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View article: Intrathoracic Extrapleural Hydatid Cyst with Intraspinal Extension Mimicking a Dumbbell Tumour
Intrathoracic Extrapleural Hydatid Cyst with Intraspinal Extension Mimicking a Dumbbell Tumour Open
Hydatid cystic disease or Echinococcosis is endemic in the Mediterranean countries, Middle and Central Asia, South America, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, and northern and eastern Africa. However, it is unusual in northern Europe and Ame…
View article: Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Based Morphometric Analysis of the Tentorial Notch in a North Indian Population: A Descriptive Anatomical Study
Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Based Morphometric Analysis of the Tentorial Notch in a North Indian Population: A Descriptive Anatomical Study Open
Anatomical variabilities in the morphometric characteristics of the tentorial notch have been demonstrated through cadaveric studies on humans. Nevertheless, it is important to note that the measurements may be subject to variability due t…
View article: A Nomogram to Predict Posterior Cranial Fossa Volume Based on Age and Gender
A Nomogram to Predict Posterior Cranial Fossa Volume Based on Age and Gender Open
The posterior cranial fossa (PCF) is a critical region housing vital structures like the medulla, pons, midbrain, cerebellum, and lower cranial nerves. Several diseases are linked to the posterior fossa, including Arnold–Chiari malformatio…
View article: Comparison of Quality of Life in Postoperative High-Grade Glioma Patients Treated Using EORTC and RTOG Target Delineation Techniques for Postoperative Radiotherapy
Comparison of Quality of Life in Postoperative High-Grade Glioma Patients Treated Using EORTC and RTOG Target Delineation Techniques for Postoperative Radiotherapy Open
High-grade gliomas (HGGs) have dismal prognosis even with multimodality treatment entailing surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Hence, assessment of improvement in quality of life (QOL) for evaluating treatment is critical. Target del…
View article: The Role of CT Perfusion in Predicting the Neuropsychological Outcome of Patients with Mild and Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
The Role of CT Perfusion in Predicting the Neuropsychological Outcome of Patients with Mild and Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury Open
Objective Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) often continue to have symptoms of neuropsychological dysfunction. Studies have demonstrated cerebral perfusion (CP) deficits following TBI. There is limited literature on the associatio…
View article: Evaluation of risk factors for postoperative neurologic intensive care admission after brain tumor craniotomy: A single-center longitudinal study
Evaluation of risk factors for postoperative neurologic intensive care admission after brain tumor craniotomy: A single-center longitudinal study Open
Background and Aims: Perioperative variable parameters can be significant risk factors for postoperative intensive care unit (ICU) admission after elective craniotomy for intracranial neoplasm, as assessed by various scoring systems such a…
View article: Genetic Variations in IL-1β, TNF-α, and TGF-β Associated with the Severity of Chronic Cervical Spondylitis in Patients
Genetic Variations in IL-1β, TNF-α, and TGF-β Associated with the Severity of Chronic Cervical Spondylitis in Patients Open
Chronic cervical spondylitis (CCS), a degenerative disorder of the spine, is known for causing disability among old and young people. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in various cytokine genes have demonstrated an impactful associati…
View article: Total external ophthalmoplegia and orbital apex syndrome as first presenting feature of Rhabdomyosarcoma involving petrous part of the temporal bone: A case report
Total external ophthalmoplegia and orbital apex syndrome as first presenting feature of Rhabdomyosarcoma involving petrous part of the temporal bone: A case report Open
View article: Surgical Anatomy of Vertebral Artery in Relation to Atlantoaxial Instrumentation: A Cadaveric Study
Surgical Anatomy of Vertebral Artery in Relation to Atlantoaxial Instrumentation: A Cadaveric Study Open
The study suggests that for instrumentation of the axis vertebra in the midline, the minimum distance between the genu of both sides of VA segments, related to an osseous segment of the axis (VAX-2) and medial extent of the VA groove of th…
View article: Tubercular Subdural Empyema with Tubercular Abscess: Lessons Learnt
Tubercular Subdural Empyema with Tubercular Abscess: Lessons Learnt Open
Tuberculosis (TB) is still one of the major health care problems in many developing countries. Among various forms of TB, central nervous system (CNS) TB causes significant morbidity and mortality. CNS TB can present in various forms: cere…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on Non-COVID Neurosurgical Patients: Lessons Learned
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on Non-COVID Neurosurgical Patients: Lessons Learned Open
Objective The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the basic functioning of the health care system. There has been an adverse impact on non-COVID-19 patients due to a shift in healthcare delivery, which is underreported. This study aims to exp…
View article: Analysis of prognostic factors in patients with brain metastases affecting survival
Analysis of prognostic factors in patients with brain metastases affecting survival Open
Introduction Brain metastases (BM) are associated with dismal prognosis as they cause significant morbidity and affect the quality of life of patients. Management of BM depends on the following factors: age, patient performance, size and t…
View article: Prognostication of COVID-19 patients using ROX index and CURB-65 score - A retrospective observational study
Prognostication of COVID-19 patients using ROX index and CURB-65 score - A retrospective observational study Open
A BSTRACT Objectives: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) disease has overwhelmed the healthcare infrastructure worldwide. The shortage of intensive care unit (ICU) beds leads to longer waiting times and higher mortality for patients. High…
View article: New-onset contralateral delayed extradural haematoma in an operated case of extradural haematoma: life-threatening if not diagnosed early
New-onset contralateral delayed extradural haematoma in an operated case of extradural haematoma: life-threatening if not diagnosed early Open
Head trauma is still a leading cause of mortality in neurosurgical practice. Among various post-traumatic pathologies, extradural haematoma (EDH) is an acute condition that has good neurological outcomes if intervened promptly. New contral…
View article: Difficult Mask Ventilation in Penetrating Facial Trauma Due to Animal Attack: A Unique Challenge in the Emergency Department
Difficult Mask Ventilation in Penetrating Facial Trauma Due to Animal Attack: A Unique Challenge in the Emergency Department Open
Penetrating facial trauma can be a life-threatening condition, especially due to its impact on the airway. In a facial trauma, there is a distortion in the basic anatomy of the affected, making it a particularly difficult situation for man…
View article: Clinical Profile and Treatment Outcome of Spinal Epidural Arachnoid Cysts: A Systematic Review of Case Studies and Reports
Clinical Profile and Treatment Outcome of Spinal Epidural Arachnoid Cysts: A Systematic Review of Case Studies and Reports Open
Background A spinal epidural arachnoid cyst (SEAC) is a rare clinical entity. We performed a systematic review of the literature to obtain information regarding demographics, clinical presentation, treatment modalities, and outcome of SEAC…
View article: Partial occlusion of left axillary artery in a patient undergoing robot-assisted radical cystectomy
Partial occlusion of left axillary artery in a patient undergoing robot-assisted radical cystectomy Open
Robot-assisted surgeries are associated with steep positions which provide free operative field to surgeons; however, it becomes more challenging to the anaesthesiologists. In robot-assisted surgery, the patient is not usually accessible a…
View article: Graduating from Laboratory to Operating Rooms—the Way Forward for Future Surgeons!
