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View article: A Study on the Healthcare Workforce and Care for Acute Stroke: Results From the Survey of Hospitals Included in the National Acute Stroke Quality Assessment Program
A Study on the Healthcare Workforce and Care for Acute Stroke: Results From the Survey of Hospitals Included in the National Acute Stroke Quality Assessment Program Open
Currently, there are almost no assessment indices specific to hemorrhagic stroke in the ASQAP for acute stroke. Furthermore, it does not reflect the reality of the healthcare providers and practices that provide definitive treatment for ac…
View article: Prediction of Hemifacial Spasm Re-Appearing Phenomenon after Microvascular Decompression Surgery in Patients with Hemifacial Spasm Using Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast Perfusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Prediction of Hemifacial Spasm Re-Appearing Phenomenon after Microvascular Decompression Surgery in Patients with Hemifacial Spasm Using Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast Perfusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging Open
Objective : Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is treated by a surgical procedure called microvascular decompression (MVD). However, HFS re-appearing phenomenon after surgery, presenting as early recurrence, is experienced by some patients after MVD. …
View article: Stretched and fractured Neuroform Atlas<sup>®</sup> stent during a stent‑assisted coil embolization: A case report
Stretched and fractured Neuroform Atlas<sup>®</sup> stent during a stent‑assisted coil embolization: A case report Open
The Neuroform Atlas® stent is one of the most recently developed stents for coil embolization, with advancements in a lower-profile delivery system, enhanced trackability, smaller cell size, and increased wall conformability. Be…
View article: Direct Cannulation of a Calvarial Diploic Vein for Embolization of a Symptomatic Intraosseous Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report
Direct Cannulation of a Calvarial Diploic Vein for Embolization of a Symptomatic Intraosseous Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report Open
Diploic arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) or intraosseous dural AVFs are rare arteriovenous shunts. A diploic AVF is formed between a meningeal artery and an intraosseous diploic vein or the transosseous emissary vein, and the nidus is located…
View article: Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome presenting with intracranial hemorrhage: a case report and literature review
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome presenting with intracranial hemorrhage: a case report and literature review Open
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is characterized by a severe thunderclap headache associated with segmental vasoconstriction of the cerebral arteries. RCVS may result in intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), but the pathophys…
View article: The clinical outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy for proximal M1 occlusion involving lenticulostriate perforators
The clinical outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy for proximal M1 occlusion involving lenticulostriate perforators Open
Although the success rate of recanalization in acute intracranial artery occlusion is high, there is a poor rate of improvement in functional clinical outcome. The purpose of this study was to assess the functional outcome of mechanical th…
View article: Rescue balloon-assisted remodeling technique for protrusion of coil loop
Rescue balloon-assisted remodeling technique for protrusion of coil loop Open
Rationale: Among the possible complications during endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms, coil protrusion into the parent artery is associated with parent artery occlusion or thromboembolic of the distal arteries. There is no…
View article: Pediatric Eosinophilic Granuloma in the Skull after Minor Head Trauma: A Case Report
Pediatric Eosinophilic Granuloma in the Skull after Minor Head Trauma: A Case Report Open
Here, we report a case of eosinophilic granuloma (EG) of the skull in a pediatric patient after minor head trauma without hemorrhage or fracture. A 15-year-old boy presented with a soft mass on the left side of his forehead. The mass was 2…
View article: Predicting Arachnoid Membrane Descent in the Chiasmatic Cistern in the Treatment of Pituitary Macroadenoma
Predicting Arachnoid Membrane Descent in the Chiasmatic Cistern in the Treatment of Pituitary Macroadenoma Open
T2WI of tumor composition and preoperative MR imaging of DS area and medial opening provided valuable information regarding arachnoid membrane descent. These parameters may serve as fundamental measures to facilitate complete resection of …
