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View article: P.128 Recurrent subarachnoid hemorrhage secondary to Chiari 1 malformation
P.128 Recurrent subarachnoid hemorrhage secondary to Chiari 1 malformation Open
Background: We describe a patient with recurrent subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) secondary to Chiari 1 malformation. Methods: A retrospective review of the clinical chart was performed. Results: A previously healthy female in her 70’s presen…
View article: P.123 Metabolic acidosis and functional outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: an exploratory analysis
P.123 Metabolic acidosis and functional outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: an exploratory analysis Open
Background: Little data exists on the impact of metabolic acidosis in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). Given its detrimental effects in critically ill patients, we inquired whether in patients with aSAH, metabolic acidosis (bicar…
View article: P.141 Primary intracranial melanoma complicated by cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a case report and literature review
P.141 Primary intracranial melanoma complicated by cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a case report and literature review Open
Background: Melanocytic tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) such as meningeal melanoma are exceedingly rare tumours derived from leptomeningeal melanocytes. Primary meningeal melanomas account for 0.1% of intracranial neoplasms with…
View article: C.06 A nation-wide prospective multi-centre study of external ventricular drainage accuracy, safety and related complications
C.06 A nation-wide prospective multi-centre study of external ventricular drainage accuracy, safety and related complications Open
Background: Insertion of an external ventricular drain (EVD) is performed to treat elevated intracranial pressure. EVD catheters are associated with complications such as EVD catheter infection (ECI), intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) and subo…
View article: P.116 Orbital lymphaticovenous malformation with intradural extension: a rare case
P.116 Orbital lymphaticovenous malformation with intradural extension: a rare case Open
Orbital lymphaticovenous malformations (LVM) are congenital vascular lesions that are typically infiltrative in nature. There have been reports of orbital LVMs extending intracranially through orbital fissures, but there have been no repor…
View article: P.093 Hemoglobin values, fluctuations from baseline, and transfusion as predictors of outcome following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
P.093 Hemoglobin values, fluctuations from baseline, and transfusion as predictors of outcome following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage Open
Background: Anemia following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) has been associated with poor outcome, but complications from transfusion have limited aggressive management of anemic patients. This study examined the relationship be…
View article: P.105 Smartphone and mobile app use among Canadian Neurosurgery residents and fellows
P.105 Smartphone and mobile app use among Canadian Neurosurgery residents and fellows Open
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…
View article: P.107 Standardizing resident operative-case logging: the first step of a prospective national study of resident operative volume
P.107 Standardizing resident operative-case logging: the first step of a prospective national study of resident operative volume Open
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…
View article: C.05 Canadian neurosurgery operative landscape
C.05 Canadian neurosurgery operative landscape Open
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…
View article: Trends in entry to RCPSC neurosurgery residency training through the CaRMS match since loss of eligibility for ABNS certification
Trends in entry to RCPSC neurosurgery residency training through the CaRMS match since loss of eligibility for ABNS certification Open
Background: After July 16, 1997, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) trainees in neurosurgery were no longer eligible for American Board of Neurological Surgeons (ABNS) certification. It was anticipated that this wou…
View article: Recent Canadian neurosurgery graduate employment outcomes
Recent Canadian neurosurgery graduate employment outcomes Open
Background: The American Board of Neurological Surgeons (ABNS) made persons beginning neurosurgical training in Canada after 1997 ineligible for ABNS board exams and certification in the United States (US). We set out to track employment o…