Publications by authors named "Feras Fayez"
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation-Electroencephalography (TMS-EEG) is a non-operative technique that allows for magnetic cortical stimulation (TMS) and analysis of the electrical currents generated in the brain (EEG). Despite the regular utilization of both techniques independently, little is known about the potential impact of their combination in neurosurgical practice. This scoping review, conducted following PRISMA guidelines, focused on TMS-EEG in epilepsy, neuro-oncology, and general neurosurgery.
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- A study aimed to compare outcomes of general anesthesia (GA) versus non-general anesthesia (non-GA) in patients aged 90 and older undergoing mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke, a group often excluded from previous research.
- The analysis included 139 patients, with those receiving non-GA showing significantly worse outcomes in 90-day modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores and higher mortality rates.
- The findings suggest that nonagenarians treated with MT without GA have poorer prognoses, highlighting the need for further research on anesthesia techniques for this age group.
Purpose: This study systematically reviews and meta-analyses the extent of ethnic minority representation in neuro-oncology Phase III and IV clinical trials, explores the effect of ethnicity on outcomes, and identifies predictors for the inclusion of ethnicity data in publications.
Methods: Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive literature search across multiple databases, on Phase III and IV trials in neuro-oncology that reported on adult and/or paediatric subjects. Through meta-analysis, we synthesized information on overall survival, event-free survival, and the incidence of adverse outcomes across ethnicities.
Purpose: Postoperative management following elective cranial surgery, particularly after biopsy procedures, varies significantly across neurosurgical centres. Routine postoperative head CT scans, traditionally performed to detect complications such as intracranial bleeding or cerebral oedema, lack substantial evidence supporting their necessity.
Methods: This study is a retrospective cohort analysis conducted at a regional neurosurgical department of 236 patients who underwent brain biopsies between 2018 and 2022.