Publications by authors named "M Dalolio"
Objectives: Information about the endonasal endoscopic approach (EEA) for the management of posttraumatic tension pneumocephalus (PTTP) remains scarce. Concomitant rhinoliquorrhea and posttraumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) can complicate the clinical course.
Methods: The authors systematically reviewed pertinent articles published between 1961 and December 2020 and identified 6 patients with PTTP treated by EEA in 5 reports.
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- * A study analyzed 274 aSAH patients and found that those receiving early CSF diversion (within 14 days) showcased better consciousness levels and fewer catheter infections compared to those who underwent the procedure later.
- * However, there were no significant differences in complications related to cerebrospinal fluid diversion obstructiveness or outcomes related to symptomatic delayed cerebral vasospasm and ischemia between the early and late groups, suggesting further research in larger studies is needed to
Objective: Despite increasing use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), guidelines for their perioperative use in spine surgery are still lacking. The main goal of our study was to analyze the occurrence of postoperative bleeding events and possible confounders in patients treated with DOACs who undergo spine surgery.
Methods: Of 2777 patients undergoing spine surgery at our institution, 82 (2.
A 54-year-old male presented with a sudden burning sensation during urination and left flank pain. Apart from having congenital facial palsy and malformation of the inner right ear that was linked to thalidomide embryopathy, the patient has always been in good health. Urine examination showed the presence of a urinary tract infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Purpose: Osteoarticular manifestations of beta-2 microglobulin amyloidosis are often diagnosed in long-term dialyzed patients. However, spinal involvement is rare (10-25% of patients), and generally not associated with neurological deterioration. Compression of the spinal cord or roots is extremely rare, and probably under-recognized.
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