Publications by authors named "Laura Hallek"

Background And Objectives: Cavernous malformations (CMs) account for 8% to 15% of all cerebrovascular anomalies and pose clinical significance due to their potential to cause symptomatic hemorrhage, seizures, and focal neurological deficits. While the majority of CMs are located supratentorial, the less common posterior fossa, particularly cerebellar CMs (cCMs), pose a unique treatment challenge. This study aims to contribute to the understanding and management of cerebellar CMs, thereby assisting in the decision-making process for clinical interventions in this patient population.

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  • * The study examined 36 PSPS patients who underwent SCS with surgical leads, assessing various outcome measures including pain intensity, disability, and sleep quality before and after treatment.
  • * Results indicated a 5.6% complication rate, with notable pain reduction and improvements in disability and sleep quality for the majority of patients, suggesting surgical leads can be an effective option for managing PSPS-related pain.
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