Publications by authors named "P J Camarata"
This paper delves into the historical evolution of spinal surgery, focusing on the pivotal role of the Harrington rod in treating spinal deformities. Introduced in 1955, the Harrington rod marked a significant breakthrough in neurosurgery, especially for scoliosis treatment, by offering a novel approach to spinal stabilization. Through a retrospective analysis, this study examines the development and impact of the Harrington rod, highlighting Dr.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (ntSAH) often results from a ruptured aneurysm and correlates with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among the older population. Despite its impact, limited comprehensive studies evaluate the longitudinal trends in ntSAH-related mortality in older adults in the United States (US).
Methods: The authors conducted a retrospective analysis using the CDC WONDER database from 1999 to 2020, analyzing Multiple Cause-of-Death Public Use death certificates to identify ntSAH as a contributing factor in the death of adults aged 65 years and older.
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- This study examines how geographic differences and segregation in healthcare facilities affect the treatment of aSAH among Black patients compared to White patients.
- The analysis of data from 2016 to 2020 showed that higher segregation rates in certain regions were linked to decreased mortality and increased use of tracheostomy tubes, but lower access to palliative care for Black patients.
- Understanding these disparities is crucial for addressing healthcare inequities and improving outcomes for marginalized communities.
Cavernous angiomas (CAs) are benign vascular malformations predominantly seen in the brain parenchyma and therefore referred to as intra-axial. Extra-axial dural-based cavernous angiomas, on the other hand, are rare vascular lesions found outside of the brain parenchyma. They occur in the middle fossa and may be easily misdiagnosed as meningiomas due to their extra-axial location.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study explores racial and socioeconomic disparities in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) care, highlighting the impact on treatment and outcomes. The study aims to shed light on inequities and inform strategies for reducing disparities in healthcare delivery.
Methods: In this cohort study the National Inpatient Sample database was queried for patient admissions with ruptured aSAH from 2016 to 2020.