variation in 90-day episode payments after mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke Open
Introduction Although mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke from a large vessel occlusion is now the standard of care, little is known about cost variations in stroke patients following thrombectomy. Methods We evaluated claims…
View article: E-213 Stent-assisted coiling of cerebral aneurysms: head to head comparison between the neuroform atlas and EZ stents
E-213 Stent-assisted coiling of cerebral aneurysms: head to head comparison between the neuroform atlas and EZ stents Open
Introduction The Neuroform Atlas stent is thought to have features allowing for an improved stent delivery system. We aimed to provide a head-to-head comparison between stent-assisted coiling (SAC) using the Atlas and EZ stents. Methods Pa…
View article: E-152 Subarachnoid hemorrhage quantitative volume analysis: blood volume predicts cerebral vasospasm, delayed cerebral infarction and clinical outcome
E-152 Subarachnoid hemorrhage quantitative volume analysis: blood volume predicts cerebral vasospasm, delayed cerebral infarction and clinical outcome Open
Introduction Conventional grading scales in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) do not take into account the total blood volume and have been criticized for being open to variability in interpretation. We aimed to evaluate an automat…
View article: Letter: COVID-19 Pandemic—The Bystander Effect on Stroke Care in Michigan
Letter: COVID-19 Pandemic—The Bystander Effect on Stroke Care in Michigan Open
To the Editor: Morbidity and mortality associated with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection are extremely visible1; however, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the management of other pathologies r…
View article: Letter: Neurological Implications of COVID-19 and Lessons Learned From Prior Epidemics and Pandemics
Letter: Neurological Implications of COVID-19 and Lessons Learned From Prior Epidemics and Pandemics Open
To the Editor: We performed a literature review on viral epidemics and pandemics, including the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), influenza H1N1, and the novel severe acute respiratory s…
View article: A combination of Deferoxamine mesylate and minimally invasive surgery with hematoma lysis for evacuation of intracerebral hemorrhage
A combination of Deferoxamine mesylate and minimally invasive surgery with hematoma lysis for evacuation of intracerebral hemorrhage Open
Intracerebral hemorrhage is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Some clinical trials demonstrated a trend towards benefit with surgical evacuation of intracerebral hemorrhage, without strong statistically significant resul…
View article: Clinical and experimental aspects of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Clinical and experimental aspects of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage Open
Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) continues to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality despite advances in care and aneurysm treatment strategies. Cerebral vasospasm continues to be a major source of clinical worseni…
View article: Validation of the LACE Index (Length of Stay, Acuity of Admission, Comorbidities, Emergency Department Use) in the Adult Neurosurgical Patient Population
Validation of the LACE Index (Length of Stay, Acuity of Admission, Comorbidities, Emergency Department Use) in the Adult Neurosurgical Patient Population Open
BACKGROUND The LACE index (Length of stay, Acuity of admission, Comorbidities, Emergency department use) quantifies the risk of mortality or unplanned readmission within 30 d after hospital discharge. The index was validated originally in …
View article: Aneurysms with persistent filling after failed treatment with the Pipeline embolization device
Aneurysms with persistent filling after failed treatment with the Pipeline embolization device Open
OBJECTIVE The Pipeline embolization device (PED) has become a valuable tool in the treatment of cerebral aneurysms. Although failures with PED treatment have been reported, the characteristics and course of these aneurysms remain a topic o…
View article: Clinical Applications of the Pipeline Embolization Device
Clinical Applications of the Pipeline Embolization Device Open
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View article: Revisiting secondary normal pressure hydrocephalus: does it exist? A review
Revisiting secondary normal pressure hydrocephalus: does it exist? A review Open
OBJECTIVE There are several etiologies that can lead to the development of secondary normal pressure hydrocephalus (sNPH). The aim of this study was to evaluate the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome in patients with sNPH and to h…
View article: Patency of the posterior communicating artery following treatment with the Pipeline Embolization Device
Patency of the posterior communicating artery following treatment with the Pipeline Embolization Device Open
OBJECTIVE The Pipeline Embolization Device (PED) has become an effective treatment strategy for some cerebral aneurysms. Concerns regarding the patency of branch arteries have been raised. The objective of this study was to assess the pate…
View article: Clipping of previously coiled cerebral aneurysms: efficacy, safety, and predictors in a cohort of 111 patients
Clipping of previously coiled cerebral aneurysms: efficacy, safety, and predictors in a cohort of 111 patients Open
OBJECTIVE With the increasing number of aneurysms treated with endovascular coiling, more recurrences are being encountered. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of microsurgical clipping in the treatment of recurr…
View article: Dissecting pseudoaneurysms: predictors of symptom occurrence, enlargement, clinical outcome, and treatment
Dissecting pseudoaneurysms: predictors of symptom occurrence, enlargement, clinical outcome, and treatment Open
OBJECTIVE Dissection of the carotid and vertebral arteries can result in the development of aneurysmal dilations. These dissecting pseudoaneurysms can enlarge and cause symptoms. The objective of this study is to provide insight into the p…
View article: Beta-blocker therapy and impact on outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a cohort study
Beta-blocker therapy and impact on outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a cohort study Open
OBJECTIVE Cerebral vasospasm (cVSP) is a frequent complication of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), with a significant impact on outcome. Beta blockers (BBs) may blunt the sympathetic effect and catecholamine surge associated with…
View article: Pipeline Embolization Device in the Treatment of Recurrent Previously Stented Cerebral Aneurysms
Pipeline Embolization Device in the Treatment of Recurrent Previously Stented Cerebral Aneurysms Open
The use of the Pipeline Embolization Device in the management of previously stented aneurysms is less effective than the use of this device in nonstented aneurysms. Prior stent placement can worsen the safety and efficacy profile of this d…