World Neurosurg
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Review Historical Article
African Women in Neurosurgery: An Exploration of Historical Perspectives, Current Realities, and Future Prospects.
Gender disparities remain a significant issue, particularly impacting African women in the field of neurosurgery. ⋯ To boost AWIN representation in neurosurgery, concerted and comprehensive efforts are vital. Collaboration among medical schools, training programs, and governments is key to fostering diversity and inclusivity in African neurosurgical settings.
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This study aimed to assess variances in paravertebral muscle structure in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis (IS) through imaging techniques. ⋯ In IS patients, the paravertebral muscles on the concave side are more prominent and exhibit more fat infiltration compared to those on the convex side. This fat infiltration positively correlates with the Cobb angle, scoliosis duration, body mass index, and age, possibly indicating scoliosis progression.
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Review Case Reports
Rare Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Presentation in the Orbit: A Systematic Review of The Literature with an Illustrative Case Report.
Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are benign but aggressive vascular lesions within bone. Orbital ABCs, though rare, are clinically significant due to the risk of debilitating symptoms such as vision loss. ⋯ ABCs in the orbit can be challenging, and complete removal of the lesion is essential for achieving optimal patient outcomes.
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Few studies have reported the impact of telescoping flow diverters (FDs) in intracranial aneurysm treatment. Our study compared aneurysms treated using telescoping FDs to those treated with a single FD and identified predictors of telescoping. ⋯ Aneurysms with fusiform morphology, increasing aneurysm height and those that underwent flow diversion using Pipeline Embolization Device had higher odds for telescoping. Significantly higher rates of angiographic occlusion with the use of telescoping FD add to the literature on its efficacy in treating aneurysms of varying morphology.
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To evaluate long-term outcomes of surgical resection for congenital brain tumors (CBTs) in infants under one year of age and to identify factors related to survival. ⋯ Surgical resection remains crucial for treating CBTs in infants under one year, yet the aggressive nature of malignant tumors results in suboptimal outcomes regarding prognosis.