World Neurosurg
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Twig-like middle cerebral artery (MCA) is a rare anomaly where the M1 MCA is partially or completely replaced by a plexiform network. It has been described in angiographic series from Asian and South-American cohorts, but has not yet been reported in a European population. ⋯ Twig-like MCA is a rare vascular anomaly, but it seems to be less rare than expected among adult European patients with suspected MMA on noninvasive neuroimaging studies. DSA is fundamental for a reliable differential diagnosis and should not be omitted in these patients.
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This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of unilateral pediculectomy and reduction with short-segment pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar burst fracture. ⋯ Unilateral pediculectomy and reduction with short-segment fixation and interbody fusion served as an efficient surgical method for thoracolumbar burst fracture.
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This study aimed to evaluate prognostic factors including pre-radiosurgical blood count in elderly patients (EPs) with brain metastasis (BM) who were treated using linear accelerator (LINAC)-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (fSRT) with a micro-multileaf collimator. ⋯ The findings of our study highlight the efficacy of LINAC-based SRS and fSRT with a micro-multileaf collimator in the treatment of EPs with BMs. Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio can be an important factor in treatment decisions for EPs with BMs.
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Traditional C3-C7 unilateral open-door laminoplasty (UOLP) often leads to various postoperative complications as a result of damage of cervical posterior muscles and nuchal ligaments. We aimed to thoroughly evaluate postoperative outcomes after our modified UOLP versus traditional UOLP in treating multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy (MCSM). ⋯ We recommend performing our modified UOLP with C3 laminectomy and C7 upper hemilaminectomy instead of traditional C3-C7 UOLP.
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Patients with congenital stenosis of the spine (CSS) present with clinical symptoms at an early age and fewer degenerative hypertrophic changes than the more common degenerative cohort. Literature is lacking in the true prevalence of CSS affecting the 3 segments of the spine in isolation, as well as in tandem in the Indian subcontinent. ⋯ The prevalence of cervical, thoracic, lumbar and tandem stenosis from our study is established at 16.6%, 11.5%, 20.1%, and 10.4%. Additionally, our study demonstrates the association between stenosis of the different regions of the spine.