Patient-Reported Outcomes and Complications of Simultaneous versus Staged Surgical Decompression for Tandem Spinal Stenosis.

 Tandem spinal stenosis (TSS) refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal at two distinct anatomic areas. Symptoms can present due to either cervical myelopathy or lumbar stenosis. Consequently, determining the symptomatic anatomical levels requiring surgery can pose a challenge.

The effect of preoperative steroids for at least 10 days on complications following craniotomy for tumor resection: A database, retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: The effect of chronic steroid therapy on postoperative outcomes after craniotomy for tumor resection remains understudied.

Research Question: This study aimed to fill this gap and to identify risk factors of postoperative morbidity and mortality among patients on chronic steroid use undergoing craniotomy for tumor resection.

Materials And Methods: Data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program were used.