Publications by authors named "N I Konovalov"
[Stereotactic radiotherapy of spinal hemangioblastoma].
Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko
December 2024
Hemangioblastoma (HAB) is a benign, richly vascularized tumor that accounts for 2-6% of all spinal cord neoplasms and ranks third in the structure of intramedullary space-occupying lesions of the spinal cord. Hemangioblastoma may occur sporadically or, in approximately 30% of cases, as part of the clinical picture of a hereditary disease, von Hippel-Lindau disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of stereotactic irradiation of hemangioblastomas of the spinal localization in patients with sporadic and von Hippel-Lindau-associated hemangioblastomas The results of stereotactic radiotherapy were evaluation of 210 spinal hemangioblastomas in 74 patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Therapeutic and diagnostic classification of degenerative spondylolisthesis: validation and multiple-center inter-observer agreement].
Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko
December 2024
Object: To evaluate inter- and intra-observer agreement of the proposed diagnostic and treatment classification of degenerative spondylolisthesis.
Material And Methods: The proposed diagnostic and treatment classification of degenerative spondylolisthesis was validated according to the GRRAS protocol. For this purpose, we retrospectively analyzed MRI, CT and spinal radiography data in 20 patients.
[Long-term postoperative outcomes in patients with lumbosacral spine synovial cysts].
Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Only a few studies have focused on long-term outcomes for patients with lumbosacral spine synovial cysts, and their findings are often inconsistent.
- A retrospective study was conducted on 94 patients treated surgically for these cysts, with a follow-up period averaging around 25 months.
- The results showed significant pain relief and lower disability scores post-surgery, with a low rate of complications, suggesting that a specific surgical method (interlaminectomy) is both effective and safe.
Giant cervical lipoma adjacent to carotid artery: a case report and literature review.
Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Cervical lipomas that compress neurovascular structures are very rare and usually require surgical removal, particularly when they cause symptoms like dysphagia or breathing difficulties.
- A case study presented a 57-year-old patient who had a large cervical lipoma that compressed the oropharynx and esophagus, necessitating a gross total resection while carefully navigating important nerves and blood vessels.
- Post-surgery, the patient saw improvement in symptoms and was discharged after four days, highlighting that such surgical procedures, though complex, can successfully minimize complications in specialized medical centers.
Background: Neurosurgery is one of the most complex and challenging areas of medicine, and it requires an ongoing commitment to education and expertise. Preparing young neurosurgeons with comprehensive education that can allow them to achieve high professional standards is a pivotal aspect of our profession.
Methods: This paper aims to analyze the current scenario in neurosurgical training identifying innovative methods that can guarantee the highest level of proficiency in our specialty.