Asymptomatic Brain Abscess Following Decompressive Craniotomy for Stroke - A Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature.

Stroke is a significant health problem in both developed and developing nations. The treatment strategies of stroke differ among various centers depending on the available expertise. Nevertheless, stroke contributes to a major economic burden for patients and health institutions.

The Outcome of Medical Management of Chronic Subdural Hematoma with Tranexamic Acid - A Prospective Observational Study.

Introduction: The conservative management of Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is controversial. Many drugs have been tried in the conservative management of CSDH. Tranexamic acid (Txa) is one such drug in the armamentarium for conservative management of CSDH.

Spontaneous Change in Density of Colloid Cyst: An Unusual Phenomenon.

Background: Colloid cysts of the third ventricle are benign congenital lesions. They are at times totally asymptomatic or may be detected in the evaluation for headache, neurologic disturbances, or psychiatric disturbances. They may sometimes cause grave consequences such as coma or even sudden death.

The Outcome of Aneurysm Clipping in Septuagenarians - A Retrospective Analysis in a Basic Neurovascular Unit.

Introduction: The management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in the elderly is challenging. Clipping as the definitive treatment is less well tolerated by the elderly population. The outcome is anticipated to be more glimmer in poor grade SAH and in a setup which lacks modern neurovascular gadgets.

Flying with Colloid Cyst: A Cautionary Note.

Background: Colloid cysts are benign and rare tumors of the brain. The growth rates of these tumors are unpredictable. These cysts can increase in size and obstruct the cerebrospinal fluid pathways producing obstructive hydrocephalus.

A shunt lost in the mists of time.

Ventriculo peritoneal shunts offer promising results in the management of hydrocephalus. However, they are not without complications. Shunt migrations and extrusions have been reported plenty of times in the literature.

Burden of Dengue-related Neurosurgical Emergencies during an Epidemic: A Tertiary Care Experience.

Dengue is one of the most common flavivirus infections which can manifest from common flu-like fever to fatal hemorrhagic complication. Epidemics of dengue return every year with peaks during the rainfall claiming substantial number of lives in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. We present manifestations of dengue in patients who underwent neurosurgery in a tertiary referral center during such an epidemic.

Hemilaminectomy for Spinal Cord Intradural Tumors: An Institutional Experience.

Introduction: Laminectomy is the workhorse of spinal cord tumor surgery. This procedure is not without the debilitating sequelae of postoperative pain and delayed kyphosis. Hemilaminectomy is an alternate option to laminectomy which offers the advantage of preserving the posterior supporting structures of the spine on the contralateral side.

Spontaneous Pneumocephalus Secondary to Leaking Myelomeningocele.

Myelomeningocele is one among the most common forms of spinal dysraphism. We report a newborn male child with leaking myelomeningocele who presented with apneic spells. He underwent a magnetic resonance imaging of the neuraxis, which revealed Chiari malformation and severe hydromyelia along with pneumocephalus.

The Conundrum of Ventricular Dilatations Following Decompressive Craniectomy: Is Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, The Only Panacea?

Introduction: Ventriculomegaly and hydrocephalus (HCP) are sometimes a bewildering sequela of decompressive craniectomy (DC). The distinguishing criteria between both are less well defined. Majority of the studies quoted in the literature have defined HCP radiologically, rather than considering the clinical status of the patient.

Anatomic hemispherectomy: historical perspective.

The history of surgical treatment for hemispheric epilepsy is rich with colorful twists and turns. The authors trace the evolution of the surgical treatment of hemispheric epilepsy from radical anatomic resections to current less invasive disconnection procedures. Anatomic hemispherectomy (AH) was first described by Dandy in 1928 as a treatment for gliomas.