Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma mimicking the cervical epidural hematoma in a patient who underwent spinal manipulation therapy: a case report and literature review.

The diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) mimicking an epidural hematoma in the cervical spine is an extremely unique case. We present a case of a 42-year-old man, who presented to the emergency department with symptoms of tetraparesis after a session of spinal manipulation therapy. magnetic resonance imaging visualized a lesion located at C3-C7 causing spinal cord compression with surrounding soft tissue edema suggesting epidural hematoma.

Long-Term Outcomes After Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Pediatric Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: A Systematic Review.

Background: The long-term outcomes after stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for pediatric brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) remain poorly understood given the paucity of longitudinal studies. A systematic review was conducted to pool cumulative incidences for all outcomes.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were queried to systematically extract potential references.

Dural metastasis of prostate carcinoma mimicking intracranial hematoma: a case report and literature review.

Dural metastases of prostate adenocarcinoma are an extremely rare complication and may mimic intracranial hematoma. Preoperatively diagnosis may be difficult due to similarities in symptoms and radiological appearance. We present a 65-year-old man admitted to the ED with a history of headache, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, diplopia, as well as numbness of his left lower extremity.

Evaluation of PHASES Score for Predicting Rupture of Intracranial Aneurysms: Significance of Aneurysm Size.

Background: Recent data have identified that certain risk factors for rupture differ between small and larger intracranial aneurysms (IAs). Such differing risk factors make up 5 out of the 6 predictor variables used in the PHASES score, which raises the question on whether IA size has a significant effect on the score's performance.

Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with an IA incidentally or due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage between 2015 and 2023 were selected for potential inclusion.

Predictors for spinal deformity following resection of intramedullary tumor via posterior approach: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: The present study aimed to identify the clinical predictive factors for worsened spinal deformity (SD) following surgical resection via posterior approach for primary intramedullary tumors.

Methods: A systematic search was performed using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases to extract potential references. Observational studies reporting predictive factors for worsened SD following surgical resection via posterior approach for primary intramedullary tumors were included.

Telovelar versus transvermian approach to tumors of the fourth ventricle and their impact on postoperative neurological complications: A multicenter study.

Background: Tumors of the fourth ventricle are exceedingly rare; however, such lesions are formidable due to the severe postoperative neurological complications (pNCs) which often occur. The adoption of the telovelar approach over the transvermian was created to supposedly mitigate the pNCs; however, there is a lack of sufficient data supporting this theory.

Methods: Records from six hospitals were reviewed for patients surgically treated for a single tumor within the 4 ventricle from 2016 to 2022.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the number of brain tumor surgeries in Poland: A national database study.

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly affected the treatment of most medical conditions. In particular, the treatment of seriously ill patients had to be adjusted due to the limited availability of in-hospital procedures.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of COVID-19-related changes on neuro-oncological surgeries in the Polish medical system.

The Incidence and Risk Factors for Allogeneic Blood Transfusions in Pediatric Spine Surgery: National Data.

(1) Background: Pediatric spinal surgery is a blood-intensive procedure. In order to introduce a rational blood management program, identifying the risk factors for transfusions is mandatory. (2) Methods: Data from the national database covering the period from January 2015 to July 2017 were analyzed.

Evaluation of Movement Restriction of Spinal Orthoses Using Inertial Measurement Units.

Despite the frequent use of orthopedic braces or spine stabilizers in diseases such as kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis, as well as in the case of injuries and rehabilitation after surgeries, there is no clear evidence of their proper stabilization of the spine while carrying out daily activities. This study sought to assess the spine's mobility while wearing three different orthopedic braces while performing basic tasks. Ten healthy subjects were enrolled.

Relevance of Routine Postoperative CT Scans Following Aneurysm Clipping-A Retrospective Multicenter Analysis of 423 Cases.

Aim: Postoperative head computed tomography (POCT) is routinely performed in numerous medical institutions, mainly to identify possible postsurgical complications. This study sought to assess the clinical appropriateness of POCT in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients after ruptured or unruptured aneurysm clipping.

Methods: This is a retrospective multicenter study involving microsurgical procedures of ruptured (RA) and unruptured intracranial aneurysm (UA) surgeries performed in the Centers associated with the Pomeranian Department of the Polish Society of Neurosurgeons.

The Increased Mortality Rate with Lower Incidence of Traumatic Brain Injury during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Study.

