Thrombectomy using Zoom Reperfusion System in pediatric acute ischemic strokes: Case series and literature review.

Introduction: Zoom reperfusion system (Imperative Care, CA) has proven to be promising for use in adult mechanical thrombectomies (MTs) but has not been described in pediatrics. We present two cases of a 14-year-old with acute right middle cerebral artery (MCA) syndrome and a 10-year old with acute left MCA syndrome who underwent MT using Zoom Reperfusion System safely with TICI 2B and TICI 3 recanalization, respectively.

Method: Case report and literature review.

Gaseous ozone treatment of chickpea grains: Effect on functional groups, thermal behavior, pasting properties, morphological features, and phytochemicals.

The applicability of ozone has been increased to include pulse grains because of their increased production and significance as plant-based protein source. In many developed countries, there is a growing demand for products made from chickpeas grains. Whole chickpea grains were treated with ozone gas (500-1000 ppm) for 20-30 min.

Predicting Functional Outcome After Decompressive Craniectomy for Malignant Hemispheric Infarction: Clinical and Novel Imaging Factors.

Objective: Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is an established optional treatment for malignant hemispheric infarction (MHI). We analyzed relevant clinical factors and computed tomography (CT) measurements in patients with DC for MHI to identify predictors of functional outcome 3-6 months after stroke.

Methods: This study was performed at 2 comprehensive stroke centers.

Limiting Brain Shift in Malignant Hemispheric Infarction by Decompressive Craniectomy.

Objective: Decompressive craniectomy (DC) improves functional outcomes in selected patients with malignant hemispheric infarction (MHI), but variability in the surgical technique and occasional complications may be limiting the effectiveness of this procedure. Our aim was to evaluate predefined perioperative CT measurements for association with post-DC midline brain shift in patients with MHI.

Methods: At two medical centers we identified 87 consecutive patients with MHI and DC between January 2007 and December 2019.

New CT measurements to assess decompression after hemicraniectomy: A two-center reliability study.

Objectives: To test the reliability of three simplified measurements made after decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC) for malignant hemispheric infarction on computed tomography (CT) scan.

Patients And Methods: We defined new simple methods to measure the thickness of the soft tissues overlying the craniectomy defect and the extent of infarction beyond the anterior and posterior craniectomy edges on post-DHC CT. Multiple raters independently made the three new CT measurements in 49 patients from two institutions.

Comparative efficacy of ropivacaine and levobupivacaine in combined femoral and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block with adjuvant magnesium for post-operative analgesia.

Background And Aims: Patients with burns may require multiple surgeries, but poor general condition and underlying protein energy malnutrition make them unsuitable candidates for general or spinal anaesthesia. This study evaluated the role of magnesium sulphate as an adjuvant with levobupivacaine and ropivacaine used in combined femoral and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) blocks in burn patients with relative sparing of thigh portion.

Methods: This prospective, randomised, double-blind study included 54 adult patients of 18-65 years age, undergoing split-thickness skin graft harvest from the thigh, allotted to three equal groups of 18 each.

Cost analysis of three techniques of administering sevoflurane.

Background. This study aimed to evaluate and compare total cost of sevoflurane and propofol for 1.0 MAC-hour of anaesthesia, employing three anaesthetic techniques.