Incidence and severity of dysphagia after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with zero-profile spacer: prospective study with 3-years follow-up.

Introduction: Dysphagia after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a regular complication. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for incidence and severity of dysphagia after ACDF with zero-profile spacer.

Methods: Incidence and severity of dysphagia was evaluated preoperatively and for time of three years after ACDF (regular outpatient check-ups) ‒ prospective study with 3-years follow-up.

Non-acute subdural hematoma: estimation of recurrence using CT-volumetric measurements.

Objectives: To identify risk factors for unilateral non-acute subdural hematomas NASH recurrence, as well as to perform volumetric quantitative analysis of hematoma, postoperative pneumocephalus and extent of hematoma evacuation.

Background: Recurrence of NASH increases morbidity and mortality and has negative socio-economic consequences. Its accurate prediction could improve patient specific care.

Random Forest-Based Prediction of Outcome and Mortality in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury Undergoing Primary Decompressive Craniectomy.

Background: Various prognostic models are used to predict mortality and functional outcome in patients after traumatic brain injury with a trend to incorporate machine learning protocols. None of these models is focused exactly on the subgroup of patients indicated for decompressive craniectomy. Evidence regarding efficiency of this surgery is still incomplete, especially in patients undergoing primary decompressive craniectomy with evacuation of traumatic mass lesions.

Incidence and risk factors of early postoperative complications in patients after decompressive craniectomy: a 5-year experience.

Purpose: Decompressive craniectomy is an effective measure to reduce a pathologically elevated intracranial pressure. Patients' survival and life quality following this surgery have been a subject of several studies and significantly differ according to the primary diagnosis. Since this operation is often associated with a wide spectrum of possibly serious complications, we aimed to describe their incidence and possible associated risk factors.

Change in sagittal profile after implantation of anchored interbody cage in the surgical procedure for degenerative cervical spine disease.

Background: The aim of this study was to verify the relationship between changes in the segmental sagittal profile (SSP) and changes in the global sagittal profile (GSP) after anterior cervical discectomy with anchored cage implantation (ACDF).

Study Design: Prospective study with 2-year follow-up.

Methods: This study includes 104 patients after 1-level or 2-level ACDF operated between the May 2013 and March 2016.

Factors influencing the results of surgical therapy of non-acute subdural haematomas.

Purpose: To identify predictive factors with an impact on the outcome of surgical treatment of non-acute subdural haematomas (NASH).

Methods: One hundred eleven patients who underwent an evacuation of 132 NASH by means of burr hole or craniotomy from January 2014 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. We evaluated the impact of factors that could possibly predict the result of surgical treatment.

Chronic calcified subdural hematoma - case report of a rare diagnosis.

Introduction: Chronic calcified/ossified subdural hematoma is a rare diagnosis. The incidence of chronic calcified subdural hematoma is 0.3-2.