Graduating from Laboratory to Operating Rooms—the Way Forward for Future Surgeons! Open
View article: Simulation training for neurosurgical residents: Need versus reality in Indian Scenario
Simulation training for neurosurgical residents: Need versus reality in Indian Scenario Open
Neurosurgical training is provided at 156 training centers across India[[1]],[[2]] and most of the neurosurgical training programs are based on the traditional apprenticeship model. Changing health-care scenarios, for example, high patient…
View article: A systematic review on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on neurosurgical practice and Indian Perspective
A systematic review on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on neurosurgical practice and Indian Perspective Open
Objective: The study objective was to systematically review the impact of the current pandemic on neurosurgical practice and to find out a safe way of practicing neurosurgery amid the highly infectious patients with COVID-19. Materials and…
View article: Migrating Souvenir Bullet: The Management Dilemma
Migrating Souvenir Bullet: The Management Dilemma Open
The cranio-cerebral trauma following gunshot injuries has high mortality and morbidity, with 66% to 90% victims dying before reaching hospital and only half of those treated in hospital surviving. However, in case of most salvageable patie…
View article: A Rare Case of Cervical Vertebral Arteriovenous Fistula in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
A Rare Case of Cervical Vertebral Arteriovenous Fistula in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Open
View article: Letter to the Editor Regarding “Neurosurgical Referral Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A United Kingdom Experience”
Letter to the Editor Regarding “Neurosurgical Referral Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A United Kingdom Experience” Open
View article: “Locked up inside home” – Head injury patterns during coronavirus disease of 2019 pandemic
“Locked up inside home” – Head injury patterns during coronavirus disease of 2019 pandemic Open
Background: As citizens have been forced to stay home during coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the crisis created unique trends in the neurotrauma patterns with changes in mode, severity, and outcome of head injured patients…
View article: Primary anaplastic lymphoma kinase-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma of cervical spine presenting with quadriplegia: A case report and literature review
Primary anaplastic lymphoma kinase-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma of cervical spine presenting with quadriplegia: A case report and literature review Open
Background: An anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) involving the cervical spine and leading to quadriplegia is very rare. Case Description: A 48-year-old immunocompetent male presented with quadriplegia that warranted an anterior cervica…
View article: Aneurysmal Bone cyst of Lumbar Spine: Case report and Review of Literature
Aneurysmal Bone cyst of Lumbar Spine: Case report and Review of Literature Open
Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are benign bone lesions arising mostly in the pediatric population that can cause local pain, swelling, and pathologic fracture. It is occasionally an aggressive benign lesion whose treatment of choice is compl…
View article: Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor: A Rare Brain Tumor with Excellent Seizure Control after Surgical Resection
Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor: A Rare Brain Tumor with Excellent Seizure Control after Surgical Resection Open
Introduction Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET) is a rare cause of intractable epilepsy, which has excellent results in terms of seizure control after surgical resection. We present one such case, because of its rarity, to highl…
View article: Surgery for Spinal Trauma: Early Days at a Young Institution in a Hilly State
Surgery for Spinal Trauma: Early Days at a Young Institution in a Hilly State Open
Background Spinal trauma is associated with significant morbidity and affects the overall quality of life of the patient as well as their family. The aim of this study was to study the epidemiology, in-hospital outcome, and follow-up of pa…
View article: Rare Case of Sellar and Suprasellar Metastasis from Ewing’s Sarcoma of Tibia
Rare Case of Sellar and Suprasellar Metastasis from Ewing’s Sarcoma of Tibia Open
We hereby report a case of metastatic Ewing’s sarcoma presenting with rapid-onset total ophthalmoplegia, optic atrophy, and right temporal hemianopia. Comprehensive ophthalmic and neurological evaluation with targeted radioimaging revealed…
View article: Giant Occipitocervical Encephalocele
Giant Occipitocervical Encephalocele Open
Encephaloceles are cranial defects in which sac contains herniating brain, which is often gliotic. Congenitally, this defect may extend into posterior elements of cervical vertebrae and leads to occipitocervical encephalocele. When the siz…