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View article: Advancing Gamma Knife Radiosurgery with Artificial Intelligence: A New Era of Precision and Efficacy
Advancing Gamma Knife Radiosurgery with Artificial Intelligence: A New Era of Precision and Efficacy Open
The recent surge in artificial intelligence (AI) applications is revolutionizing the medical field by offering astute data analysis and decision-making advancements. AI, via its algorithmic techniques, improves its performance over time by…
View article: Techniques and Surgical Nuances of Management of Comminuted Fronto-Orbital Depressed Fractures: A Single-Surgeon Experience
Techniques and Surgical Nuances of Management of Comminuted Fronto-Orbital Depressed Fractures: A Single-Surgeon Experience Open
Compound fronto-orbital depressed fractures (FODFs) are complex fractures involving the frontal and orbital bones, with associated lacerated wounds on the skin. Repairing such fractures is challenging and requires a multidisciplinary appro…
View article: Clinical and Radiological Response Following Single-Session Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in Cavernous Sinus Hemangiomas
Clinical and Radiological Response Following Single-Session Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in Cavernous Sinus Hemangiomas Open
Purpose Cavernous sinus hemangiomas (CSH) represent 2 to 3% of lesions occupying the cavernous sinus. The optimal management strategy for CSH is not established, with microsurgical resection and radiosurgery employed alone or in combinatio…
View article: Hinge Craniotomy for Traumatic Brain Injury: Surgical Technique
Hinge Craniotomy for Traumatic Brain Injury: Surgical Technique Open
Hinge craniotomy has been described as an alternative to decompressive craniectomy for the control of intracranial pressure in traumatic brain injury and stroke. In this study, the authors highlight critical steps in performing a hinge cra…
View article: Role of substance P in cerebral edema and association with an estimated specific gravity of the brain and an outcome prediction in post-traumatic cerebral edema
Role of substance P in cerebral edema and association with an estimated specific gravity of the brain and an outcome prediction in post-traumatic cerebral edema Open
Serum substance P is strongly associated with the severity of cerebral edema after TBI. However, brain-specific gravity does not directly correlate with posttraumatic cerebral edema severity. Serum substance P does not influence the clinic…
View article: Fall from Height in Pediatric Age Group: A Retrospective Review from a Tertiary Neurosurgical Center in India
Fall from Height in Pediatric Age Group: A Retrospective Review from a Tertiary Neurosurgical Center in India Open
A bstract Introduction: Unintentional falls from height are a major cause of pediatric traumatic injury. This retrospective study investigated the characteristics, clinic-radiological features, and associated outcomes in a tertiary referra…
View article: Incidence, predictors, and impact of acute post-operative pain after cranial neurosurgery: A prospective cohort study
Incidence, predictors, and impact of acute post-operative pain after cranial neurosurgery: A prospective cohort study Open
Objectives: Pain is common after craniotomy. Its incidence and predictors in developing nations are not adequately studied. We aimed to assess the incidence, predictors, and impact of acute post-operative pain after intracranial neurosurge…
View article: Perioperative care practices and outcomes of intracranial neurosurgery: Experience at a dedicated neurosciences hospital in a developing country
Perioperative care practices and outcomes of intracranial neurosurgery: Experience at a dedicated neurosciences hospital in a developing country Open
Background and Aims: Understanding of perioperative care practices and early postoperative outcomes helps minimize potentially preventable perioperative complications while supporting systemic and neurological well-being. The objective of …
View article: Predictors of Remission of Acromegaly following Surgical Treatment in Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
Predictors of Remission of Acromegaly following Surgical Treatment in Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma Open
Background and Objective Surgery is the treatment of choice for growth hormone (GH)-secreting pituitary adenoma. The remission of random GH depends on various factors. We aimed to evaluate the predictors related to remission of random GH f…
View article: Navigation guidance in neuroendoscopic management of complex hydrocephalus
Navigation guidance in neuroendoscopic management of complex hydrocephalus Open
Patients with multiloculated hydrocephalus have multiple, separate abnormal CSF collections with no communication between them. Causes include complications of neonatal meningitis, germinal matrix hemorrhage in neonates, head trauma, and i…
View article: Association between patient characteristics and dissatisfaction after cranial neurosurgery: A prospective observational study
Association between patient characteristics and dissatisfaction after cranial neurosurgery: A prospective observational study Open
Objectives: Patient satisfaction is an indicator of the quality of healthcare. It can improve treatment adherence and health outcomes. This study aimed to determine the incidence, predictive factors, and impact of post-operative patient di…
View article: Transventricular Endoscopic Approach for Cystic Craniopharyngioma: Case Series
