Intracranial aneurysms are present in roughly 5% of the population, yet most are often
asymptomatic and never detected. Development of an aneurysm typically occurs during adulthood…

Background. Air leaks (ALs) are a common complication after pulmonary resection, yet there
is no consensus on their management. Methods. An algorithm for the management of chest …

Background and Purpose— Both initial hematoma volume and hematoma growth are
independent predictors of clinical outcomes and mortality among intracerebral hemorrhage …

OBJECTIVE: Intracranial aneurysm rupture during placement of Guglielmi detachable coils
has been reported, but the management and consequences of this event have not been …

OBJECTIVE External ventricular drains (EVDs) have an important role in the management
of neurological disease, and their placement is a frequently performed neurosurgical …

BACKGROUND: Ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (Onyx) is widely used for the embolization
of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the brain, head, and neck. Balloon-assisted Onyx …

BACKGROUND: Recent studies from selected centers have shown that early surgical
treatment of aneurysms in subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients can improve outcomes. …

The main priority in the initial treatment of brain and spinal cord trauma is to maintain
oxygenation and perfusion in order to avoid aggravating secondary injury. Future progress will …

Interventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) continues to make a profound impact on
the practice of neurosurgery. We describe a new MRI modality, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Carotid near-occlusion is defined as severe stenosis of the
internal carotid artery with partial or full collapse of the distal vessel wall. The major studies …