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World neurosurgery, 2021
BACKGROUND The surgical approaches of colloid cysts commonly include endoscopy or open microsurge... more BACKGROUND The surgical approaches of colloid cysts commonly include endoscopy or open microsurgery. Each approach carries its own challenges, feasibility, and complications. The aim of the current study is to compare endoscopic vs. open microsurgical excision of third ventricular colloid cysts. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted to compare the surgical outcomes of endoscopic vs. open microsurgical (Transcortical-transventricular and transcallosal approaches) excision of colloid cyst of the third ventricle at a tertiary care medical institute. All patients with a neuroradiological diagnosis of colloid cyst who subsequently underwent surgical management between January 2003 and June 2020 were included. The neurological outcome was assessed at the last follow-up visit. RESULTS A total of 32 patients with colloid cysts were included in the study. The mean age was 35.8 + 18.3 years (Range = 4-75 years). Female patients slightly outnumbered male patients (N = 17; 53.1%). ...
Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is recommended in patients with a severe traumatic brain i... more Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is recommended in patients with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and an abnormal computed tomography (CT) scan. However, there is contradicting evidence about whether ICP monitoring improves outcome. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between ICP monitoring and outcomes in patients with severe TBI. From February 2001 to December 2008, a total of 477 consecutive adult (≥18 years) patients with severe TBI were included retrospectively in the study. Patients who underwent ICP monitoring (n=52) were compared with those who did not (n=425). The primary outcome was hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes were ICU mortality, mechanical ventilation duration, the need for tracheostomy, and ICU and hospital length of stay (LOS).
World neurosurgery, 2021
BACKGROUND The surgical approaches of colloid cysts commonly include endoscopy or open microsurge... more BACKGROUND The surgical approaches of colloid cysts commonly include endoscopy or open microsurgery. Each approach carries its own challenges, feasibility, and complications. The aim of the current study is to compare endoscopic vs. open microsurgical excision of third ventricular colloid cysts. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted to compare the surgical outcomes of endoscopic vs. open microsurgical (Transcortical-transventricular and transcallosal approaches) excision of colloid cyst of the third ventricle at a tertiary care medical institute. All patients with a neuroradiological diagnosis of colloid cyst who subsequently underwent surgical management between January 2003 and June 2020 were included. The neurological outcome was assessed at the last follow-up visit. RESULTS A total of 32 patients with colloid cysts were included in the study. The mean age was 35.8 + 18.3 years (Range = 4-75 years). Female patients slightly outnumbered male patients (N = 17; 53.1%). ...
Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is recommended in patients with a severe traumatic brain i... more Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is recommended in patients with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and an abnormal computed tomography (CT) scan. However, there is contradicting evidence about whether ICP monitoring improves outcome. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between ICP monitoring and outcomes in patients with severe TBI. From February 2001 to December 2008, a total of 477 consecutive adult (≥18 years) patients with severe TBI were included retrospectively in the study. Patients who underwent ICP monitoring (n=52) were compared with those who did not (n=425). The primary outcome was hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes were ICU mortality, mechanical ventilation duration, the need for tracheostomy, and ICU and hospital length of stay (LOS).