Publications by authors named "J J Kosarchuk"
Background And Importance: Trephination is a procedure in which a small hole is made in the skull. Rare cases of self-trephination by individuals seeking medical benefit have been reported. Excoriation disorder is a compulsive skin-picking condition in which an individual self-inflicts cutaneous lesions.
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- The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is an emerging technique for regional pain relief in lumbar surgery, aiming to enhance recovery by minimizing hospital stays and opioid use.
- The study involved neurosurgeons using fluoroscopic guidance to perform the ESPB on 21 patients, showing an average procedure time of just 1.2 minutes and effective anesthetic spread along the targeted area.
- Fluoroscopic guidance proves to be a valuable method for spine surgeons, increasing the efficiency of administering the ESPB and reducing reliance on anesthesiology specialists.
Objective: The treatment and understanding of superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) has seen significant developments over the past 25 years. Bibliographic analysis can provide insight into the evolution of research as well as highlight emerging areas. Reviewing a large volume of publications provides valuable insights into the citation patterns and collaborations of research groups.
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- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) is becoming more recognized after lumbar fusion surgeries, leading to significant illness with uncertainty around its diagnosis and treatment.
- A recent review of 17 studies found a 7% incidence of new SIJD, especially higher in men and with certain surgical methods like fixed lumbar fusion.
- Recommended treatments include intra-articular injections and radiofrequency ablation, which show significant improvements in pain scores, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and effective management of SIJD following lumbar surgery.
Open Surgical Obliteration of Three Indirect Carotid-Cavernous Fistulas.
Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown)
January 2024
Background And Importance: Carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCFs) are abnormal connections between the carotid artery and the cavernous sinus (CS). CCFs are primarily treated by an endovascular route, but there are situations in which a lesion is not amenable to endovascular or transorbital treatment, necessitating a transcranial approach. In this select group of patients, the use of crushed temporalis muscle to pack the CS fistula site was found to be an effective method for treatment of CCFs.
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