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Effects of Acutely Targeted Embolization of Ruptured Arteriovenous Malformations

Dec 22, 2021

A study assessed the safety and efficacy of acutely targeted embolization of weak angiographic sites in burst brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) against delayed therapy. It looked into the angi...

A Comparison of Frailty Measures with the Charlson Comorbidity Index

Dec 21, 2021

Oncology patients are prone to frailty, described as a lack of physiological reserve and greater vulnerability to physiological stress. Given the palliative nature of spine metastasis surgery, patient...

Endoscopic Transcortical Intraventricular Results in Children

Dec 21, 2021

The trial was conducted to see if an endoscopic transcortical intraventricular biopsy was effective and safe in children with solitary thickened pituitary stalk lesions. Between 1994 and 2018, 16 juve...

Single-Dose Antibiotic Prophylaxis Versus Multiple-Dose Treatment

Dec 21, 2021

Antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) is recommended preoperatively for "clean" spinal and cranial operations, but the amount and timing are still up for debate. In the pediatric context, using multiple-dos...

Decompression with Delayed Resection vs Concurrent Decompression and Resection of Acutely Ruptured Brain Arteriovenous Malformations

Dec 21, 2021

For this study, researchers wanted to compare the clinical and surgical outcomes of patients who received contemporaneous emergency decompression and brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVM) resection...

Relationship Between Brainstem Infarction and Nonsaccular Vertebrobasilar Aneurysm Rupture

Dec 21, 2021

Nonsaccular vertebrobasilar aneurysms (NSVBAs) are linked to a high rate of aneurysm-related death. According to anecdotal evidence, brainstem infarction may be a sign of aneurysm rupture. The researc...

A Multi-Institutional Case Series on the Early Introduction of Stereo electroencephalography in Children

Dec 20, 2021

In the United States, pediatric stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) is becoming more common, with published material mostly consisting of large single-center case series. This study uses a multicenter...

Meta-Analysis of Arteriovenous Malformations

Dec 20, 2021

Unless thoroughly treated, brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) pose a risk of rupture and subsequent morbidity or mortality. AVMs in children have been reported to reappear the following oblitera...

What Are The Factors Linked To Seizures in Children With Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations?

Dec 20, 2021

Seizures can occur in children with cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), increasing morbidity and complicating clinical care. The elements that cause seizures as a presenting sign, on the othe...

How is PVNH-Related Epilepsy Treated With MR-Guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Ablation?

Dec 20, 2021

Periventricular nodular heterotopia (PVNH) is an uncommon cause of refractory focal epilepsy caused by impaired neuronal migration from the ventricular system. This case series explains how MR-guided ...

A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study of Concussion based on Age & Sex

Dec 20, 2021

Children who have suffered a concussion regularly visit emergency rooms (EDs). The changes in concussion signs, symptoms, and epidemiology dependent on patient age are little understood. The authors w...

The Impact of a Multidisciplinary Approach Protocol and Integrated Guidelines for Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Plastic Surgery Procedures.

Dec 20, 2021

Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis has been widely used for prevention of surgical site infections (SSI's). World Health Organization (WHO) global guidelines strongly recommend the administration of pre-...

Variability in discharge opioid prescribing practices for children: a historical cohort study.

Dec 20, 2021

Legitimate opioid prescriptions can increase the risk of misuse, addiction, and overdose of opioids in children and adolescents. This study aimed to describe the prescribing patterns of discharge opio...

[Progress of remote-control intramedullary lengthening nail and its clinical treatment concept].

Dec 20, 2021

Ilizarov's technology is an internationally recognized clinical treatment method for limb orthopedics, but there are many complications related to external fixation. With the development and progress ...

[Research progress on the effects of the interactions between phage and periodontal pathogens on periodontal disease].

Dec 20, 2021

Periodontal disease is among the most prevalent oral diseases. As viruses that may infect bacteria, bacteriophages constitute an important component of the oral microbiome. With the advances in bioinf...

[Effectiveness and safety of robotic assisted-bronchoscopy system in locating and removing spring coils placed in the peripheral lung of beagle dogs: a pilot study].

Dec 20, 2021

To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the robotic assisted bronchoscope system for localizing and removing the spring coils that placed in the peripheral lung of beagle dogs. The study was con...

The Long Road to Parenthood: Assisted Reproduction, Surrogacy, and Adoption Among US Surgeons.

Dec 20, 2021

We sought to characterize demographics, costs, and workplace support for surgeons using assisted reproductive technology (ART), adoption, and surrogacy to build their families.As the surgical workforc...

Gender Affirming Surgery: A Comprehensive, Systematic Review of All Peer-reviewed Literature and Methods of Assessing Patient-centered Outcomes (Part 2: Genital Reconstruction).

Dec 20, 2021

To perform the first systematic review of all available GAS publications across all procedures to assess outcomes reported in the literature and the methods used for outcome assessment.Assessment of G...

How Are Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes Measured?

Dec 17, 2021

Due to the distance from and accessibility to high-volume trauma centers, children in rural areas may have worse pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) results. This study aimed to assess the effects ...

How Does Hypertonic Saline Affect Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury?

Dec 17, 2021

After a severe traumatic brain injury, hypertonic saline (HTS) is routinely used to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP) in children (sTBI). While ICP and CPP have a moderate connection with TBI results...

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