A5085503185- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging
- Pain Management and Treatment
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
- Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Moyamoya disease diagnosis and treatment
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research
Health Sciences Centre
2018-2022
Sunnybrook Research Institute
2018-2022
Toronto Metropolitan University
2018-2022
McMaster University
2017-2022
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
2018-2022
University of Toronto
2018-2022
Impact
2022
Hamilton General Hospital
2021
Western University
2008
Although intracranial arachnoid cysts are a common incidental finding on pediatric brain imaging, only subset of patients require surgery for them. For the minority who undergo surgery, comparative effectiveness various surgical approaches is debated. The authors explored predictors and compared operative techniques with an cyst seen at tertiary care center.The reviewed records cyst. each patient, data baseline characteristics, method intervention, outcomes initial were extracted, size...
OBJECTIVEAlthough endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) for the treatment of hydrocephalus was introduced in 1923, method relegated to sidelines favor extracranial techniques. Since 1990s beginning current century, however, ETV has undergone a remarkable resurgence become first-line obstructive hydrocephalus, and some groups, procedure been applied communicating as well. In present study, authors identified top 50 cited works. These articles represent works significance that document...
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a neuropathic condition that may develop following trauma to an extremity. Clients treated for CRPS at St Joseph's Health Care London - Hand and Upper Limb Centre, London, Ontario, were asked evaluate their level of satisfaction with the treatment they had received by comparing pain, functional status emotional before after receiving therapy. The results indicated high among clients, attributable unique nature therapy program in use this facility,...
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is an effective intervention for the treatment of high-grade carotid stenosis. Technical preferences exist in operative steps including use patch arteriotomy closure. The goals this study are to compare rate postoperative complications and recurrent stenosis between patients undergoing primary versus closure during CEA.Retrospective chart review was conducted who underwent CEA at single institution. Vascular surgeons mainly performed technique while neurosurgeons...
Abstract Background Tubular approach surgery now includes complex spinal and cranial procedures. Aided by modified instrumentation frameless stereotaxy, minimal access is being offered for a growing array of neurosurgical conditions. Methods This article explores the flexibility adaptability tubular retractor system multiple indications highlighting 12-year experience primary surgeon using reported entire neuroaxis including intracranial, foramen magnum, craniocaudal extent spine intra-...
Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Technique (JMISST) is the official journal Korean Society (KOMISS) for publication research results about minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS), including studies in endoscopic surgery, procedure degenerative spine disease, pain intervention, and fusion or trauma, neuroscience, neurology, molecular biology biomechanics etc. Articles with helpful information MISS such as reports rare cases technical review special devices equipment are also available
Abstract Background Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a common type of intracranial hemorrhage, especially among the elderly, with recurrence rate as high 33%. Little known about best drainage system and its relationship recurrence. In this study, we compare use two systems on CSDH. Methods We retrospectively analyzed charts 172 CSDH patients treated bedside twist drill craniostomy (TDC) drain insertion. Patients were divided into groups: group A (n = 123) received pediatric size...
Background: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a common treatment option for patients presenting with carotid stenosis; however, the optimal method arterial closure remains unclear. Therefore, we examined our single center series to compare primary versus patch angioplasty endarterectomy. Methods: We reviewed all who underwent CEA from 2008 2016. Closure was entirely based on surgeon style (i.e., treated by vascular surgeons and individuals managed neurosurgeons undergone closure). Data were...
Background: Multiple modalities have been used in the treatment of syringomyelia, including direct drainage, shunting into peritoneal, pleural and subarachnoid spaces. The authors report their experience surgical syringomyelia a minimally invasive fashion. Methods: We conducted single-center retrospective chart review on our cases treated with invasively using Metrx Quadrant retractor system since January 2011. Lateral fluoroscopy was to guide placement onto lamina corresponding level. This...
Background: A surgical technique for foramen magnum decompression of Chiari malformation I in 11 patients is described. Methods: We used minimally invasive tubular retractors (METRx Quadrant) attached to a flexible arm keep the retractor fixed position, while allowing angulation under fluoroscopic guidance. Despite small opening, this approach allowed access wide working area, minimized soft tissue exposure, and optimized extent decompression. For some patients, only outer layer dura was...
Robotics is currently being adopted across the spectrum of neurosurgery from deep brain stimulation to spine surgery instrumentation. Mastoidectomy a cognitively demanding procedure that involves careful removal bone around critical structures temporal bone. Herein, we report pilot study serves as proof concept for real-time, multiparameter recording during mastoidectomy. This involved iterative development platform real time video, 3D position, velocity, acceleration, and force data...