Publications by authors named "S C Jernigan"
Purpose: To compare spatial distributions of radiopaque glass (RG) microspheres, tris-acryl gelatin (TAG) microspheres, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nonspherical foam particles within a planar in vitro microvascular model of the hyperplastic hemiprostate.
Materials And Methods: A microvascular model simulating hyperplastic hemiprostate was perfused with a water-glycerin mixture. A microcatheter was positioned distal to the model's prostatic artery origin, and embolic particles (RG, 50 μm, 100 μm, and 150 μm; TAG, 100-300 μm and 300-500 μm; and PVA, 90-180 μm and 180-300 μm) were administered using a syringe pump.
Objective: Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement requires a concurrent abdominal procedure. For peritoneal access laparoscopic or open approach may be utilized. Our aim was to compare patient/procedure characteristics and outcomes by peritoneal approach for VP shunts in children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Chiari I malformation (CIM) is characterized by descent of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum, potentially causing symptoms from compression or obstruction of the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Diagnosis and treatment of CIM is varied, and guidelines produced through systematic review may be helpful for clinicians.
Objective: To perform a systematic review of the medical literature to answer specific questions on the diagnosis and treatment of CIM.
Background: Chiari I malformation (CIM) is characterized by descent of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum, potentially causing symptoms from compression or obstruction of the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Diagnosis and treatment of CIM is varied, and guidelines produced through systematic review may be helpful for clinicians.
Objective: To perform a systematic review of the medical literature to answer specific questions on the diagnosis and treatment of CIM.