World Neurosurg
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There have been few literature reports on the use of perioperative parameters to predict the risk of albumin transfusion after spinal tuberculosis surgery based on the application of nomogram and propensity score matching (PSM) analysis. ⋯ The PSM analysis had a good matching effect and the nomogram had a good predictive ability. Surgical approach, aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase levels, drainage, and kyphosis might be predictors of albumin transfusion after spinal tuberculosis surgery.
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To examine the perceived effectiveness of the virtual neurosurgery training camps (VNTC) among medical students with (HP) and without (NHP) home neurosurgery residency programs. ⋯ The 2020 VNTC benefited both HPO and NHP medical students, but there were differences in perceived usefulness of virtual education. Future initiatives should continue to be tailored toward disadvantaged students.
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Primary decompressive craniectomy (DC) is commonly performed for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Some, but not all patients, will benefit from invasive monitoring of intracranial pressure (ICP) after surgery. We intended to identify risk factors for elevated ICP after primary DC to treat TBI. ⋯ Placement of an ICP monitor at the time of primary DC for patients with TBI should be considered if there is intraoperative brain swelling.
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Prone transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion (PTP-LLIF) is a recently introduced modification to standard LLIF. To date, no study has compared the radiographic outcomes of standard LLIF and PTP-LLIF. We performed a radiographic parameter-based propensity score-matched analysis to compare postoperative clinical and radiographic outcomes between PTP-LLIF and standard LLIF for degenerative lumbar spine disease. ⋯ The PTP-LLIF group showed significantly better improvement in lumbar lordosis and short-form 12-item physical score.
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Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) is a rare malignancy of the sinonasal tract and its infrequency has confounded efforts at clearly describing the survival trends associated with this neoplasm over the years. In this study, we reviewed survival trends in ENB and investigated the impact of treatment extent and modality on patient outcomes. ⋯ Despite advanced diagnostic studies and modernized treatment approaches, ENB survival has remained unchanged over the years, calling for improved efforts to develop appropriate individualized interventions for this rare tumor entity. Our results also confirmed that surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy is associated with improved patient survival whereas the use of chemotherapy should be considered carefully.