Epilepsy as primary tumor manifestation correlates with patient status, age, and tumor volume but not with survival in elderly glioblastoma patients: a retrospective bicentric analysis.

Assessment of the potential impact of epilepsy as primary tumor manifestation on survival in elderly glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) patients. Two academic neurosurgical centers retrospectively analyzed all GBM patients aged 65 years and older with de-novo tumors, who underwent surgery between 2006 and 2021. Epidemiological, histopathological, imaging and survival data were obtained from patients' electronic charts, and screened for the presence of epilepsy preoperatively and during follow-up.

Carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK implants in oncologic spine surgery: a multicenter experience on implications for postoperative patient management.

Objective: Carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFRP) implants have been used safely in treating spinal oncological disease and promise improved imaging follow-up and radiotherapy planning. However, data on the implant's routine use in the clinical setting with implications for postoperative management are scarce. The aim of this observational study was to provide real-world insight into the current use of CFRP instrumentations in spinal oncological disease and to define their actual relevance for postoperative imaging follow-up and adjuvant treatment planning.

Clinical symptoms and surgical outcome of colloid cysts of the third ventricle: A multicenter retrospective study.

Introduction: Colloid cysts of the third ventricle are benign brain lesions that may obstruct cerebrospinal fluid flow within the ventricular system and cause symptoms like headaches, deterioration of vision, and acute hydrocephalus.

Research Question: What is the clinical outcome of surgical treatment of third ventricle colloid cysts, and what factors are influencing long-term complications?

Material And Methods: In this multicenter retrospective cohort study performed between 2008 and 2023, we assessed the preoperative clinical status, the colloid cyst risk score, surgical techniques, and the clinical outcome of patients undergoing surgical cyst resection for incidental and symptomatic colloid cysts of the third ventricle. We specifically focused on long-term data such as shunt dependency and postoperative complications.

Local tumor control and neurological outcomes after surgery for spinal hemangioblastomas in sporadic and Von-Hippel-Lindau Disease: A multicenter study.

Background: Spinal hemangioblastomas (sHBs) are rare vascular tumors with significant neurological implications. Their management, particularly in von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease, remains challenging due to recurrence and functional decline. Timely identification and intervention are critical for optimal outcomes.

Impact of interhospital transport on outcome in traumatic epidural hematoma: experiences of a level-1 trauma center.

Background: Epidural hematomas (EDH) are associated with a high rate of mortality and morbidity. Good clinical outcome depends on initial Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), pupillary abnormalities, hematoma volume, age and time to surgery. The latter is mostly influenced by distance to the next level-1-trauma center.