A hospital-based analysis of pseudomeningoceles after elective craniotomy in children: what predicts need for intervention?

Objective: In pediatric patients, the development of a postoperative pseudomeningocele after an elective craniotomy is not unusual. Most will resolve with time, but some may require intervention. In this study, the authors analyzed patients who required intervention for a postoperative pseudomeningocele following an elective craniotomy or craniectomy and identified factors associated with the need for intervention.

Shunt Failure-The First 30 Days.

Background: Incontrovertible predictors of shunt malfunction remain elusive.

Objective: To determine predictors of shunt failure within 30 d of index surgery.

Methods: This was a single-center retrospective cohort study from January 2010 through November 2016.

How Does the Media Portray Neurosurgeons?

Background: It is not unusual to find neurosurgeons in the news and entertainment. The present study examined the portrayal of neurosurgeons by major print and online media sources.

Methods: Two search strategies identified articles from October 1, 2012 to October 1, 2017 containing the keyword "neurosurgeon.

An Analysis of Publication Productivity During Residency for 1506 Neurosurgical Residents and 117 Residency Departments in North America.

Background: Bibliometrics is defined as the study of statistical and mathematical methods used to quantitatively analyze scientific literature. The application of bibliometrics in neurosurgery continues to evolve.

Objective: To calculate a number of publication productivity measures for almost all neurosurgical residents and departments within North America.