Transventricular Endoscopic Approach for Cystic Craniopharyngioma: Case Series Open
Background and Study Aims The treatment of craniopharyngioma is varied. The treatment ranges from radical excision to direct radiotherapy. As the morbidity of excision is high, more conservative approaches are used. Transventricular endosc…
View article: Intensive Care Unit Management of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
Intensive Care Unit Management of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Open
Head injury or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is considered an instant epidemic in the developed world. Head injuries account for one quarter to a third of all trauma-related deaths. According to the Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018,…
View article: Elevation of depressed (pond) fracture in infant using a vacuum-assisted device: Technical note
Elevation of depressed (pond) fracture in infant using a vacuum-assisted device: Technical note Open
A bstract Introduction: Pond fracture also called ping-pong fracture in children is caused due to direct impact on the skull. It is rare and many types of treatment modalities have been described. In this report, we describe a makeshift va…
View article: Intraoperative Measurement of Intracranial Pressure During Cranial Vault Remodeling in Children with Craniosynostosis
Intraoperative Measurement of Intracranial Pressure During Cranial Vault Remodeling in Children with Craniosynostosis Open
Purpose In this study, we analyzed the utility of intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring intraoperatively for deciding height reduction and need for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion during cranial vault remodeling in children with multi…
View article: Silk® Flow Diverter Device for Intracranial Aneurysm Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Silk® Flow Diverter Device for Intracranial Aneurysm Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Flow diverters have become a critical instrument for complex aneurysms treatment. However, limited data are currently available regarding short and long-term outcomes for the Silk flow diverter. The objective of the study is to determine n…
View article: Rare consequence of pituitary apoplexy surgery: Artery of percheron infarction
Rare consequence of pituitary apoplexy surgery: Artery of percheron infarction Open
Management of pituitary apoplexy is multimodal. The surgical intervention followed by endocrinological management is the standard of care. Various vascular complications have been described in the literature after pituitary adenoma surgery…
View article: Development of a Prognostic Model to Predict Mortality after Traumatic Brain Injury in Intensive Care Setting in a Developing Country
Development of a Prognostic Model to Predict Mortality after Traumatic Brain Injury in Intensive Care Setting in a Developing Country Open
Objectives We aimed to develop a prognostic model for the prediction of in-hospital mortality in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) admitted to the neurosurgery intensive care unit (ICU) of our institute. Materials and Methods The …
View article: Management Options for Suprasellar Cystic Craniopharyngioma: Endoscopic Transventricular Approach and Microsurgical Approach
Management Options for Suprasellar Cystic Craniopharyngioma: Endoscopic Transventricular Approach and Microsurgical Approach Open
Objective The treatment of cystic craniopharyngioma in children is varied. The treatment ranges from radical excision to direct radiotherapy. As the morbidity of excision is high, more conservative approaches are used. Transventricular end…
View article: Critical Appraisal of Traumatic Brain Injury and Its Management
Critical Appraisal of Traumatic Brain Injury and Its Management Open
Critical appraisal of traumatic brain injury (TBI) management has always been marred with a conflict of differential approaches, with claims and counterclaims of outcomes among the research groups. We performed this study to review the man…
View article: Bilateral anomalous origin of ophthalmic artery from middle meningeal artery and coincidence of bilateral carotid artery aneurysm: Case report and literature review
Bilateral anomalous origin of ophthalmic artery from middle meningeal artery and coincidence of bilateral carotid artery aneurysm: Case report and literature review Open
Ophthalmic artery (OA) is known for anomalous origin and aberrant course probably attributable to its complex embryology. Anomalous origin of OA can be associated with intracranial aneurysm. Anomalous origins have been reported from middle…
View article: Central neurocytoma presenting with bleed and obstructive hydrocephalus: A rare presentation
Central neurocytoma presenting with bleed and obstructive hydrocephalus: A rare presentation Open
Central neurocytomas (CNs) occur typically in the lateral ventricle, adjacent to the septum pellucidum and foramen of Monro. The clinical presentation varies and many are incidentally detected. Incidence of spontaneous hemorrhage at presen…
View article: Predictors of outcome of subdural empyema in children
Predictors of outcome of subdural empyema in children Open
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to report the etiology, clinical features, microbiology, surgical outcome, and predictors of outcome of spontaneous subdural empyema (SDE). METHODS The authors conducted a retrospective study in a tertia…