Endovascular treatment of wide-necked intracranial aneurysms using the novel Contour Neurovascular System: a single-center safety and feasibility study.

Background And Purpose: Wide-necked bifurcation aneurysms pose a significant challenge to the treating clinician. The Contour Neurovascular System embolization device is a novel tool for the treatment of such intracranial aneurysms. We report on our experience with this device.

Thoracic Intradural Extramedullary Ependymoma with Anaplastic Transformation: Case Report and Discussion.

Background: Intradural extramedullary spinal ependymomas arising from outside the region of the conus medullaris are rare clinical entities, and anaplastic transformation of these lesions is even more exceptional.

Case Description: We report on a case of an intradural extramedullary T5-T6 ependymoma that underwent gross total resection. Histologic analysis of the initial tumor revealed a World Health Organization grade 2 ependymoma.

Minimally Invasive Versus Open Surgery for Lumbar Synovial Cysts.

Objective: Lumbar synovial cysts are relatively infrequent. Historically, these benign lesions have been treated with open excision, sometimes associated with fusion. The aim of this study is to compare minimally invasive surgery (MIS) with open surgery (OS) for the treatment of lumbar synovial cysts.

Improving handover of patient care using a new weekend proforma with a focus on ceiling of care.

Patient handover is paramount for effective patient care and is often poorly documented or incomplete. North Bristol NHS Trust weekend handover proformas identify medical patients requiring weekend review. Many patients seen during on-call shifts are not handed over.