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Precision and Speed at Your Fingertips: An Automated Intracranial Hematoma Volume Calculation. World Neurosurg 2024; 185:e827-e834. [PMID: 38453009 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is a severe condition that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Automated methods for calculating ICH volumes can reduce human error and improve clinical decisioPlease provide professional degrees (e.g., PhD, MD) for the corresponding author.n-making. A novel automated method has been developed that is comparable to the ABC/2 method in terms of speed and accuracy while providing more accurate volumetric data. METHODS We developed a novel automated algorithm for calculating intracranial blood volume from computed tomography (CT) scans. The algorithm consists of a Python script that processes Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine images and determines the blood volume and ratio. The algorithm was validated against manual calculations performed by neurosurgeons. RESULTS Our novel automated algorithm for calculating intracranial blood volume from CT scans demonstrated excellent agreement with the ABC/2 method, with a median overall difference of just 1.46 mL. The algorithm was also validated in patient groups with ICH, epidural hematoma (EDH), and SDH, with agreement coefficients of 0.992, 0.983, and 0.997, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The study introduces a novel automated algorithm for calculating the volumes of various ICHs (EDH, and SDH) within CT scans. The algorithm showed excellent agreement with manual calculations and outperformed the commonly used ABC/2 method, which tends to overestimate ICH volume. The automated algorithm offers a more accurate, efficient, and time-saving approach to quantifying ICH, EDH, and SDH volumes, making it a valuable tool for clinical evaluation and decision-making.
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Effect of low fibrinogen level on in-hospital mortality and 6-month functional outcome of TBI patients, a single center experience. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:95. [PMID: 38413402 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02326-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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In patients affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI), hypofibrinogenemia within the initial hours of trauma can be expected due to vascular and inflammatory changes. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of hypofibrinogenemia on the in-hospital mortality and 6-month functional outcomes of TBI patients, admitted to Rajaee Hospital, a referral trauma center in Shiraz, Iran. This study included all TBI patients admitted to our center who had no prior history of coagulopathy or any systemic disease, were alive on arrival, and had not received any blood product before admission. On admission, hospitalization, imaging, and 6-month follow-up information of included patients were extracted from the TBI registry database. The baseline characteristics of patients with fibrinogen levels of less than 150 mg/dL were compared with the cases with higher levels. To assess the effect of low fibrinogen levels on in-hospital mortality, a uni- and multivariate was conducted between those who died in hospital and survivors. Based on the 6-month GOSE score of patients, those with GOSE < 4 (unfavorable outcome) were compared with those with a favorable outcome. A total of 3049 patients (84.3% male, 15.7% female), with a mean age of 39.25 ± 18.87, met the eligibility criteria of this study. 494 patients had fibrinogen levels < 150 mg/dl, who were mostly younger and had lower average GCS scores in comparison to cases with higher fibrinogen levels. By comparison of the patients who died during hospitalization and survivors, it was shown that fibrinogen < 150 mg/dl is among the prognostic factors for in-hospital mortality (OR:1.75, CI: 1.32:2.34, P-value < 0.001), while the comparison between patients with the favorable and unfavorable functional outcome at 6-month follow-up, was not in favor of prognostic effect of low fibrinogen level (OR: 0.80, CI: 0.58: 1.11, P-value: 0.19). Hypofibrinogenemia is associated with in-hospital mortality of TBI patients, along with known factors such as higher age and lower initial GCS score. However, it is not among the prognostic factors of midterm functional outcome.
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Development of a Novel Neurological Score Combining GCS and FOUR Scales for Assessment of Neurosurgical Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: GCS-FOUR Scale. World Neurosurg 2024; 182:e866-e871. [PMID: 38103685 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Consciousness assessment is crucial for patients with traumatic brain injury. In this study, we developed a novel scoring system combining the Glasgow coma scale (GCS) and the full outline of unresponsiveness (FOUR) and evaluated its association with the intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, mortality, and functional outcome. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the data from patients with traumatic brain injury admitted to the neurosurgical ICU of our institution during a 2-year period. The eye and motor components of the GCS and the brainstem reflex component of the FOUR were used to compute the GCS-FOUR. We performed statistical analysis to demonstrate the association between the GCS, FOUR, and GCS-FOUR and the ICU length of stay, mortality, the development of a persistent vegetative state, and desirable recovery. RESULTS A total of 140 patients were included. The mean age was 30.6 years, and 89.3% were male. All 3 scores were associated with the ICU length of stay, mortality, a persistent vegetative state, and good recovery. In terms of predicting mortality, the GCS score exhibited a slight superiority compared with the other indexes, and the GCS-FOUR score showed a slight superiority over the other indexes in predicting for good recovery. CONCLUSIONS The GCS-FOUR is a novel scoring system comparable to the GCS and FOUR regarding its association with functional status after injury, ICU length of stay, and mortality. The GCS-FOUR score provides greater neurological detail than the GCS due to the inclusion of brainstem reflexes, in addition to using the experience of healthcare providers with the GCS score compared with the FOUR in most settings.
