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View article: Improving Percutaneous Epidural Adhesiolysis: A Retrospective Study of the Shepherd’s Hook Technique using Angiographic Catheters
Improving Percutaneous Epidural Adhesiolysis: A Retrospective Study of the Shepherd’s Hook Technique using Angiographic Catheters Open
Background: Percutaneous epidural adhesiolysis (PEA) is a common treatment for failed back surgery syndrome and spinal stenosis that are refractory to conventional treatments. Comprehensive investigations into the safety and efficacy of an…
View article: Usefulness of cone-beam computed tomography-reformatted epidurography in percutaneous epidural adhesiolysis: A pilot study
Usefulness of cone-beam computed tomography-reformatted epidurography in percutaneous epidural adhesiolysis: A pilot study Open
Background: Conventional epidurography (CE) is thought to have insufficient usefulness on percutaneous epidural adhesiolysis (PEA). We aimed to evaluate the association between the outcome of PEA and cone-beam computed tomography-reformatt…
View article: Biomechanical evaluation of a novel tri-blade titanium implantable vertebral augmentation device
Biomechanical evaluation of a novel tri-blade titanium implantable vertebral augmentation device Open
The new 3D Tri-blade TIVAD may offer a new treatment option for VCFs.
View article: Risk factors of postoperative hydrocephalus following decompressive craniectomy for spontaneous intracranial hemorrhages and intraventricular hemorrhage
Risk factors of postoperative hydrocephalus following decompressive craniectomy for spontaneous intracranial hemorrhages and intraventricular hemorrhage Open
Introduction: Hydrocephalus is a complication of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage; however, its predictive relationship with hydrocephalus in this patient cohort is not understood. Here, we evaluated the incidence and risk factors of h…
View article: Endoscope-Assisted Manipulation of Chronic Subdural Hematoma Provide a Novel Solution for Eliminating Septum and Inner Membrane Leading to Reducing Recurrence
Endoscope-Assisted Manipulation of Chronic Subdural Hematoma Provide a Novel Solution for Eliminating Septum and Inner Membrane Leading to Reducing Recurrence Open
OBJECTIVE : The canonical burr-hole craniostomy with drainage (BHC-D) has been main treatment for the chronic subdural hematoma. However, complicated situation such as organized clot or compartmentation may mandate the recurrent chronic su…
View article: Case Report: Nerve Root Entrapment Due to Epidural Fibrosis in a Patient With Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Value of 2-18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Simultaneous Positron Emission Tomography-Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Case Report: Nerve Root Entrapment Due to Epidural Fibrosis in a Patient With Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Value of 2-18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Simultaneous Positron Emission Tomography-Magnetic Resonance Imaging Open
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a highly prevalent condition in patients after spine surgery. Although magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for the diagnosis of epidural fibrosis, it is sometimes difficult to determ…
View article: The Role of Power Doppler Ultrasonography in Caudal Epidural Injection
The Role of Power Doppler Ultrasonography in Caudal Epidural Injection Open
Background and Objectives: Although the ultrasound-guided technique is used in caudal epidural injections, severe complications can happen if ultrasound cannot identify the occurrence of intravascular injection. To determine intraepidural …
View article: Endoscope-assisted Manipulation of Chronic Subdural Hematomas Provides a Novel Solution for Eliminating the Septum and Inner Membrane Leading to Reduced Recurrence
Endoscope-assisted Manipulation of Chronic Subdural Hematomas Provides a Novel Solution for Eliminating the Septum and Inner Membrane Leading to Reduced Recurrence Open
Novel endoscope-assisted membranectomy is a powerful technique capable of reducing recurrence and improving surgical outcomes.
View article: Endovascular aortic repair is a cost-effective option for in-hospital patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm
Endovascular aortic repair is a cost-effective option for in-hospital patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm Open
Background: To investigate the cost-effectiveness of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) versus open aortic repair (OAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) using incremental costs per decreased in-hospital mortality rate gained through our …
View article: The Acute Stage of Pituitary Apoplexy Complicated with Sinusitis
The Acute Stage of Pituitary Apoplexy Complicated with Sinusitis Open
The timely diagnosis and optimal therapy of the pituitary apoplexy is challenging. We report a case about our treatment experience for the acute stage of pituitary apoplexy complicated with sinusitis. It is the strong predictor for the acu…
View article: Clinical efficacy of minipterional craniotomy with rostral transsylvian-transinsular approach for hypertensive basal ganglion hemorrhage
Clinical efficacy of minipterional craniotomy with rostral transsylvian-transinsular approach for hypertensive basal ganglion hemorrhage Open
Background: Clinical applications of transsylvian-transinsular (TS-TI) approaches to hypertensive basal ganglia hemorrhages (HBGHs) have an enormous difference in functional independence rate. The aim of this study is to investigate the cl…
View article: Clinical efficacy of minipterional craniotomy with rostral transsylvian-transinsular approach for hypertensive basal ganglion hemorrhage
Clinical efficacy of minipterional craniotomy with rostral transsylvian-transinsular approach for hypertensive basal ganglion hemorrhage Open
Background: Clinical applications of transsylvian-transinsular (TS-TI) approaches to hypertensive basal ganglia hemorrhages (HBGHs) have an enormous difference in functional independence rate. The aim of this study is to investigate the cl…
View article: Double extremes of brain tumors – Dilemma of decision-making and pitfalls of image: A case report and literature review
Double extremes of brain tumors – Dilemma of decision-making and pitfalls of image: A case report and literature review Open
Coexistence of multiple primary intracranial tumors has been reported previously. However, most of simultaneous tumors occurred after intracranial radiotherapy or in high association with heredity. Both primary intracranial tumors arising …
View article: Association of early vertebroplasty with risk of hip replacement: a nationwide population-based cohort study
Association of early vertebroplasty with risk of hip replacement: a nationwide population-based cohort study Open
Background Studies show that vertebral fractures could predict the risk of hip fractures. We aimed to evaluate the potential benefits of whether the timing of vertebroplasty (VP) for vertebral fracture associated with the risk of hip fract…
View article: Minipterional craniotomy with transsylvian-transinsular approach for hypertensive putaminal hemorrhage: A preliminary report
Minipterional craniotomy with transsylvian-transinsular approach for hypertensive putaminal hemorrhage: A preliminary report Open
Background: There is no consensus regarding optimal treatment of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) till date. The role of surgery in managing spontaneous ICH is debatable because of lacking clear benefit as compared to conservativ…