in Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine
In Brief
The objective was to assess the safety and efficacy of an outside-in lateral foraminal approach for cervical dumbbell tumors that preserves facet integrity and obviates fusion. In 55 patients, gross-total resection was achieved in all cases with complete facet preservation and protection of the brachial plexus and vertebral artery, accompanied by significant neurological and pain improvement. This minimally invasive, stability-preserving strategy provides a paradigm-shifting alternative to conventional posterior approaches for complex cervical foraminal tumors.
in Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine
in Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics
In Brief
This study aimed to define the incidence, risk factors, clinical features, and outcomes of late CSF shunt infections in a large multicenter pediatric cohort. Late infections were rare (0.9% of procedures; 16.9% of all shunt infections) but differed from early infections, with more abdominal pseudocysts and different management patterns. These findings support long-term surveillance and more tailored diagnostic and treatment strategies for children with shunts.
in Journal of Neurosurgery
in Journal of Neurosurgery
In Brief
Researchers examined whether persistent peritumoral brain edema (PTBE) following gross-total resection of intracranial meningioma is linked to seizures and poorer recovery. They found that patients with larger amounts of persistent PTBE were more likely to develop new or ongoing seizures and had slightly worse functional outcomes. Some seizure activity was directly located to persistent edema. This study suggests that persistent PTBE may actively contribute to seizures and disability.
in Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics
In Brief
In this international multicenter study on the management of posthemorrhagic ventricular dilation in preterm infants, there was no difference in the rates of neurosurgical complication between early intervention and late intervention centers. The strongest predictors of surgical complication were lower gestational age and birth weight. Infant weight at the time of the first neurosurgical intervention was not predictive of a complication, suggesting that early temporization may not increase surgical risk in clinically appropriate infants.
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July 2025 - Artificial intelligence applications to improve patient care in neurosurgery
Featuring presentations on selected articles published in this issue by Dr. Andreas Raabe, Dr. Syed R. H. Peeran, and Mr. Shrinit Babel. Moderated by Dr. Ben S. Hopkins with Drs. William Couldwell (Editor-in-Chief) and Aaron Cohen-Gadol (Deputy Editor).
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