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Machine learning-based models to predict the need for neurosurgical intervention after moderate traumatic brain injury. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1666. [PMID: 37908638 PMCID: PMC10613807 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a widespread global health issue with significant economic consequences. However, no existing model exists to predict the need for neurosurgical intervention in moderate TBI patients with positive initial computed tomography scans. This study determines the efficacy of machine learning (ML)-based models in predicting the need for neurosurgical intervention. Methods This is a retrospective study of patients admitted to the neuro-intensive care unit of Emtiaz Hospital, Shiraz, Iran, between January 2018 and December 2020. The most clinically important variables from patients that met our inclusion and exclusion criteria were collected and used as predictors. We developed models using multilayer perceptron, random forest, support vector machines (SVM), and logistic regression. To evaluate the models, their F1-score, sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were assessed using a fourfold cross-validation method. Results Based on predictive models, SVM showed the highest performance in predicting the need for neurosurgical intervention, with an F1-score of 0.83, an area under curve of 0.93, sensitivity of 0.82, specificity of 0.84, a positive predictive value of 0.83, and a negative predictive value of 0.83. Conclusion The use of ML-based models as decision-making tools can be effective in predicting with high accuracy whether neurosurgery will be necessary after moderate TBIs. These models may ultimately be used as decision-support tools to evaluate early intervention in TBI patients.
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Effect of Dexmedotomdine hydrochloride (Percedex®) on functional outcome of patients with moderate and severe traumatic brain injury. J Clin Neurosci 2023; 114:146-150. [PMID: 37421901 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2023.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is considered among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide being associated with significant social and economic burden. The best sedative regimen in TBI patients is yet to be identified. This study was designed to determine the effects of dexmedotomdine hydrochloride (Percedex®, DEX) on functional outcome of patients with moderate and severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). This was a retrospective cohort study including patients with severe (3-8) and moderate (9-13) TBI referring to a level I trauma center. We studied two groups of patients, those receiving DEX or routine sedation regimen in neurointensive care unit (NICU). The main outcome measures were the Glasgow outcome scale extended (GOSE) at 3 and 6-month. We have also recorded ICU and hospital length of stay (LOS) and the tracheostomy rate. We included 138 patients in two study groups (each including 69). The baseline characteristics were comparable between groups. DEX was associated with lower LOS in hospital (p = 0.002) and NICU (p = 0.003). The GOSE was comparable between two study groups at 3 (p = 0.245) and 6-month (p = 0.497). Multivariate regression analysis revealed that after LOS of NICU and hospital stay adjustment, DEX group experienced significantly improved 6-month GOSE with the average improvement in score of 0.92 compared to the control group (p = 0.041). DEX administration in patients with moderate and severe TBI was associated with decreased NICU and hospital LOS and improved functional outcome at 6-month.
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Effects of Serum Fibrinogen Correction on Outcome of Traumatic Cranial Surgery; A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2023; 229:107709. [PMID: 37062235 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2023.107709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is strongly associated with coagulopathy that occurs in 25-35% of patients. This complication is linked to higher mortality and morbidity. Recent lines of evidance have supported administration of fibrinogen concentrate (FC) in patients with severe TBI, while its efficacy remains controversial. In this study we aim to evaluate the effectiveness of serum fibrinogen level correction from 1.5 and 2.0 g/l to more than 2.0 g/l in patients with severe TBI undergoing traumatic cranial surgery. METHOD This randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial included trauma patients who had abbreviated injury scale (AIS) more than 3 in head and below 3 in other organs. FC was administered intravenously to patients with severe TBI undergoing TBI to correct the fibrinogen level above 2 g/l. Patients were randomly assigned to FC and control groups. The amount of intra-operative blood loss, packed cell (PC) transfusion, formation of new intracranial hemorrhage, and hemovac drainage were compared between the two study groups. RESULTS Forty-seven of 65 participants received the study intervention within 40-112 min of admission. Intra-operative PC transfusion was higher in FC group (80%) compared to control group (55.5%) while the differance was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Intra-operative blood loss was significantly higher in control group than FC group (P = 0.036). Chance of re-operation and new intracranial hematoma were not significantly different between two study groups. CONCLUSION Early delivery of FC, decreases intraoperative bleeding. Although based on our findings it has no other effect on other parameters, further multicenter studies are recommended to investigate the role of early FC administration in management of post traumatic coagulopathy.
