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Many studies have shown association between outcome after lumbar spine surgery and psychological dysfunction as depression [1,2], coping strategies [3,4], and various workplace psychological factors (stress, satisfaction, “resigned” attitude, etc.) [5].
Keywords: Fibrodyspalsia; Ossificans; Progressive; Ankylosis; Restricted; Respiratory; Disorder; Restricted mouth opening; CT images
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Granulocytic sarcoma is highly sensitive to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and surgery is usually performed simply to obtain a biopsy specimen for a definitive diagnosis. The effectiveness of surgical resection remains controversial. We describe herein a critical case of symptomatic granulocytic sarcoma that presented with intracranial hypertension. A 58-year-old woman suffered severe headache, motor aphasia, and right hemiplegia during treatment for acute myeloblastic leukemia.
Keywords: Acute myeloblastic leukemia; Granulocytic sarcoma; Surgicalresection; Whole brain radiotherapy; Systemic chemotherapy; Karnofsky performance status
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Background
To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of static versus expandable interbody spacers following minimally invasive Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF).
Keywords:
Degenerative disc disease; Expandable interbody spacers; Lumbar fusion; Static interbody spacers
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
In a recent article, Barber et al. studied 462 patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) under steroid treatment [1]. The authors concluded that steroids in DMD patients may delay the onset of cardiomyopathy [1]. We have the following
comments and concerns.
Keywords:
Dystrophinopathy, Cardiac involvement, Dilated cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Noncompaction, Steroids
ABSTRACT
Pathologies of the sacral plexus are conditions involving multiple, organ-specific medical specialties, each with its own approach to diagnosis and treatment. Management requires knowledge of the interplay between pelvic organ function and neuro-functional anatomy as well as of the neurological and psychological aspects, but no current specialty takes such an approach to the field.
Keywords:
Neuropelveological, Sacral plexus, Urology, Gynecology
ABSTRACT
The benefits and safety of Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis are well established. Perioperative complications such as thrombosis, embolism, and subsequent stroke caused by technical error can potentially be prevented if detected and addressed while still in the operating room.
Keywords:
Videoangiography, Endarterectomy, Arteriography
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
In a recent article Glancy et al. reported a 55yo male with dilated cardiomyopathy
(dCMP) and left-ventricular hypertrabeculation / noncompaction (LVHT), who was
admitted for syncopal episodes. Syncopes disappeared after implantation of an
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) [1]. The study raises a number of
comments and concerns.
Keywords:
Mitochondrial,mtDNA, Phenotype, Genotype, Lymphocytes, Abnormal immune response
ABSTRACT
Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein antibodies (MOG-ab) have been identified in a range of acquired demyelinating syndromes in the pediatric population. Numerous studies have aimed to establish the role of MOG-ab in these disease processes as well as describe the features of MOG-ab-associated pediatric demyelinating syndromes.
Keywords:
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, Central nervous system,
Clinically isolated syndromes