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View article: Discharge Site Is Associated With Long-Term Functional Outcomes in Patients With Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms
Discharge Site Is Associated With Long-Term Functional Outcomes in Patients With Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms Open
Objective: To evaluate the impact of discharge destination on long-term functional outcomes in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) and its association with achieving functional independence. Methods: This retrospective …
View article: Accuracy of near-infrared reflection in detecting proximal caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Accuracy of near-infrared reflection in detecting proximal caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
NIRR is a novel technology for caries detection. This study provides valuable information to researchers and clinicians who are interested in using this technology for caries detection.
View article: Accuracy of clinical photography for the detection of dental caries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Accuracy of clinical photography for the detection of dental caries: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Clinical photography is useful for dental caries detection and can facilitate clinical decision-making.
View article: Carotid stenting for symptomatic carotid artery web: Multicenter experience
Carotid stenting for symptomatic carotid artery web: Multicenter experience Open
Objective Carotid artery webs are an underappreciated cause of recurrent ischemic stroke, and may represent a significant portion of cryptogenic stroke. Evidence-based guidelines for the management of symptomatic carotid webs do not exist.…
View article: Intracranial stenting compared to medical treatment alone for intracranial atherosclerosis patients: An updated meta-analysis
Intracranial stenting compared to medical treatment alone for intracranial atherosclerosis patients: An updated meta-analysis Open
Objective: Stroke is the second-leading cause of death globally. Intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) represents 10-15% of ischemic strokes in Western countries and up to 47% in Asian countries. Patients with ICAS have an especiall…
View article: Management of Adult Unruptured Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: An Updated Network Meta-Analysis
Management of Adult Unruptured Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: An Updated Network Meta-Analysis Open
The management of unruptured brain arteriovenous malformations (ubAVMs) is a complex challenge to neurovascular practitioners. This meta-analysis aimed to identify the optimal management of ubAVMs comparing conservative management, emboliz…
View article: Endovascular treatment for anterior inferior cerebellar artery-posterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA-PICA) common trunk variant aneurysms: Technical note and literature review
Endovascular treatment for anterior inferior cerebellar artery-posterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA-PICA) common trunk variant aneurysms: Technical note and literature review Open
The Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery-Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery (AICA-PICA) common trunk is a rare variant of cerebral posterior circulation in which a single vessel originating from either the basilar or vertebral arteries su…
View article: Embolic Agent Choice in Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization as Primary or Adjunct Treatment for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Embolic Agent Choice in Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization as Primary or Adjunct Treatment for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Middle meningeal artery embolization is safe and effective, either as a primary or adjunctive treatment. Treatment using Onyx seems to yield lower rates of recurrence, rescue operation, and complications whereas particles and coils produce…
View article: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation—pearls and pitfalls
Percutaneous vertebral augmentation—pearls and pitfalls Open
Shervin Espahbodinea, Jerry C. Ku, Aderaldo Costa Alves Junior, Ravinder J. Singh, Aviraj S. Deshmukh, Vishal Chavda, Stefano M. Priola
View article: Photomodulated Extrusion as a Localized Endovascular Hydrogel Deposition Method
Photomodulated Extrusion as a Localized Endovascular Hydrogel Deposition Method Open
Minimally invasive endovascular embolization is used to treat a wide range of diseases in neurology, oncology, and trauma where the vascular morphologies and corresponding hemodynamics vary greatly. Current techniques based on metallic coi…
View article: Photosensitive Hydrogel-Based Embolic Agent Treatment of Wide-Necked Aneurysms: Preliminary Animal Results
Photosensitive Hydrogel-Based Embolic Agent Treatment of Wide-Necked Aneurysms: Preliminary Animal Results Open
Background: The endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms has become widespread but may still be limited by recurrence rates or complications. The discovery of novel embolic strategies may help mitigate these concerns. Methods: We formu…
View article: Review of intraluminal optical coherence tomography imaging for cerebral aneurysms
Review of intraluminal optical coherence tomography imaging for cerebral aneurysms Open
Cerebral aneurysms are an abnormal ballooning of blood vessels which have the potential to rupture and cause hemorrhagic stroke. The diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of cerebral aneurysms is highly dependant on high resolution imaging.…
View article: Pre-Injury Antiplatelet Therapy and Risk of Adverse Outcomes after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Pre-Injury Antiplatelet Therapy and Risk of Adverse Outcomes after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
There is an increasing number of trauma patients presenting on pre-injury antiplatelet (AP) agents attributable to an aging population and expanding cardio- or cerebrovascular indications for antithrombotic therapy. The effects of differen…