View article: VP11.15: Prenatally detected stage 4S neuroblastoma with rapid progression
VP11.15: Prenatally detected stage 4S neuroblastoma with rapid progression Open
Neuroblastoma is an embryonic tumour of sympathetic origin and is most common malignant extracranial solid tumour in infancy. Differential diagnosis for a fetal adrenal mass includes neuroblastoma, subdiaphragmatic bronchopulmonary sequest…
View article: Surgical Outcome of Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion for Adult Spinal Deformity in Geriatric Patients with Obesity
Surgical Outcome of Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion for Adult Spinal Deformity in Geriatric Patients with Obesity Open
Objective:The objective of this study was to evaluate surgical outcomes of oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) surgery in obese patients.Methods: Medical records of geriatric patients who underwent OLIF for adult spinal deformity (ASD)…
View article: Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis in Neurological Patients; Clinical Review, Risk Factors, and Possible Mechanism
Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis in Neurological Patients; Clinical Review, Risk Factors, and Possible Mechanism Open
Backgrounds Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) has rarely been reported and has not been fully investigated in patients with severe neurological conditions that can cause changes in consciousness. Delays in diagnosis of AAC may increase …
View article: P2‐321: CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NONAMNESTIC MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: A SINGLE‐CENTER EXPERIENCE
P2‐321: CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NONAMNESTIC MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: A SINGLE‐CENTER EXPERIENCE Open
To evaluate clinical characteristics of patients with non-amnestic mild cognitive impairment (naMCI) from the memory disorder clinic in a single center. A retrospective study was conducted in 312 patients with naMCI from May 2011 to July 2…
View article: Hemifacial Spasm Caused by Vascular Compression in the Cisternal Portion of the Facial Nerve: Report of Two Cases with Review of the Literature
Hemifacial Spasm Caused by Vascular Compression in the Cisternal Portion of the Facial Nerve: Report of Two Cases with Review of the Literature Open
Although primary hemifacial spasm (HFS) is mostly related to a vascular compression of the facial nerve at its root exit zone (REZ), its occurrence in association with distal, cisternal portion has been repeatedly reported during the last …
View article: Characteristic Signs on T2*-Based Imaging and Their Relationship with Results of Reperfusion Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Evidence to Date
Characteristic Signs on T2*-Based Imaging and Their Relationship with Results of Reperfusion Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Evidence to Date Open
Our meta-analysis of the published data showed that a SVS was not a predictive factor for recanalization after reperfusion therapy for acute ischemic stroke. Currently, the data available on T2*MRI are too limited to warrant reperfusion th…
View article: A Case of Diffuse Leptomeningeal Glioneuronal Tumor Misdiagnosed as Chronic Tuberculous Meningitis without Brain Biopsy
A Case of Diffuse Leptomeningeal Glioneuronal Tumor Misdiagnosed as Chronic Tuberculous Meningitis without Brain Biopsy Open
Here we report a rare case of diffuse leptomeningeal glioneuronal tumor (DLGNT) in a 62-year-old male patient misdiagnosed as having tuberculous meningitis. Due to its rarity and radiologic findings of leptomeningeal enhancement in the bas…
View article: Technical Implications in Revision Surgery for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the Thalamus for Refractory Epilepsy
Technical Implications in Revision Surgery for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the Thalamus for Refractory Epilepsy Open
To reduce the rate of electrode misplacement for refractory epilepsy, image-based targeting of the ANT according to individual anatomical variation, and efforts to minimize intraoperative brain shift are essential. To verify the location o…
View article: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused by High Division of the Median Nerve Proximal to the Carpal Tunnel: A Case Report
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused by High Division of the Median Nerve Proximal to the Carpal Tunnel: A Case Report Open
High division of the median nerve proximal to the carpal tunnel (known as a bifid median nerve) is a median nerve anomaly with incidence rate of 2.8%. This rare entity is often associated with persistent median artery, aberrant muscles, an…
