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Acute Spinal Infections: A Modern Narrative Review With Evidence Through 2024 Open

Eti Muharremi, Francis Demiraj, Denis Babici, Amir Shaban, Tuğçe Kütük , et al. · 2025

Spontaneous subaponeurotic fluid collection in an infant: illustrative case Open

Ali A. Mohamed, Emma Sargent, Juan Barron, Leana Pinas-Zade, Paul Christakis , et al. · 2025

BACKGROUND Spontaneous subaponeurotic fluid collections (SSFCs) are benign, typically self-limiting fluid collections beneath the scalp’s aponeurosis. Their abrupt onset and unusual appearance can cause significant alarm and suspicion of c…

Volumetric Artificial Intelligence Analysis of Prerupture and Postrupture Cerebral Aneurysms: Assessment of Morphologic Change Open

Daniel H. Sahlein, Denis Babici, Daniel Gibson, Krishna Amuluru, Andrew DeNardo , et al. · 2024

All aneurysms in our cohort increased substantially in volume after rupture when measured with a semiautomated artificial intelligence volumetric measurement tool. However, linear measurements showed both increases and decreases in size. T…

Abstract 442: Transradial Access For Neurointerventional Procedures In The Elderly Population Open

Denis Babici, Ali A. Mohamed, Francis Demiraj, Brian Snelling · 2024

Introduction/Purpose Transradial access (TRA) has been shown to be both efficacious and safe across a range of neuro‐interventional procedures. The elderly population represents a sub‐population in which the benefits of TRA could be magnif…

Candida dubliniensis meningitis in an immunocompetent patient: A case report and review of the literature Open

Denis Babici, Ali A. Mohamed, Olivia Mattner, Jessica Canosa, Willy Gan , et al. · 2024

When clinical suspicion for fungal meningitis is high, repeate LP and CSF analysis is indicated to establish a definitive diagnosis and begin treatment. Additional studies are needed to confirm risk factors, like ECMO, for the colonization…

Supranuclear Palsy as an Initial Presentation of the Adult-Onset Niemann-Pick Type C Open

Ali A. Mohamed, Willy Gan, Denis Babici, Veronica Hagan, Raphael Wald , et al. · 2024

(1) Background: Niemann–Pick type C1 (NP-C1) is a lysosomal storage disorder that results in the defective trafficking of cholesterol and other cellular lipids in the endosomal–lysosomal pathway. This rare autosomal recessive disorder pres…

Management of Super-refractory Postoperative Lumbar Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open

Phillip M Johansen, Payton Yerke Hansen, Denis Babici, Timothy D. Miller · 2023

Acute Caudate Nucleus Stroke Presenting As Hemiballismus Open

Denis Babici, Ali A. Mohamed, Olivia Mattner, Francis Demiraj, Thomas Hammond · 2023

Intracranial Angioplasty via Type II Proatlantal Intersegmental Artery Open

Denis Babici, Phillip M Johansen, Nadia Sial, Brian Snelling · 2023

Suicidal Ideation in a Severe Case of NonPulsatile Tinnitus Caused by a Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Open

Denis Babici, Ali A. Mohamed, Olivia Mattner, Brian Snelling, Charles E. Schmidt · 2023

Pulsatile tinnitus is often the initial presentation of a dural arteriovenous fistula, so a high index of suspicion is needed to avoid misdiagnoses and possible fatal consequences. Although pulsatile tinnitus commonly originates from a vas…

Single-Center Outcomes of WATCHMAN™ Implantation with Comparison to Oral Anticoagulant and Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Open

Francis Demiraj, Michael S Benrubi, Denis Babici, Eti Muharremi, Ronald Pachon , et al. · 2023

Abstract Number ‐ 86: Intracranial Angioplasty via Type II Proatlantal Intersegmental Artery Open

Denis Babici, Phillip Phillip Johansen, Nadia Sial, Brian Snelling · 2023

Introduction A proatlantal intersegmental artery (PIA) is an exceedingly rare primitive anastomosis between the carotid and vertebrobasilar circulations. PIA’s may be accompanied by ipsilateral or bilateral vertebral artery (VA) agenesis a…

Hypoglycemic hemineglect a stroke mimic Open

Adrian Rodriguez-Hernandez, Denis Babici, Maryellen Campbell, Octavio Carranza-Reneteria, Thomas Hammond · 2023

Acute hypoglycemia may mimic acute ischemic stroke, but to our knowledge this has never been reported as transient hemineglect syndrome. We present a 60-year-old male with known diabetes mellitus who was brought to the hospital as a stroke…

Acute subdural hematoma due to acute myeloid leukemia and B-cell lymphoma Open

Denis Babici, Pamraj Sharma, Jason DeGregorio, Brian Snelling, Khalid A. Hanafy · 2022

Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysm Presenting as Isolated Acute Subdural Hemorrhage Open

Denis Babici, Phillip M Johansen, Stu L Newman, Evan Packer, Brian Snelling · 2022

E-081 Combined transradial and transvenous accesses in the treatment of carotid cavernous fistulae Open

