Publications by authors named "G S Octavius"
Moyamoya disease and moyamoya syndrome: A case series from multicentre private hospitals in Indonesia.
Neurocirugia (Astur : Engl Ed)
November 2024
Background: Moyamoya disease (MMD) and moyamoya syndrome (MMS) are considered rare in Indonesia, without any proper epidemiological data backing this claim. Hence, this case series aims to assess all MMD and MMS cases from the perspective of a multicentre private hospital in Indonesia.
Methods: This is a descriptive analysis using data from the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) from January 2019 to December 2023.
Article Synopsis
- Most childhood stroke studies rely on inconsistent methods and ICD codes, which may not be reliable, prompting this research to use clinical and imaging data from a private hospital network in Indonesia.
- The study analyzed data from 8,987 CT and 6,133 MRI scans conducted between 2019 and 2023, identifying 1,074 stroke cases predominantly in males (67.9%), with hemorrhagic strokes being the most common (83.4%), particularly from accidents.
- Findings indicate varying incidence rates over the years, with a peak in 2021 (9.08%) and a significant concentration of cases in Java, highlighting the urgent need for better public health strategies to prevent childhood strokes in Indonesia.
Introduction: The use of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is established in prostate cancer but remains limited in cervical cancer. This systematic review aims to aggregate and describe the current use and advancements of TRUS in cervical cancer to identify gaps in the literature.
Methods: This study follows a protocol registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD42024520099).
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and a leading cause of mortality. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the correlation between breast density measurements obtained from various software and visual assessments by radiologists using full-field digital mammography (FFDM).
Methods: Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, five databases (Pubmed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, and MEDLINE) were searched for studies correlating volumetric breast density with breast cancer risk.
Objectives: In this literature review, we describe the progress of Indonesia's NBS program (which is heavily centered on CH screening), its current pilot projects, and what lies ahead for this program.
Setting: Since its conception began with congenital hypothyroidism (CH) screening, Indonesia has experienced plodding progress in NBS. There is a shortage of literature discussing the history, or the lack of, and journey of NBS in Indonesia.