World Neurosurg
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To evaluate long-term outcomes and surgical essentials of channel repair in endoscopic transcorporeal discectomy for cervical disc herniation. ⋯ Percutaneous full-endoscopic anterior transcorporeal cervical discectomy with channel repair offers a minimally invasive and effective treatment option for patients with cervical disc herniation. This technique demonstrates favorable clinical outcomes, including preservation of cervical spine mobility and minimal complications. Although there was a significant loss of intervertebral disc height, no vertebral collapse occurred. Strict adherence to surgical indications and precautions is crucial for successful outcomes. Further research and long-term studies are required to validate the efficacy and safety of this approach in a larger patient population.
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Consciousness assessment is crucial for patients with traumatic brain injury. In this study, we developed a novel scoring system combining the Glasgow coma scale (GCS) and the full outline of unresponsiveness (FOUR) and evaluated its association with the intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, mortality, and functional outcome. ⋯ The GCS-FOUR is a novel scoring system comparable to the GCS and FOUR regarding its association with functional status after injury, ICU length of stay, and mortality. The GCS-FOUR score provides greater neurological detail than the GCS due to the inclusion of brainstem reflexes, in addition to using the experience of healthcare providers with the GCS score compared with the FOUR in most settings.
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Anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) aneurysms present a challenge for neurosurgeons and neurointerventionalists alike. ⋯ Careful evaluation of preoperative parameters is paramount in deciding between a surgical or a neuroendovascular approach. Low-profile stents in the future may assist in direct flow diversion of AICA trunk aneurysms. In addition, neurosurgeons need to be well versed in endovascular approaches.
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To investigate whether retro-odontoid soft-tissue thickness (ROSTT) is associated with cervical degeneration, cervical spine mobility, and sagittal balance of cervical spine. ⋯ Cervical sagittal balance and cervical degeneration have a significant impact on ROSTT. Patients with a higher T1S and severe cervical degeneration are more likely to result in greater ROSTT.
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Traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (tCSCI) is often a debilitating injury, making early prognosis important for medical and surgical planning. Currently, the best early predictors of prognosis are physical examination, imaging studies, and patient demographics. Despite these factors, patient outcomes continue to vary significantly. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) with functional outcomes in tCSCI patients. ⋯ The detection of lower extremity SSEP signals during initial surgical treatment of tCSCI is associated with greater improvement in ASIA motor scores postoperatively. The association is most applicable to patients with complete injury.