Publications by authors named "Arjun Syal"

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  • Untreated obturator nerve injuries can lead to thigh weakness, sensation loss, and groin pain, warranting intraoperative neurosurgical consultation for repair, especially in robotic-assisted surgeries.
  • In a case study, a partial transection of the obturator nerve occurred during a laparoscopic hysterectomy, where surgeons used sutures and a porcine wrap for nerve coaptation and managed the repair site carefully to prevent tension.
  • The report emphasizes that a structured approach to nerve repair can enable full recovery of function in patients with obturator nerve injuries during robotic-assisted surgeries.
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Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate empirical outcomes of studies in the literature that investigated effectiveness of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS)-related spasticity (MSRS) based on various metrics. Since the first description of this route of baclofen delivery for MS patients by Penn and Kroin in 1984, numerous studies have contributed to the medical community's knowledge of this treatment modality. The authors sought to add to the literature a systematic review of studies over the last 2 decades that elucidates the clinical impact of ITB in treating MSRS with the following endpoints: impact on patient-centered outcomes, such as spasticity reduction (primary), complications (secondary), and dosing (secondary).

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Olfactory neuroblastomas, or esthesioneuroblastomas, are rare and aggressive malignant tumors that typically arise from the olfactory neuroepithelium in the upper nasal cavity. In rare instances, they can be ectopic originating from areas outside the upper nasal cavity such as the sellar region. These tumors, also known as primary sellar neuroblastomas, may be mistaken for pituitary macroadenomas.

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  • * The research examined four studies involving a total of 201 patients, revealing that using native dura with autologous fat grafts led to the lowest CSF leak rates, while utilizing artificial dura and fibrin glue resulted in higher leak rates.
  • * The study indicates that the method of dural closure significantly affects the likelihood of CSF leaks post-surgery, although the findings are limited by the overall low quality of the included studies.
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Objective: We analyzed the data of patients enrolled in the Hydrogel Endovascular Aneurysm Treatment (HEAT) trial to develop and validate a model to predict the risk of aneurysmal hemorrhage.

Methods: Analysis included data from 600 patients enrolled for the HEAT trial and included single saccular aneurysms of 3-14 mm size. Baseline characteristics were compared between patients with ruptured and unruptured aneurysms.

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Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding results in greater than $7.6 billion of in-hospital economic burden in the United States yearly. With a worldwide incidence between 40-100/100,000 individuals and a mortality rate of approximately 2-10%, upper gastrointestinal bleeding represents a major source of mortality and morbidity.

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Objective: A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) venous fistula (CVF) is an aberrant connection between the subarachnoid space and a vein resulting in CSF loss. The presentation and management of CVF with cognitive decline is incompletely understood.

Methods: A systematic review was completed following the PRISMA guidelines.

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Objective: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) play a significant role in pediatric mortality and morbidity. Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC) is a treatment option for severe pediatric TBI (pTBI) not amenable to medical management of intracranial pressure. Posttraumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) is a known sequela of DHC that may lead to further injury and decreased capacity for recovery if not identified and treated.

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Objective: Aneurysm occlusion has been used as surrogate marker of aneurysm treatment efficacy. Aneurysm occlusion scales are used to evaluate the outcome of endovascular aneurysm treatment and to monitor recurrence. These scales, however, require subjective interpretation of imaging data, which can reduce the utility and reliability of these scales and the validity of clinical studies regarding aneurysm occlusion rates.

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Endovascular coiling has revolutionized intracranial aneurysm treatment; however, recurrence continues to represent a major limitation. The hydrogel coil was developed to increase packing density and improve neck healing and therefore decrease recurrence rates. In this paper, we review treatment outcomes of first- (1HCs) and second-generation (2HCs) hydrogel coils and compare them to those of bare platinum coils (BPC).

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Background: Minimally invasive surgical techniques have reinvigorated the role of surgical options for spontaneous intracranial hematomas; however, they are limited by the lack of real-time feedback on the extent of hematoma evacuation.

Objective: To describe the development of a MRI-guided catheter-based aspiration system, the ClearPoint Pursuit Neuroaspiration Device (ClearPoint Neuro) and validation in phantom models.

Methods: In this preclinical experimental trial, 8 phantom brains with skull models were created to simulate an intracranial hematoma with 2 clot sizes, 30 cc (small clot) and 60 cc (large clot).

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Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (NRF2) is a central regulator of cellular stress responses and its transcriptional activation promotes multiple cellular defense and survival mechanisms. The loss of NRF2 has been shown to increase oxidative and proteotoxic stress, two key pathological features of neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD). Moreover, compromised redox homeostasis and protein quality control can cause the accumulation of pathogenic proteins, including alpha-synuclein (α-Syn) which plays a key role in PD.

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Background: The study of quality of life (QOL) in patients with asymptomatic diseases receiving interventional treatment provides an essential metric for the assessment of procedural benefits in the surgical patient population. In this study, we analyzed QOL data collected from patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) before and after endovascular coiling in the HEAT Trial, alongside a systematic review on QOL in unruptured brain aneurysms.

Methods: HEAT was a randomized controlled trial comparing recurrence rates in aneurysms treated with either bare platinum coils or hydrogel coils.

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