View article: Abstract 1122‐000236: Intravascular Delivery and Crosslinking of Photosensitive Hydrogels for Embolizing Animal Models of AVMs and Tumors
Abstract 1122‐000236: Intravascular Delivery and Crosslinking of Photosensitive Hydrogels for Embolizing Animal Models of AVMs and Tumors Open
Introduction : Embolization represents a minimally invasive treatment modality for arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), tumors, and other indications, but can be limited by currently available embolic agents, in terms of safety and efficacy…
View article: Improving long-term outcomes in pediatric torcular dural sinus malformations with embolization and anticoagulation: a retrospective review of The Hospital for Sick Children experience
Improving long-term outcomes in pediatric torcular dural sinus malformations with embolization and anticoagulation: a retrospective review of The Hospital for Sick Children experience Open
OBJECTIVE Torcular dural sinus malformations (tDSMs) are rare pediatric cerebrovascular malformations characterized by giant venous lakes localized to the midline confluence of sinuses. Historical clinical outcomes of patients with these l…
View article: Access-site complications in ultrasound-guided endovascular thrombectomy: a single-institution retrospective cohort study
Access-site complications in ultrasound-guided endovascular thrombectomy: a single-institution retrospective cohort study Open
OBJECTIVE Mechanical endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is an increasingly relied-on treatment for clot retrieval in the context of ischemic strokes, which otherwise are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite several kno…
View article: Posterior spinal artery aneurysm as an unlikely culprit for perimesencephalic pattern subarachnoid hemorrhage: illustrative case
Posterior spinal artery aneurysm as an unlikely culprit for perimesencephalic pattern subarachnoid hemorrhage: illustrative case Open
BACKGROUND Angiogram-negative nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) can be diagnostically challenging, and a broad differential diagnosis must be considered. Particular attention to initial radiographic hemorrhage distribution is esse…
View article: Minimally invasive intrathecal spinal cord imaging with optical coherence tomography
Minimally invasive intrathecal spinal cord imaging with optical coherence tomography Open
Minimally invasive intrathecal imaging using endovascular OCT was feasible in this preclinical animal study. The repurposing of an endovascular device for spinal imaging comes with limitations, and a spine-specific device is necessary.
View article: Do Outcomes between Women and Men Differ after Endovascular Thrombectomy? A Meta-analysis
Do Outcomes between Women and Men Differ after Endovascular Thrombectomy? A Meta-analysis Open
Women undergoing endovascular thrombectomy for large-vessel occlusion have inferior 90-day clinical outcomes. Sex-specific outcomes should be investigated further in future trials as well as pathophysiologic studies.
View article: Cryptogenic cervical intramedullary abscess with rapidly progressive myelopathy: illustrative case
Cryptogenic cervical intramedullary abscess with rapidly progressive myelopathy: illustrative case Open
BACKGROUND The purpose of the present case report is to highlight the presentation, workup, clinical decision making, and operative intervention for a 68-year-old woman who developed rapidly progressive myelopathy secondary to idiopathic c…
View article: Endovascular Cerebral Venous Sinus Imaging with Optical Coherence Tomography
Endovascular Cerebral Venous Sinus Imaging with Optical Coherence Tomography Open
Endovascular optical coherence tomography imaging was feasible in this preclinical animal study. Adoption of this imaging technique in the human cerebral venous sinus could aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of the pathophy…
View article: Mechanical thrombectomy and intravascular imaging for cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a preclinical model
Mechanical thrombectomy and intravascular imaging for cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a preclinical model Open
OBJECTIVE Although the majority of patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) will improve with anticoagulation therapy, a portion of patients will either present in a comatose state or continue to deteriorate clinically despite…
View article: Outcomes of Endovascular Thrombectomy for Basilar Artery Occlusion
Outcomes of Endovascular Thrombectomy for Basilar Artery Occlusion Open
Background and Purpose: Large prospective observational studies have cast doubt on the common assumption that endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is superior to intravenous thrombolysis for patients with acute basilar artery occlusion (BAO). T…
View article: Correction to: Postoperative isolated lower extremity supplementary motor area syndrome: case report and review of the literature
Correction to: Postoperative isolated lower extremity supplementary motor area syndrome: case report and review of the literature Open
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List of Contents Open
A quality-improvement programme on the completeness of acute orthopaedic patient assessments during admission at a tertiary New Zealand hospital P. Kumar, I
View article: C.06 Retraction of scientific publications in neurosurgery
C.06 Retraction of scientific publications in neurosurgery Open
Background: Despite increasing awareness of scientific fraud, no attempt has been made to assess its prevalence in neurosurgery. The aim of our review was to assess the chronological trend and reasons for the retraction of neurosurgical pu…
View article: Comparing different methods of learning in the development of social accountability and CanMEDS roles in medical students
Comparing different methods of learning in the development of social accountability and CanMEDS roles in medical students Open
Objective: Medical students at the University of British Columbia undertake a population health course that aims to cultivate social accountability and CanMEDS roles. Students choose between Discussion Group Option (DGO), Community Service…