Minimally Invasive Intracerebral Hematoma Evacuation Using a Novel Cost-Effective Tubular Retractor: Single-Center Experience.

Background: Spontaneous intracerebral hematoma (ICH) is a common disease with a dismal overall prognosis. Recent development of minimally invasive ICH evacuation techniques has shown promising results. Commercially available tubular retractors are commonly used for minimally invasive ICH evacuation yet are globally unavailable.

[IS ROUTINE CT SCAN NECESSARY AFTER THE REMOVAL OF BENIGN BRAIN TUMORS?].

Aims: Determine if early CT evaluation is justified in patients operated on for benign brain tumors.

Background: Researchers have recently questioned the common practice of referring all patients after cranial surgery for CT scans to rule out silent complications.

Methods: The cohort included 257 consecutive patients who underwent surgical removal of a benign brain tumor in the years 2011-2016.

Outcome of untreated meningiomas.

Background: Nowadays meningiomas are frequently detected incidentally. Their natural history has not yet been established because it is difficult to predict the growth pattern. Therefore, the management, after the radiological diagnosis, is still controversial.