Review
Otorhinolaryngology
John R. Craig, Atif J. Cheema, Raven T. Dunn, Swapna Vemuri, Edward L. Peterson
Summary: Objective Odontogenic sinusitis (ODS) can lead to infectious orbital, intracranial, and osseous complications. This systematic review aimed to describe the epidemiological and clinical features, as well as management strategies of complicated ODS. The majority of complicated ODS cases involved orbital complications, with high rates of anaerobic and alpha-hemolytic streptococcal bacteria being identified. Successful management typically included systemic antibiotics and surgical interventions.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sophia J. Angelo, Megan G. Anderson, Pearl A. Sutter, Patrick J. Halloran, Katherine R. Kavanagh, Mitch R. Paro, Jonathan E. Martin, Markus J. Bookland, Ian C. Michelow, David S. Hersh
Summary: The objective of this study was to compare the epidemiology, severity, microbial causes, and management of pediatric sinusitis-and otitis-related intracranial infections before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found a significant increase in the incidence of sinusitis-and otitis-related intracranial infections during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research is needed to confirm this observation and investigate the mechanisms of infection.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Kristijonas Milinis, Nathan Thompson, Smadar Cohen Atsmoni, Sunil Dutt Sharma
Summary: The study evaluated temporal trends in the management of sinogenic intracranial suppuration and outcomes in children, finding no significant changes in treatment and outcomes over the past 45 years. Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) use has significantly increased in recent years, but is not associated with improved patient outcomes.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Li Zhang, Xun Niu, Kun Zhang, Ting He, Yu Sun
Summary: This article discusses a clinical case of otogenic brain abscess caused by middle ear cholesteatoma. The authors point out that the incidence of brain abscess secondary to middle ear cholesteatoma is gradually increasing in China due to antibiotic resistance. The article also emphasizes the importance of regular follow-up and timely treatment for preventing simultaneous occurrence of brain abscess and complications in the mastoid cavity.
WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Emmanuelle de Carvalho Correa Lisboa, Warley Oliveira Silva, Renata Costa Val Rodrigues, Sileno Correa Brum, Flavio Rodrigues Ferreira Alves
Summary: The study is a systematic review aimed at understanding the association between cerebral abscess and odontogenic infections. The results show a clear link between odontogenic infections and cerebral abscess, with upper molars being the most frequently associated teeth.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Daniel G. Amen, Michael Easton
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of broader application of brain single-photon-emission-computed-tomography (SPECT) in clinical psychiatric practice and proposes seven specific clinical applications. By incorporating neuroimaging tools like SPECT into day-to-day practice, psychiatry can be advanced by transforming mental health care into brain health care that is more likely to be embraced by a larger group of people in need.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ingrid Raponi, Filippo Giovannetti, Matteo Buracchi, Paolo Priore, Andrea Battisti, Mirko Scagnet, Lorenzo Genitori, Valentino Valentini
Summary: The study presents a practical management algorithm for orbital and brain complications of sinusitis, highlighting the importance of rapid diagnosis and prompt treatment. It outlines specific treatment measures and emphasizes the necessity of surgery for certain anatomical abnormalities or infections.
JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tomoya Hirose, Tetsuhisa Kitamura, Yusuke Katayama, Kenta Tanaka, Jotaro Tachino, Shunichiro Nakao, Kenichiro Ishida, Masahiro Ojima, Takeyuki Kiguchi, Yutaka Umemura, Kosuke Kiyohara, Jun Oda
Summary: This study analyzed a large number of cases from the Japanese Trauma Data Bank to reveal the incidence and characteristics of cranial nerve injuries. Facial nerve injury was the most common, occurring mostly in males aged 30-50, and often associated with skull base fractures.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Georgios Tzikos, Despoina Tsalkatidou, George Stavrou, Giannoula Thoma, Angeliki Chorti, Maria Tsilika, Antonios Michalopoulos, Theodosios Papavramidis, Evangelos J. Giamarellos-Bourboulis, Katerina Kotzampassi
Summary: Using a combination of four probiotics can reduce the incidence of surgical site infections (SSI) in multiple-trauma (MT) patients. Among the MT patients, orthopedic operations are most susceptible to infection, and the most commonly identified pathogens are Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Aaron M. Yengo-Kahn, Pious D. Patel, Patrick D. Kelly, Daniel Wolfson, Fakhry Dawoud, Ranbir Ahluwalia, Christopher M. Bonfield, Oscar D. Guillamondegui
Summary: This study validated the accuracy of the Baylor score in a different patient population. Results showed that the Baylor score can accurately predict mortality and good functional outcome, making it suitable for guiding family counseling and healthcare resource allocation in trauma management.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Evan M. Krueger, Ronald J. Benveniste, Victor M. Lu, Ruby R. Taylor, Rahul Kumar, Joacir G. Cordeiro, Jonathan R. Jagid
Summary: A study compared neurological outcomes and complications between civilian cranial gunshot wound (CGSW) patients treated with simple wound closure (SWC) and surgery. The SWC group had lower incidence of radiographic mass effect and involvement of the frontal sinus. There were no significant differences in neurological outcomes and complications between the two groups.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Suhhyun Kim, Lyndee A. Ward, Lauren N. Butaric, Scott D. Maddux
Summary: Analysis of maxillary sinus anatomy in individuals of Asian, European, and African ancestry reveals significant differences, with Asian individuals having taller sinuses and a greater distance between the sinus floor and ostium. These anatomical variations may contribute to increased susceptibility to chronic sinusitis in Asians compared to individuals of European and African ancestry. Further research into the relationship between maxillary sinus anatomy and sinusitis, as well as socioeconomic disparities in healthcare, is needed to fully understand the impact on health disparities.
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Melissa R. Meister, Jason H. Boulter, Joseph M. Yabes, Erica Sercy, Faraz Shaikh, Hana Yokoi, Laveta Stewart, Michaela M. Scanlon, Margaret M. Shields, Alexander Kim, David R. Tribble, Viktor Bartanusz, Bradley A. Dengler
Summary: This study examined military personnel who sustained open and penetrating cranial injuries during military conflicts. The results showed that approximately 11% of the injured personnel developed central nervous system infections. These patients had more severe injuries and required more neurosurgical procedures.
JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Jay P. P. Shah, Gun Min Youn, Eric X. X. Wei, Zara M. M. Patel
Summary: This study aims to explore disparities in health care access among adults with sinusitis in the United States. The results show that females and older age groups have a higher likelihood of having sinusitis. Additionally, race, health insurance status, and income level also have an impact on health care access.
INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Luis Felipe Burgos-Larrain, Alvaro Vazquez-Portela, Carlos M. Cobo-Vazquez, Luis Miguel Saez-Alcaide, Luis Sanchez-Labrador, Cristina Meniz-Garcia
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate brain complications derived from odontogenic infections. The most common symptoms of brain abscess were neurological disorders, followed by fever and headache, without necessarily presenting as a symptomatological triad. Microbiological diagnosis is crucial in determining the origin of the infection. Anaerobic pathogens such as Streptococcus (F. Milleri), Fusobacterium Nucleatum, and Porfiromonas Gingivalis were the common bacterial agents. The frontal lobe was the most frequently affected, followed by the parietal and temporal lobe. The most frequent brain complications were neurological disorders. However, most patients with brain abscesses recover without sequelae.
JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Guilu He, Jianhao Lin, Jing Ye, Fobao Huang, Changzhi Yan, Zesi Liu, Xiuming Zhou, Qiao Li, Liang Zhang
Summary: This article introduces long tunneled external ventricular drain (LTEVD), which effectively avoids multiple surgeries by connecting an external shunt valve. It allows visual control of drainage flow, prolongs catheter indwelling time, and eliminates the need for multiple surgeries.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Vinay Suresh, H. S. Suresh, Bharath Raju, Himanshu Jindal, Ahmad Ozair
Summary: This study investigated the outcomes of postoperative discitis treated with debridement and a novel technique focused on reducing outpatient antibiotic requirement in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC) setting. The results showed that patients with medically refractory postoperative discitis potentially have good outcomes after debridement plus 2-week local antibiotic instillation in LMICs.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Beatrice C. Bono, Davide Milani, Fabio Ferreli, Simone Olei, Luca Raspagliesi, Maria Pia Tropeano, Giovanni B. Lasio, Federico Pessina
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Avi A. Gajjar, Shrey Patel, Raj Swaroop Lavadi, Rida Mitha, Rohit Prem Kumar, Tavis Taylor, Galal A. Elsayed, D. Kojo Hamilton, Nitin Agarwal
Summary: Art in neurosurgery has played a crucial role in the discipline for centuries. Medical illustrations help visualize anatomy and surgical procedures, contributing to education, surgical planning, and navigation.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Joaquin Perez Zabala, Yamila Basilotta Marquez, Romina Arganaraz, Beatriz Mantese
Summary: We present a low-cost and easily accessible adaptation system for stereotactic procedures in infants. By using a headband cast technique, a stereotactic biopsy was successfully performed in a 5-month-old patient, achieving precise targeting, histopathological diagnosis, and no associated complications.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Muhammad Kusdiansah, Arnau Benet, Yosuke Suzuki, Kenichi Haraguchi, Nakao Ota, Kosumo Noda, Rokuya Tanikawa
Summary: Fusiform vertebral artery aneurysms are difficult to treat, and endovascular and open microsurgical treatments are used for different situations. This report presents a case with complex anatomy and branch involvement and describes the treatment strategy used.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Victor M. Lu
Summary: This review emphasizes four essential domains that should be considered when interpreting pediatric neurosurgical SRMAs and provides examples to ensure accurate and effective interpretation of findings in this niche.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Lapo Bonosi, Angelo Torrente, Filippo Brighina, Cateno Concetto Tito Petralia, Pietro Merlino, Chiara Avallone, Vincenzo Gulino, Roberta Costanzo, Lara Brunasso, Domenico Gerardo Iacopino, Rosario Maugeri
Summary: Corticocortical evoked potentials (CCEPs) have emerged as a valuable intraoperative monitoring technique in eloquent brain tumor surgery, aiding in preserving critical functional areas. Current research shows the potential of CCEPs in guiding surgical decision making, reducing the risk of postoperative neurological deficits, and mapping functional connectivity, but further research and standardization are needed.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Yuchen Duan, Dagang Feng, Min Zhu, Heng Qiu, Tong Li, Zhen Chen, Leiming Jiang, Yong Huang
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effect of different Modic changes (MC) grades on the cage subsidence rate after spinal interbody fusion surgery. A meta-analysis was conducted on relevant randomized controlled trials and cohort studies. The results showed that MC may be associated with a higher cage subsidence rate. With the increase in MC grades, the incidence of subsidence decreased gradually, but it was always higher than that in the non-Modic changes (NMC). Oblique lumbar interbody fusion may be a better treatment choice for lumbar degenerative disease with MC.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Brian F. Saway, Conor M. Cunningham, Mustafa Ismail, Alejandro M. Spiotta
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Joanna M. Roy, Michael M. Covell, Carmelo Venero Jr, Christian A. Bowers
Summary: Early exposure to neurosurgery during medical school is critical for improving recruitment into the specialty. However, about 30% of medical schools in the U.S. lack a neurosurgery program, limiting students' exposure to the field. Virtual education, facilitated by webinars during the pandemic, has advantages such as global outreach and accessibility for international medical students. This review identifies and describes 16 educational resources, serving as a guide for medical students interested in neurosurgery.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2024)