Neurosurgery
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Patients who undergo craniotomy are at risk of developing seizures during the postoperative period. Preoperative serum potassium as an important potential risk factor has not been investigated yet. ⋯ We found that high preoperative serum potassium level was associated with the high risk of postoperative seizures in patients undergoing craniotomy. We demonstrated that preoperative serum potassium level was the independent risk factor of postoperative seizures.
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The unifying articular theory suggests that intraneural ganglion cysts in the cubital tunnel arise from the elbow joint and are connected to the ulnar nerve through an articular branch. This study aimed to report our clinical experience with these cysts and our surgical findings and outcomes. ⋯ The unifying articular theory of intraneural ganglion cysts applies to those located in the ulnar nerve at the elbow. Surgical disconnection of the articular nerve branch from the ulnar nerve eliminated the pathway for cyst recurrence and achieved good long-term outcomes.
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Over a million sport-related concussions (SRC) affect children annually in the United States, posing a significant public health concern. Limited data exist on the premorbid risk factors and injury characteristics of SRCs in high school athletes. This study aims to understand acute SRC injury characteristics and describe premorbid risk factors in high school athletes. ⋯ Understanding SRC risk factors and characteristics in high school athletes is critical for developing prevention and management programs, guiding neurosurgeons in mitigating SRC risk, and informing return-to-play decisions.