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Prognosis prediction in traumatic brain injury patients using machine learning algorithms. Sci Rep 2023; 13:960. [PMID: 36653412 PMCID: PMC9849475 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28188-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Predicting treatment outcomes in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients is challenging worldwide. The present study aimed to achieve the most accurate machine learning (ML) algorithms to predict the outcomes of TBI treatment by evaluating demographic features, laboratory data, imaging indices, and clinical features. We used data from 3347 patients admitted to a tertiary trauma centre in Iran from 2016 to 2021. After the exclusion of incomplete data, 1653 patients remained. We used ML algorithms such as random forest (RF) and decision tree (DT) with ten-fold cross-validation to develop the best prediction model. Our findings reveal that among different variables included in this study, the motor component of the Glasgow coma scale, the condition of pupils, and the condition of cisterns were the most reliable features for predicting in-hospital mortality, while the patients' age takes the place of cisterns condition when considering the long-term survival of TBI patients. Also, we found that the RF algorithm is the best model to predict the short-term mortality of TBI patients. However, the generalized linear model (GLM) algorithm showed the best performance (with an accuracy rate of 82.03 ± 2.34) in predicting the long-term survival of patients. Our results showed that using appropriate markers and with further development, ML has the potential to predict TBI patients' survival in the short- and long-term.
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Civilian penetrating traumatic brain injury: A 5-year single-center experience. Surg Neurol Int 2023; 14:28. [PMID: 36895251 PMCID: PMC9990774 DOI: 10.25259/sni_1160_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to report the demographics and clinical features of patients with penetrating traumatic brain injury (PTBI) during the past 5 years in Rajaee Hospital, a tertiary referral trauma center in Shiraz, southern Iran. Methods We conducted a 5-year retrospective evaluation of all patients diagnosed with PTBI who were referred to Rajaee Hospital. We retrieved the following items from the hospital's database and PACS system: patients' demographics, on-admission Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), presence of trauma to other organs, duration of the hospital and ICU stay, the neurosurgical interventions, any necessity of tracheostomy, duration of ventilator dependency, the entrance point of the trauma in the skull, type of assault, length of trajectory in the brain parenchyma, the number of remaining objects in the brain, the occurrence of any hemorrhagic phenomenon, the cross of the bullet from the midline or coronal suture, and the presence of the pneumocephalus. Results A total of 59 patients with a mean age of 28.75 ± 9.40 had PTBI over the 5 years. The mortality rate was 8.5%. Stab wounds, shotguns, gunshots, and airguns were the cause of injury in 33 (56%), 14 (23.7%), 10 (17%), and 2 (3.4%) patients, respectively. The median initial GCS of patients was 15 (3-15). Intracranial hemorrhage was observed in 33 cases, subdural hematoma in 18 cases, intraventricular hemorrhage in eight cases, and subarachnoid hemorrhage in four cases. The mean duration of hospitalization was 10.05 ± 10.75 (ranging from 1 to 62 days). Furthermore, 43 patients experienced ICU admission with mean days of 6.5 ± 5.62 (1-23). The temporal and frontal regions were the most common entrance points, in 23 and 19 patients, respectively. Conclusion The incidence of PTBI is relatively low in our center, possibly due to the prohibition of possession or using warm weapons in Iran. Further, multicenter studies with larger sample sizes are needed to determine prognostic factors associated with worse clinical outcomes after PTBI.
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The effect of Vitamins C and E on clinical outcomes of patients with severe traumatic brain injury: A propensity score matching study. Surg Neurol Int 2022; 13:548. [PMID: 36600753 PMCID: PMC9805612 DOI: 10.25259/sni_932_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Vitamins C and E on mortality, intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, and Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOS-E) score of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. Methods Using data from records of patients in a retrospective cohort study, we included 1321 TBI patients, 269 treated and 1052 untreated, aged over 18 years with information on exposure (i.e., Vitamins C and E) and confounders. Age, Glasgow Coma Scale, pupil status, Rotterdam classification, blood sugar, blood pressure, international normalized ratio, and comorbidity of patients were considered as the confounding factors. Endpoints were GOS-E on follow-up, mortality, and ICU length of stay. Propensity score matching was performed to adjust the confounders. Results Based on the average treatment effect estimates, the use of Vitamins C and E reduced the risk of mortality (risk difference [RD]: -0.07; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.14--0.003) and reduced the length of ICU stay (RD -1.77 95% CI:-3.71-0.16). Furthermore, our results showed that GOS-E was improved significantly (RD: 0.09, 95% CI : 0.03-0.16). Conclusion Our study suggests that using Vitamins C and E could decrease mortality and length of ICU stay and improve the GOS-E score and functions of the patients with severe TBI. As they are safe and inexpensive medications, they can be used in routine practice in ICUs to improve the outcomes of TBI patients.
