Publications by authors named "Oscar F Zorro-Guio"
Objective: Cerebral amyloidomas (CA) are exceptionally rare tumor-like lesions composed of cerebral amyloid-beta, which is derived from the cleavage of the amyloid precursor protein.
Methods: We presented a case of recurrent CA and performed a systematic review, comparing their initial presentation, imaging features, neurosurgical treatment, and natural history of the disease.
Illustrative Case: A 65-year-old male with a history of right homonymous hemianopsia, who underwent subtotal resection of a CA 19 years before, presents to the emergency department with right hemiparesis, dysarthria, and a new onset of clonic seizures.
Article Synopsis
- Parkinson's disease is not well-researched in Colombia, and while it's generally managed with medication, surgical options like deep brain stimulation (DBS) can significantly improve quality of life for patients with refractory cases.!* -
- A study conducted from 2014 to 2020 on 21 patients showed that those who underwent DBS surgery had a notable decrease in their Movement Disorder Society Rating Scale scores post-surgery, indicating symptom improvement, with only one case of infection reported.!* -
- The research concluded that DBS is an effective treatment for severe Parkinson's disease, but obstacles such as delayed procedure authorization in Colombia limit accessibility to this crucial intervention.!*
Objective: Open spina bifida or myelomeningocele (MMC) is a congenital defect that results from failure of caudal neurulation. We present a case series of patients who were treated with postnatal surgical correction for MMC, evaluating the possible preoperative and intraoperative risk factors associated with neurologic outcomes.
Methods: A retrospective chart review of patients who underwent postnatal surgical correction for MMCs over 11 years at our institution was performed.