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Correction to: Comprehensive Profiling of Secreted Factors in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Moyamoya Disease Patients Open

Kumar Abhinav, Alex G. Lee, Arjun V. Pendharkar, Mark Bigder, Anthony Bet , et al. · 2023

Comprehensive Profiling of Secreted Factors in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Moyamoya Disease Patients Open

Kumar Abhinav, Alex G. Lee, Arjun V. Pendharkar, Mark Bigder, Anthony Bet , et al. · 2023

Moyamoya disease (MMD) is characterized by progressive occlusion of the intracranial internal carotid arteries, leading to ischemic and hemorrhagic events. Significant clinical differences exist between ischemic and hemorrhagic MMD. To und…

Treatment of posterior circulation fusiform aneurysms Open

Ephraim W. Church, Mark Bigder, Eric S. Sussman, Santosh Gummidipundi, Summer S. Han , et al. · 2020

OBJECTIVE Perforator arteries, the absence of an aneurysm discrete neck, and the often-extensive nature of posterior circulation fusiform aneurysms present treatment challenges. There have been advances in microsurgical and endovascular ap…

Microsurgical rhizotomy for trigeminal neuralgia in MS patients: technique, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes Open

Mark Bigder, Sandeep Krishnan, E. Francis Cook, Anthony M. Kaufmann · 2018

OBJECTIVE Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)–associated trigeminal neuralgia (TN) have higher recurrence and retreatment rates than non-MS patients. The optimal management strategy and role for microsurgical rhizotomy (MSR) for MS-TN re…

P.126 A nation-wide prospective multi-centre study of external ventricular drainage accuracy, safety, and related complications: Interim analysis Open

Ayoub Dakson, M Kameda-Smith, M Staudt, A Althagafi, S Ahmed , et al. · 2018

Background: External ventricular drain (EVD) insertion is a common neurosurgical procedure performed in patients with life-threatening conditions, but can be associated with complications. The objectives of this study are to evaluate data …

P.023 Clinical and patient satisfaction outcomes after partial sensory rhizotomy for refractory trigeminal neuralgia among MS patients Open

Mark Bigder, Sandeep Krishnan, E. Francis Cook, AM Kaufmann · 2018

Background: MS related trigeminal neuralgia (MS-TN) is associated with high recurrence and retreatment rates. Optimal treatment and role for partial sensory rhizotomy (PSR) for MS-TN remains to be determined. Methods: We analyzed time to t…

CJN volume 45 issue 2 Cover and Front matter Open

Pamela Jarrett, Alexander S. Easton, Kenneth Rockwood, Sarah Dyack, Andrea M. McCollum , et al. · 2018

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Demographics, Interests, and Quality of Life of Canadian Neurosurgery Residents Open

Christian Iorio‐Morin, Syed Uzair Ahmed, Mark Bigder, Ayoub Dakson, Cameron Elliott , et al. · 2017

Background: Neurosurgical residents face a unique combination of challenges, including long duty hours, technically challenging cases, and uncertain employment prospects. We sought to assess the demographics, interests, career goals, self-…

D.E.P.R.E.S.S. Study: Depression Effects on Placement, Recovery and Endpoint of Surgical Stay Open

Mark Bigder, Nahid Ahmadi, Anali Dadgostar, Nahid Punjani, Adam Kavanagh · 2017

The association of paternal involvement and childhood bullying behavior Open

Mark Bigder, S. A. Courtis, Nicholas A. Generous, Pamela Raymond Johns, Loralee Marsh , et al. · 2017

Necrotizing Teflon Granuloma After Microvascular Decompression and Gamma Knife Open

Mark Bigder, Kant Matsuda, Anthony M. Kaufmann · 2017

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P.012 Treatment and long-term follow-up of primary CNS classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – a case report and review of the literature Open

PA Szelemej, Mark Bigder, Jerry Krcek · 2017

Background: Unlike non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, central nervous system involvement with classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma is exceedingly rare, thus information regarding treatment and prognostication of the disease is lacking. Methods: This case rep…

P.105 Smartphone and mobile app use among Canadian Neurosurgery residents and fellows Open

M Kameda-Smith, Christian Iorio‐Morin, SU Ahmed, Mark Bigder, Ayoub Dakson , et al. · 2017

