Revolutionizing Treatment for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: Promising Outcomes With Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization.

Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a common condition that typically requires surgical intervention. Middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) has emerged as a potential alternative treatment option, although the choice of embolization material remains a topic of debate. In this case series, we report on the outcomes of 10 patients with cSDH who underwent MMAE.

Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: Insights Into Operative Management.

Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula (SDAVF) is a rare and complex vascular condition with significant neurological consequences if left untreated. We present a case of SDAVF in a 46-year-old male who presented with progressive myelopathy. The patient presented with a three-month history of progressive lower extremity weakness, numbness, urinary retention, constipation, and gait disturbance.

Middle meningeal artery embolisation: The review of a new treatment for chronic subdural hematomas.

Background: This is a literature review aiming to provide an update about the recent findings related to the efficacy of middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) in the treatment of chronic subdural hematomas (cSDHs), comparison with conventional therapy and deduction of the current recommendations and indications.

Methods: The literature is reviewed using a search through the PubMed index using keywords. Studies are then screened, skimmed, and thoroughly read.

Accuracy of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in distinction between radiation necrosis and recurrence of brain tumors.

Background: Distinction between radiation necrosis and recurrence of intraparenchymal tumors is necessary to select the appropriate treatment, but it is often difficult based on imaging features alone. We developed an algorithm for analyzing magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) findings and studied its accuracy in differentiation between radiation necrosis and tumor recurrence.

Methods: Thirty-three patients with a history of intraparenchymal brain tumor resection and radiotherapy, which had developed new enhancing lesion were evaluated by MRS and subsequently underwent reoperation.

Comparative efficacy of meloxicam and placebo in vasospasm of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Cerebral vasospasm considered to be a serious cause of morbidity and mortality following subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH).Despite several available therapeutic options, current protocols do not prevent major consequences of vasospasm. Inflammation is believed to play an important role in post-haemorrhagic vasospasm.

Complementary effect of H MRS in diagnosis of suprasellar tumors.

Objective: Suprasellar tumors are considered exceptionally important in neurosurgical practice due to their proximity to vital portions of the brain. Predicting histology of these tumors is of prime importance in determining the surgical approach, prognosis, and probable postoperative complications. There are numerous cases where computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) fail to predict histology.