Publications by authors named "H El-Fertit"
Introduction: Erector spinae plane block has been proposed to reduce opioid use and improve pain relief with controversial results. This randomized clinical study aimed to assess the efficacy of erector spinae plane block in major spine surgery including multimodal and 'Enhance Recovery After Surgery' programs.
Method: After institutional review board approval, adult patients undergoing elective lumbar spine surgery with standardized general anesthesia, rehabilitation and multimodal analgesia protocols were randomly allocated to receive bilateral ultrasound-guided block with saline versus ropivacaine (3.
Background: Hair collar sign (HCS) and hair tuft of the scalp (HTS) are cutaneous signs of an underlying neuroectodermal defect, but most available data are based on case reports.
Objective: We sought to define the clinical spectrum of HCS and HTS, clarify the risk for underlying neurovascular anomalies, and provide imaging recommendations.
Methods: A 10-year multicenter retrospective and prospective analysis of clinical, radiologic, and histopathologic features of HCS and HTS in pediatric patients was performed.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the safety of a deep brain stimulation technique consisting of a combination of routine general anesthesia, magnetic resonance imaging direct targeting, and a single penetration technique in a large population of patients undergoing operation for movement disorders.
Methods: One hundred ninety-four patients treated with deep brain stimulation between 1996 and 2007 were assessed via a computerized database for intra- and perioperative events. Most patients were young; only 62 of them were older than 40 years (mean age, 31.