Background: the COVID-19 pandemic with the following lockdown strategies have affected virtually all aspects of everyday life. Health services all over the world faced the crisis on an unprecedented scale, hampering timely care delivery. The present study was designed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the incidence and treatment of traumatic brain injuries in Poland.

Predictors for cervical kyphotic deformity following laminoplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Laminoplasty is a common treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). However, approximately 21% of patients undergoing laminoplasty develop cervical kyphotic deformity (KD). Because of the high prevalence rate of KD, several studies have sought to identify predictors for this complication, but the findings remain highly inconsistent.

Association of long-term outcome of long cervical fusion with sagittal balance: the significance of T1 slope minus cervical lordosis.

Introduction: Retrospective study to assess correlation between the sagittal alignment of the cervical spine and the long-term outcomes of long cervical fusion due to cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), with the emphasis on T1 slope minus cervical lordosis (T1S-CL).

Summary Of Background Data: Growing evidence shows that the sagittal profile can play a major role in the outcomes of treatment, but the role of its correction is yet to be established.

Material And Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 54 patients treated for CSM from 2006 to 2012.

YouTube as a Source of Patient Information for Meningiomas: A Content Quality and Audience Engagement Analysis.

YouTube (YT) has become a popular health information reservoir. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the content and quality of YT videos as a source of patient information for meningiomas. A YT search was conducted for the following terms: "meningioma", "meningiomas", "meningeal tumor", and "psammoma".

Acute Stroke Care during COVID-19: National Data.

(1) Background: The pandemic of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown strategies had a profound impact on many aspects of everyday life. During this time the world faced the unprecedented crisis of healthcare disrupting timely care delivery. This study was designed to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on the acute treatment of stroke in Poland.

Impact of COVID-19 on incidence and treatment of intracranial aneurysms in Poland: a national study.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic greatly disrupted the national healthcare system in Poland, resulting in the implementation of new protocols allowing only patients with severe diagnoses to receive immediate treatment. Given that an intracranial aneurysm (IA) is regarded as one of the most severe diagnoses, we planned to assess whether the current protocol has successfully provided the standard treatment for IAs.

Material And Methods: Data on all IA cases treated from 2015 to 2020 was extracted from the JGP (a homogeneous group of patients) catalogue provided by the National Health Index of Poland (NFZ, Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia).

Risk factors for postoperative cerebellar mutism syndrome in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: A review article assessing all the risk factors reported in the literature for postoperative cerebellar mutism syndrome (pCMS) among children remains absent. The authors sought to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate this issue.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were queried to systematically extract potential references.

Predictors for complete surgical resection of posterior fossa neurenteric cysts: A case report and meta-analysis.

Background: Incomplete resection of neurenteric cysts (NCs) has been associated with increased recurrence rates in patients compared to complete resection (CR) and information on intracranial NCs appearance on diagnostic imaging is scarce. We sought to identify factors associated with CR and provide the largest up-to-date review of NCs appearances on various diagnostic images.

Methods: Data from Medline, EMBASE, and Web of Science were extracted.

YouTube as a source of patient information on brain aneurysms: a content-quality and audience engagement analysis.

Introduction: The internet allows patients to access a vast amount of health information. We aimed to evaluate the credibility of YouTube videos that members of the public are accessing on brain aneurysms, and to evaluate what characteristics drive audience engagement.

Material And Methods: The first 50 videos for each of the following search terms were taken for analysis: 'brain aneurysm', 'cerebral aneurysm' and 'intracranial aneurysm'.

YouTube as a source of information for arteriovenous malformations: A content-quality and optimization analysis.

Aim: YouTube (YT) is not only a source of entertainment but also, a popular source of medical knowledge. Our goal was to evaluate the quality of videos concerning arteriovenous malformations (AVM) available on YT.

Materials And Methods: A YT search was conducted for the terms "Arteriovenous malformation", "AV malformations", "Intracranial AVM", "Cerebral AVM"," Brain AVM" and "Pial AVM.

Does the choice of drug in pharmacologic cardioversion correlate with the guidelines? Systematic review.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, the most common cause of supraventricular tachycardia in the global population and the most common arrhythmia requiring treatment in an emergency department.

Objectives: To systematically review recent literature and quantify the correlation between the choice of pharmacological cardioversion (PCV) drug and the national or international guidelines.

Material And Methods: A systematic review was performed in accordance with the PRISMA statement methodology.