World Neurosurg
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Acceptable blood pressure levels in the prehospital setting for patients with traumatic brain injury: a multicenter observational study.
Safe blood pressure levels in the prehospital setting for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) remain unclear. We aimed to investigate the association between prehospital blood pressure and the outcomes of patients with TBI to determine optimal threshold for hypotension that could be considered in the prehospital setting. ⋯ An SBP <110 mm Hg in the prehospital setting is significantly associated with higher in-hospital mortality.
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To evaluate the relationship between chiropractic spinal manipulation and medical malpractice using a legal database. ⋯ Litigation claims following chiropractic care predominately alleged neurological injury with consequent surgical management. Plaintiffs primarily alleged overaggressive treatment, though a majority of trials ended in defensive verdicts. Ongoing analysis of malpractice provides a unique lens through which to view this complicated topic.
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In this study, we evaluated children who underwent prenatal myelomeningocele (MMC) repair to investigate the influence of the anatomical level of the lesion on functional motor skills and congenital orthopedic malformations. ⋯ There were no differences in functional motor skills, walking pattern, or congenital orthopedic malformation when compared with the anatomical level of injury in patients who underwent prenatal repair of MMC, except for congenital knee dislocation.
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common primary malignant brain tumor in adults, with an increased incidence among the elderly. However, the optimal treatment strategy in elderly patients remains unclear. This study seeks to investigate the effect of patient selection and treatment strategies on survival trends in these patients. ⋯ In an analysis of 104,456 patients with GBM, all treatment modalities were found to be used less frequently in elderly patients. Increasing age and poor performance status were associated with worsened survival. Gross total resection was associated with the greatest survival benefit, and chemotherapy and radiotherapy also improved survival outcomes. These treatment options improved outcomes regardless of performance status. Although maximal treatment strategies may improve survival in elderly patients with GBM, these treatment strategies must be balanced against patient-specific factors and quality-of-life concerns.
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Review Case Reports
Venous Sinus Stenosis Treatment in Pediatric Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Illustrative Case and Literature Review.
To review the literature of venous sinus stenosis (VSS) treatment in children for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and present our own institutional case. ⋯ Our analysis showed that VSS treatment has the potential to be a safe option for IIH in pediatric patients. VSS treatment has shown similar results to traditional cerebrospinal fluid diversion procedures, with a lower complication rate and need for revision. More studies should be conducted to analyze the long-term efficacy and safety of VSS treatment in pediatric patients with IIH.