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Current Status and Outcomes of Critical Traumatic Brain Injury (GCS = 3-5) in a Developing Country: A Retrospective, Registry-Based Study. World J Surg 2022; 46:2335-2343. [PMID: 35789431 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-022-06645-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients sustaining critical TBI [initial Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) ≤ 5] generally have poor outcomes. Little is known about the frequency, mortality rate, and functional outcomes of such patients in Iran. METHODS In this retrospective, registry-based cohort study, the demographic and clinicoradiological findings of TBI patients were queried from March 21, 2017, to March 21, 2020. We included TBI patients with initial GCS of 3-5. The functional outcome was assessed using the Glasgow Outcome Score-extended 6 (GOSE-6) months after the hospital discharge. Patients were classified as having unfavorable (GOSE-6 ≤ 4) and favorable (GOSE-6 > 4) outcomes. Gathered data were compared between groups. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was done to find factors affecting the outcome. RESULTS Four hundred ninety-seven patients (mean age = 37.59 ± 17.89) were enrolled, and 69.2% had unfavorable outcomes. Elderly patients (age ≥ 65 years) were highly overrepresented among the unfavorable group. 48.9% had bilateral fixed dilated pupils (BDFP), who mostly attained unfavorable outcomes. The overall in-hospital mortality rate was 50.3%. The in-hospital mortality rate was appalling among elderly patients with BFDP and GCS 3( 90%) and GCS 4(100%). Age ≥ 65 years [odds ratio (OR) 3.45, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.19-10.04], and BFDP (OR 4.48, 95% CI 2.60-7.73) increase the odds of unfavorable outcomes according to the regression analysis. CONCLUSION The survival rate and favorable outcomes of critical TBI patients are generally poor. However, we believe that the neurotrauma surgeons should discuss with patients' proxies and explain the clinical conditions and possible outcomes.
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Effect of a Boswellia and Ginger Mixture on the Memory Dysfunction of the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial. Bull Emerg Trauma 2022; 10:157-164. [PMID: 36568722 PMCID: PMC9758704 DOI: 10.30476/beat.2022.97106.1400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Objective To study a Boswellia and ginger mixture on the memory dysfunction of the mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) patients. Methods Patients with mTBI were asked about memory impairment following the injury. One hundred mTBI patients were visited and assessed using an auditory-visual learning test (AVLT) questionnaire. By using random permuted blocks, patients were given the Memoral (a mixture of 360 mg of Boswellia and 36 mg of ginger) or placebo and were asked to consume it for a month. Patients were assessed one and three months afterward using the second and third steps of AVLT, respectively. Results One hundred patients were included in the study and divided into control and intervention groups. The mean age of the patients was 36.83±14.71, and there were no significant differences between the two groups (p=0.41). There were no statistically significant differences in the baseline scores of different AVLT parameters between the two groups. All patients had improvements in different parameters after three months. But some factors include the scores' change in total learning, retroactive interference score, forgetting rate, and net positive score were significantly higher in treatment groups at one-month and three-month follow-ups compared to the placebo group. In contrast, word span and hit parameters had the same pattern of improvement in both groups. Conclusion The herbal medication can have a satisfactory effect on eliminating post-mTBI memory dysfunction while having no considerable adverse effects. The effect of these components can also be sustained after a two-month timeframe. These results may assist patients to have less mental involvement.
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A machine learning model for predicting favorable outcome in severe traumatic brain injury patients after 6 months. Acute Crit Care 2021; 37:45-52. [PMID: 34762793 PMCID: PMC8918709 DOI: 10.4266/acc.2021.00486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI), which occurs commonly worldwide, is among the more costly of health and socioeconomic problems. Accurate prediction of favorable outcome in severe TBI patients could assist with optimizing treatment procedures, predicting clinical outcomes, and result in substantial economic savings. In this study, we examined the capability of a machine learning-based model in predicting "favorable" or "unfavorable" outcome after 6 months in severe TBI patients using only parameters measured on admission. Three models were developed using logistic regression, random forest, and support vector machines trained on parameters recorded from 2,381 severe TBI patients admitted to the neuro-intensive care unit of Rajaee (Emtiaz) Hospital (Shiraz, Iran) between 2015 and 2017. Model performance was evaluated using three indices: sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and area under the curve (AUC). Ten-fold cross-validation method was used to estimate these indices. Overall, the developed models showed excellent performance with AUC >0.81, sensitivity and specificity of > 0.78. The top-three factors important in predicting 6-month post-trauma survival status in TBI patients are "GCS motor response," "pupillary reactivity," and "age." Machine learning techniques might be used to predict the 6-month outcome in TBI patients using only the parameters measured on admission when the machine learning is trained using a large data set.
