Postoperative infection of the spine: management and outcomes at a single institution. A retrospective study.

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a potential complication of spine surgery and a significant cause of readmission and surgical revision. Furthermore, the presence of comorbidities, along with the rising frequency of spinal surgeries, may result in secondary infections, thereby elevating the risk of these infections and affecting overall health.

Objective: To assess the study authors' approach for preventing and managing postoperative infections in their center and identify the spine surgeries most susceptible to infection.

Neurosurgical treatment of cerebellar infarct: Open craniectomy versus endoscopic surgery.

Background: Cerebellar infarction can lead to severe morbidity and mortality. Current surgical options include decompressive craniectomy (DC) and endoscopic minimally invasive evacuation of necrotic tissue (MEN), but no randomized studies compare their outcomes.This study compares outcomes between DC and MEN in patients with cerebellar infarct using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) scores.

Maria Karampouga the first female neurosurgeon graduate in Cyprus.

Promoting the involvement of women in surgery, particularly in neurosurgery, is crucial in today's male-dominated landscape. Without proper recognition and encouragement, many talented and pioneering women may continue to be undervalued, despite their significant impact on the field. Gender inequality has been a persistent issue throughout history, with limited progress despite the increasing presence of women in the workforce.