Mahmoud Abbassy
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View article: Predictive factors in the Management of Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid Related Complications in Pediatric Choroid Plexus Tumors: A Single-Center Experience
Predictive factors in the Management of Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid Related Complications in Pediatric Choroid Plexus Tumors: A Single-Center Experience Open
Objective: The intimate relation between hydrocephalus and pediatric Choroid Plexus Tumors (CPTs) should attain special care owing to the high incidence of permanent Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) diversion in those patients. To our knowledge, …
View article: Ultrasound-assisted resection of insular gliomas
Ultrasound-assisted resection of insular gliomas Open
Background Insular gliomas’ management challenges are attributed to their complex shape, proximity to critical vasculature, and organization. However, cytoreductive surgery's role in maximal extent of resection (EOR) improves survival. Int…
View article: EPEN-37. TREATMENT OUTCOME OF RECURRENT EPENDYMOMA IN CHILDREN IN NORTHERN EGYPT
EPEN-37. TREATMENT OUTCOME OF RECURRENT EPENDYMOMA IN CHILDREN IN NORTHERN EGYPT Open
INTRODUCTION 1/3 of Ependymoma patients will develop recurrence with only 25% are long term survivors. Treatment is usually between surgery, radiotherapy or combinations. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective review of children with recurrent…
View article: Socioeconomic restraints and brain tumor surgery in low-income countries
Socioeconomic restraints and brain tumor surgery in low-income countries Open
Healthcare spending has become a grave concern to national budgets worldwide, and to a greater extent in low-income countries. Brain tumors are a serious disease that affects a significant percentage of the population, and thus proper allo…
View article: NSRG-24. OUTCOME OF SINGLE-TRAJECTORY ENDOSCOPIC THIRD VENTRICULOSTOMY AND BIOPSY IN THE MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM OF PINEAL REGION TUMORS: A CASE SERIES AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
NSRG-24. OUTCOME OF SINGLE-TRAJECTORY ENDOSCOPIC THIRD VENTRICULOSTOMY AND BIOPSY IN THE MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM OF PINEAL REGION TUMORS: A CASE SERIES AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Open
Tumors within the pineal region represent 1.5 to 8.5% of the pediatric brain tumors and 1.2% of all brain tumors. A management algorithm has been proposed in several publications. The algorithm includes endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ET…
View article: The supracerebellar infratentorial approach in pineal region tumors: Technique and outcome in an underprivileged setting
The supracerebellar infratentorial approach in pineal region tumors: Technique and outcome in an underprivileged setting Open
BackgroundPineal region tumors represent 1.5–8.5% of the pediatric brain tumors. Management includes endoscopic third ventriculostomy and biopsy in cases presenting with hydrocephalus. In addition, surgical resection provides survival adva…
View article: Effect of treatment period on outcomes after stereotactic radiosurgery for brain arteriovenous malformations: an international multicenter study
Effect of treatment period on outcomes after stereotactic radiosurgery for brain arteriovenous malformations: an international multicenter study Open
OBJECTIVE The role of and technique for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in the management of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) have evolved over the past four decades. The aim of this multicenter, retrospective cohort study was to compare…
View article: Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Multicenter Study
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Multicenter Study Open
View article: Impact of 2-staged stereotactic radiosurgery for treatment of brain metastases ≥ 2 cm
Impact of 2-staged stereotactic radiosurgery for treatment of brain metastases ≥ 2 cm Open
OBJECTIVE Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is the primary modality for treating brain metastases. However, effective radiosurgical control of brain metastases ≥ 2 cm in maximum diameter remains challenging and is associated with suboptimal …
View article: Stereotactic radiosurgery for Spetzler-Martin Grade IV and V arteriovenous malformations: an international multicenter study
Stereotactic radiosurgery for Spetzler-Martin Grade IV and V arteriovenous malformations: an international multicenter study Open
OBJECTIVE Due to the complexity of Spetzler-Martin (SM) Grade IV–V arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), the management of these lesions remains controversial. The aims of this multicenter, retrospective cohort study were to evaluate the out…
View article: International multicenter cohort study of pediatric brain arteriovenous malformations. Part 2: Outcomes after stereotactic radiosurgery
International multicenter cohort study of pediatric brain arteriovenous malformations. Part 2: Outcomes after stereotactic radiosurgery Open
OBJECTIVE Pediatric patients (age < 18 years) harboring brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are burdened with a considerably higher cumulative lifetime risk of hemorrhage than adults. Additionally, the pediatric population was exclude…
View article: International multicenter cohort study of pediatric brain arteriovenous malformations. Part 1: Predictors of hemorrhagic presentation
International multicenter cohort study of pediatric brain arteriovenous malformations. Part 1: Predictors of hemorrhagic presentation Open
OBJECTIVE Brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are the most common cause of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage in pediatric patients (age < 18 years). Since the cumulative lifetime risk of AVM hemorrhage is considerable in children, a…
View article: Stereotactic radiosurgery for cerebellar arteriovenous malformations: an international multicenter study
Stereotactic radiosurgery for cerebellar arteriovenous malformations: an international multicenter study Open
OBJECTIVE Cerebellar arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) represent the majority of infratentorial AVMs and frequently have a hemorrhagic presentation. In this multicenter study, the authors review outcomes of cerebellar AVMs after stereotac…
View article: Early versus late arteriovenous malformation responders after stereotactic radiosurgery: an international multicenter study
Early versus late arteriovenous malformation responders after stereotactic radiosurgery: an international multicenter study Open
OBJECTIVE The goal of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is complete nidus obliteration, thereby eliminating the risk of future hemorrhage. This outcome can be observed within the first 18 months, although…
View article: Radiosurgery for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in A Randomized Trial of Unruptured Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (ARUBA)-Eligible Patients
Radiosurgery for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in A Randomized Trial of Unruptured Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (ARUBA)-Eligible Patients Open
Background and Purpose— The benefit of intervention for patients with unruptured cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) was challenged by results demonstrating superior clinical outcomes with conservative management from A Randomized …
View article: The impact of surgical management of Cushing's disease in pregnancy on foetal outcomes
The impact of surgical management of Cushing's disease in pregnancy on foetal outcomes Open
Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology ISSN 1470-3947 (print) | ISSN 1479-6848 (online)
View article: Surgical management of recurrent Cushing′s disease in pregnancy: A case report
Surgical management of recurrent Cushing′s disease in pregnancy: A case report Open
Transsphenoidal surgery for Cushing's disease can be performed safely during the second trimester of pregnancy.