View article: Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Due to Deep Tendinous Fascia Superficial to the Soleus Muscle: A Case Report
Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Due to Deep Tendinous Fascia Superficial to the Soleus Muscle: A Case Report Open
The posterior deep tendinous fascia of the peroneus longus muscle is known as the primary entrapment point in primary compression neuropathy of the common peroneal nerve (CPN) around the head of the fibular. However, complete decompression…
View article: Extensive Heterotopic Ossification Following Anterior Cervical Fusion in a Patient with Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
Extensive Heterotopic Ossification Following Anterior Cervical Fusion in a Patient with Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis Open
Occurrence of heterotopic ossification (HO) following cervical total disc replacement (TDR) is well-known phenomenon. However, its occurrence after anterior cervical fusion (ACF) is very rare. We report a 59-year-old male patient with diff…
View article: Chronic unilateral temporo-occipital headache attributed to unilateral C3 radiculopathy
Chronic unilateral temporo-occipital headache attributed to unilateral C3 radiculopathy Open
Although C1–C3 upper cervical radiculopathy can cause a headache, most case reports are occipital neuralgia (ON), not headache. Here, we report a unique case of chronic temporo-occipital headache due to C3 radiculopathy. A 62-year-old male…
View article: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy diagnosed by brain biopsy, not by the DNA test for JC Virus
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy diagnosed by brain biopsy, not by the DNA test for JC Virus Open
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system caused by a lytic infection of oligodendrocytes due to the presence of JC polyomavirus (JCV). The disease occurs mostly in immunocomp…
View article: Ulnar Neuropathy due to Intraneural Ganglion Cyst of the Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow
Ulnar Neuropathy due to Intraneural Ganglion Cyst of the Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow Open
Intraneural ganglion cysts are rare mucinous cyst originating within the epineurium of peripheral nerves. They occur most commonly in the peroneal nerve. However, they have also been described in many nerves in the vicinity of synovial joi…
View article: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome caused by High Division of the Median Nerve (a bifid median nerve) Proximal to the Carpal Tunnel, A Case Report
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome caused by High Division of the Median Nerve (a bifid median nerve) Proximal to the Carpal Tunnel, A Case Report Open
View article: Benign Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors Presenting as Small, Tender Scalp Masses
Benign Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors Presenting as Small, Tender Scalp Masses Open
Benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs) such as neurofibromas and schwannomas may present with extracranial head and neck mass. However, their presentation with simple scalp mass is rare. Here, we report two cases of PNSTs presented …
View article: Globus Pallidus Internus Deep Brain Stimulation for Disabling Diabetic Hemiballism/Hemichorea
Globus Pallidus Internus Deep Brain Stimulation for Disabling Diabetic Hemiballism/Hemichorea Open
Unilateral hemichorea/hemiballism (HH) associated with contralateral neuroimaging abnormalities of the basal ganglia, which is characterized by T1 hyperintensity on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and is secondary to diabetic nonketotic h…
View article: Extended Pneumocephalus after Drainage of Chronic Subdural Hematoma Associated with Intracranial Hypotension : Case Report with Pathophysiologic Consideration
Extended Pneumocephalus after Drainage of Chronic Subdural Hematoma Associated with Intracranial Hypotension : Case Report with Pathophysiologic Consideration Open
Chronic subdural hematoma (SDH) is a well-known disease entity and is traditionally managed with surgery. However, when associated with spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH), the treatment strategy ought to be modified, as classical t…
View article: Incomplete Clipping Resulting from Scissoring of the Clip Blades during Treatment of a Large Atheromatous Aneurysm
Incomplete Clipping Resulting from Scissoring of the Clip Blades during Treatment of a Large Atheromatous Aneurysm Open
The cerebral aneurysm 'clip scissoring' phenomenon resulting from clip blade twisting is an unpredictable surgical complication. Additionally, incomplete clipping resulting from the presence of an atherosclerotic wall in the neck of the an…