Publications by authors named "S Di Colandrea"
Background: Although its validity has recently been questioned since its introduction, the Simpson grade has remained one of the most relevant factors in estimating the recurrence risk of intracranial meningiomas. This study aims to assess its role in spinal meningiomas through a retrospective analysis of a mono-institutional surgical series and literature meta-analysis.
Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature from 1980 to 2023, complemented by a mono-institutional series of 74 patients treated at "Santa Maria delle Grazie" hospital.
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) can, in rare instances, metastasize to the CNS, which is often associated with a poor prognosis. We present the case of a 65-year-old male with a history of HNSCC who developed two enhancing brain lesions: one in the right parietal region and another in the right insular region. Initially, the patient was managed with CyberKnife radiosurgery targeting both lesions.
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- * It analyzed data from 98 patients treated between 2011 and 2023, comparing outcomes of various surgical techniques like laminectomy, thoracoscopic surgery, and open thoracotomy.
- * Key findings suggest combined surgical approaches are better for certain types of TSs, and factors like patient sex, tumor location, and surgical resection extent play crucial roles in recurrence rates.
Thoracic meningocele is a rare medical condition that is usually linked to neurofibromatosis type I. Respiratory and neurologic symptoms characterize it. Although there have been some improvements in surgical techniques, the condition has a high recurrence rate, with most cases recurring within a year of surgery.
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