Background: Communicating with senior neurosurgical colleagues during residency necessitates a reliable and versatile smartphone. Smartphones and their apps are commonplace. They enhance communication with colleagues, provide the ability t…

P.024 An atypical presentation of neurocysticercosis: a Manitoban case Open

PA Szelemej, Evan J. Wiens, J Silvaggio, Mark Bigder · 2017

Background: Neurocysticercosis is the world’s leading cause of epilepsy and the most common helminthic disease affecting the human nervous system. It is relatively rarely seen in developed nations, and usually presents clinically with seiz…

P.019 Report from the Canadian Neurosurgery Research Collaborative – One year of resident-led multicentre research initiatives Open

Christian Iorio‐Morin, M Kameda-Smith, SU Ahmed, Mark Bigder, Ayoub Dakson , et al. · 2017

Background: The Canadian Neurosurgery Research Collaborative (CNRC) was founded in November 2015 as a resident-led national network for multicentre research. We present an annual report of our activities. Methods: CNRC meetings and publica…

P.107 Standardizing resident operative-case logging: the first step of a prospective national study of resident operative volume Open

Alexander Winkler-Schwartz, Mark Bigder, Ayoub Dakson, Christopher Elliot, Daipayan Guha , et al. · 2017

Background: No standardized method of resident operative-case logging exists. Our study sought to develop a standardized form used by residents to log operative-cases. Methods: Members of the Canadian Neurosurgery Research Collaborative (C…

Operative Landscape at Canadian Neurosurgery Residency Programs Open

Michael K. Tso, Ayoub Dakson, Syed Uzair Ahmed, Mark Bigder, Cameron Elliott , et al. · 2017

Background Currently, the literature lacks reliable data regarding operative case volumes at Canadian neurosurgery residency programs. Our objective was to provide a snapshot of the operative landscape in Canadian neurosurgical training us…

CJN volume 44 issue 2 Cover and Front matter Open

Michel Panisset, Marina Picillo, Nicolas Jodoin, Yu‐Yan Poon, Alejandro Valencia-Mizrachi , et al. · 2017

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Treatment and long-term follow-up of primary CNS classical Hodgkin's lymphoma – A case report and review of the literature Open

Paul Szelemej, Mark Bigder, Jerry Krcek · 2017

Unlike non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, central nervous system involvement with classical Hodgkin's lymphoma is exceedingly rare, thus information regarding treatment and prognostication of the disease is lacking. We present the case of a 47 year o…

Launch of the Canadian Neurosurgery Research Collaborative Open

Ayoub Dakson, Michael K. Tso, Syed Uzair Ahmed, Mark Bigder, Cameron Elliott , et al. · 2017

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P.015 Demographics of Canadian neurosurgery residents – a national cross-sectional study from the Canadian Neurosurgery Research Collaborative Open

Alexander Winkler-Schwartz, Mark Bigder, Ayoub Dakson, Cameron Elliott, Daipayan Guha , et al. · 2016

Background: The Canadian Neurosurgery Research Collaborative (CNRC) is a new consortium of neurosurgery residency programs set-up to facilitate the planning and implementation of multi-center studies. As a trainee-led organization, it will…

C.05 Canadian neurosurgery operative landscape Open

MK Tso, Mark Bigder, Ayoub Dakson, Cameron Elliott, Daipayan Guha , et al. · 2016

Background: The Canadian Neurosurgery Research Collaborative (CNRC) is a trainee-led multi-centre collaboration made up of representatives from 12 of 14 neurosurgical centres with residency programs. To demonstrate the potential of this co…

P.010 The Canadian Neurosurgery Research Collaborative (CNRC): A novel, trainee-led, nationwide multicentre research network Open

Ayoub Dakson, Mark Bigder, Cameron Elliott, Daipayan Guha, Christian Iorio‐Morin , et al. · 2016

Background: The goals of evidence-based neurosurgery are to improve surgical outcomes, reduce complications, and provide an objective basis for altering practice. The need for higher quality studies, typically prospective and multicentre, …

CJN volume 42 issue 3 Cover and Front matter Open

Warren Mason Commentary, Vladimir Hachinski, Anthony Traboulsee, Laurent Létourneau‐Guillon, Mark Freedman , et al. · 2015

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Nail-gun Injury through the Spinal Canal Open

Mark Bigder, Frederick A. Zeiler, Neil Berrington · 2015

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