Publications by authors named "Taylor G Burch"
Objective: Recent evidence supports the use of intraoperative MRI (iMRI) during resection of intracranial tumors due to its demonstrated efficacy and clinical benefit. Though many single-center investigations have been conducted, larger nationwide outcomes have yet to be characterized.
Methods: We used the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database to examine baseline characteristics and 30-day postoperative outcomes among patients undergoing craniotomy for tumor resection with and without iMRI.
Objective: Spinal chondrosarcomas are rare primary malignant neoplasms composed of cartilage-producing cells. They are slow-growing but locally aggressive lesions that have high rates of recurrence and progression after treatment. We provide the largest comprehensive analysis of prognostic factors, treatment modalities, and survival outcomes in patients with spinal chondrosarcoma using a large, prospectively collected national database.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Spinal hemangiomas are common primary tumors of the vertebrae. Although these tumors are most frequently benign and asymptomatic, they can rarely exhibit aggressive growth and invasion into neighboring structures. Treatment for these aggressive variants is controversial, often involving surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy.
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- The study focused on identifying the incidence and risk factors of hyponatremia in adults undergoing surgery for malignant brain tumors.
- Out of 12,480 patients analyzed, 9.3% developed hyponatremia, with specific health conditions like obstructive hydrocephalus, diabetes, hypertension, and depression correlating to higher risk.
- Patients with hyponatremia faced more complications, longer hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs, indicating a significant impact on perioperative outcomes.
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- The study analyzed data from patients who underwent laminectomy or laminectomy with fusion for spinal epidural abscess (SEA) to compare risk factors and complications.
- The patients who had fusion surgery were generally in worse health and had higher rates of complications, including reoperation and blood transfusions.
- Despite the effectiveness of both procedures, surgeons should carefully consider the increased risk associated with adding fusion when deciding on a surgical approach for SEA.