Denis Babici, P Johansen, B Snelling · 2022

Introduction The expansion of indications for neurointerventional procedures, combined with the need to treat a diverse patient population, has driven a need for broader access options. Concurrent arterial and venous access is often necess…

E-164 Recurrent strokes as the initial presentation of colorectal adenocarcinoma Open

Denis Babici, P Phillip Johansen, Ana Rodríguez-Hernández, S Sommerville, B Snelling , et al. · 2022

Introduction The relationship between thromboembolism and cancer was first described by Trousseau in 1865, who discovered the incidence of thromboembolic events in patients with cancer to be 15% in clinical findings and up to 50% in post-m…

E-108 Ruptured intracranial aneurysm presenting as isolated acute subdural hemorrhage Open

Denis Babici, P Johansen, SL Newman, E Packer, B Snelling · 2022

Introduction Ruptured intracranial aneurysms are often associated with serious neurologic sequelae, often as a result of subarachnoid or intraparenchymal hemorrhage. Less commonly, ruptured intracranial aneurysms can lead to subdural hemor…

Neurologic Sequela of COVID-19: Guillain-Barré Syndrome Following Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccination Open

Octavio Carranza, Denis Babici, Sadia Waheed, Fawad Yousuf · 2022

Recurrent Cardioembolic Strokes Due to Marantic Endocarditis As the Initial Presentation of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Open

Denis Babici, Phillip M Johansen, Adrian Rodriguez-Hernandez, Shad Sommerville, Brian Snelling , et al. · 2022

Metastases to the brain from primary colorectal carcinoma are rare. Existing literature describing cranial nerve palsy from metastatic colorectal cancer is scattered. To our knowledge, we are the first to describe the combination of CN def…

Combined Transradial and Upper Extremity Transvenous Accesses in the Treatment of Carotid-Cavernous Fistulae: Two Case Reports and a Literature Review Open

Denis Babici, Phillip M Johansen, Octavio Carranza, Brian Snelling · 2022

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome due to unilateral renal artery stenosis Open

Denis Babici, Fawzi Hindi, Khalid A. Hanafy · 2022

A tricenarian female with a past medical history of status epilepticus secondary to posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) of unknown etiology presented with a 2-week history of double vision, dizziness, elevated blood pressur…

Multiple watershed and cardioembolic strokes in 84-year-old male after cardiac ablation procedure Open

Denis Babici, Angel Bayas, Phillip M Johansen, Sadia Waheed, Pamraj Sharma , et al. · 2022

Current guidelines do not include radiologic assessment of the carotid arteries before catheter ablation procedures. There are multiple studies describing the risks of periprocedural cardioembolic strokes during cardiac ablation procedure …

Microdiscectomy Under Local Anesthesia and Spinal Block in a Pregnant Female Open

Denis Babici, Phillip M Johansen, Stu L Newman, Timothy E. O’Connor, Timothy D. Miller · 2021

The surgical plan and the anesthetic approach are vital in determining the proper treatment of lumbar disc herniation in pregnancy. The diagnostic tools available, as well as the anesthetic agents and methods of delivery, vary in pregnant …

Five-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion Open

Denis Babici, Phillip M Johansen, Timothy D. Miller, Brian Snelling · 2021

Low Anterior Cervical Approach Without Sternotomy or Clavicle Resection for Upper Thoracic Vertebra Corpectomy Open

Denis Babici, Phillip M Johansen, Nikolas Echeverry, Koushik Mantripragada, Timothy L. Miller , et al. · 2021

The spine is the third most common site for metastatic disease following the lung and the liver. Approximately 60-70% of patients with metastatic cancer will have metastasis to the spine, but only 10% of these will be symptomatic. Metastas…

Abstract 1122‐000070: Multiple Watershed Strokes Following Catheter Ablation Procedure Open

Denis Babici, Angel Bayas, Khalid A. Hanafy · 2021

Introduction : Cerebral watershed strokes involve the junction of two non‐anastomosing arterial systems, which are hemodynamic zones at risk. Strokes occur in 3% to 9% of patients after cardiac procedures. The mechanism underlying post‐car…

Surgical Treatment of Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report and Literature Review Open

Denis Babici, Phillip M Johansen, Brian Snelling · 2021

Dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVF) are rare, acquired intracranial arteriovenous malformations consisting of a pathological shunt located within the intracranial dura matter. The etiology of dAVFs remains unclear, but current thought sugg…

Secreted frizzled-related protein 2, a novel mechanism to induce myocardial ischemic protection through angiogenesis Open

Dorothy E. Vatner, Marko Oydanich, Jie Zhang, Denis Babici, Stephen F. Vatner · 2020

Mechanisms of increased vascular stiffness down the aortic tree in aging, premenopausal female monkeys Open

Denis Babici, Raymond K. Kudej, Tara McNulty, Jie Zhang, Marko Oydanich , et al. · 2020

This is the first study to examine vascular stiffness down the aortic tree in aging premenopausal females (24 ± 0.7 yr old), whereas prior work studied mainly rodents, which are short-lived and do not undergo menopause. Histological mechan…

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