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Effects of adhesion barrier gel on functional outcomes of patients with lumbar disc herniation surgery; A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. Heliyon 2021; 7:e07286. [PMID: 34189319 PMCID: PMC8220332 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is persistent pain and disability following lumbar laminectomy which is associated with decreased quality of life and disability and has been reported in up to 40% of the patients undergoing lumbar laminectomy. Several approaches have been introduced to reduce the rate of the FBSS. Among these, applying anti-adhesive barrier gels have been studied with interest with controversial results. The aim of the current study was to determine the effects of anti-adhesive barrier gels on functional outcome and recurrence of patients undergoing lumbar disc surgery. We searched databases including EMBASE, PUBMED, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and scholar databases until November 2019. To assess the heterogeneity across included studies was used Cochran's Q and I-square (I2) statistics. Standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% CI between were used to estimate pooled effect sizes. Out of 4507, 10 clinical trials found to be appropriate for current meta-analysis. The pooled results of included clinical trials indicated that adhesion barrier gel significantly decreased leg pain (LP) (SMD = −0.31; 95% CI, −0.60, −0.03; P = 0.032; I2: 59.2%) among patients with lumbar disc herniation surgery. Back pain (BP) (SMD = −0.03; 95% CI, −0.23, 0.16; P = 0.734; I2: 40.2%), and Oswestry disability index (ODI) (SMD = −0.11; 95% CI, −0.27, 0.05; P = 0.178; I2: 0.0%), were not significantly affected following adhesion barrier gel application. Application of adhesion barrier gel in single level lumbar disc surgery is associated with deceased leg pain. However, its application does not affect the low back pain, disability and gate. Further, larger randomized clinical trials are required.
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Application of Brain Perfusion SPECT in the Evaluation of Response to Zolpidem Therapy in Consciousness Disorder Due to Traumatic Brain Injury. Indian J Nucl Med 2021; 35:315-320. [PMID: 33642756 PMCID: PMC7905279 DOI: 10.4103/ijnm.ijnm_97_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a critical health problem with various comorbidities and socioeconomic consequences. Tending to increase in recent decades, TBI results in more cases of consciousness disorders including vegetative state (VS)/minimally conscious state (MCS). However, no definite or effective treatment still exists for these conditions. The aim of this article is to study the effects of zolpidem in patients with VS caused by TBI by using brain perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Materials and Methods: This was a prospective clinical trial on a cohort of patients with VS. We evaluated the TBI database to find VS/MCS patients, between the ages of 20 and 65 years. We received written consent from their family members prior to enrollment and compared their clinical status and brain perfusion SPECT prior and after 2 weeks of zolpidem therapy. Results: Among the 12 patients included in this study, six patients changed to MCS after 2 weeks. Comparison of their motor score, revealed a statistically significant difference (2.08 vs. 3.75, P = 0.007, respectively). None of the quantitative or qualitative brain perfusion parameters showed any differences after zolpidem therapy. However, the perfusion pattern, with focal or multifocal cortical defects, was significantly more prevalent in the responder group (five patients vs. one patient, P = 0.015). Conclusion: Zolpidem therapy may improve consciousness levels and motor function in a considerable portion of VS patients with TBI. This study showed that the presence of focal brain perfusion defect can predict response to zolpidem.
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Early versus Late Surgical Decompression for Thoracic and Thoracolumbar Spinal Cord Injury in 73 Patients. Neurotrauma Rep 2020; 1:78-87. [PMID: 34223533 PMCID: PMC8240887 DOI: 10.1089/neur.2020.0027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Convincing clinical evidence exists to support early surgical decompression in the setting of cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). However, clinical evidence on the effect of early surgery in patients with thoracic and thoracolumbar (from T1 to L1 [T1–L1]) SCI is lacking and a critical knowledge gap remains. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of early (<24 h) compared with late (24–72 h) decompressive surgery after T1–L1 SCI. From 2010 to 2018, patients (≥16 years of age) with acute T1–L1 SCI presenting to a single trauma center were randomized to receive either early (<24 h) or late (24–72 h) surgical decompression. The primary outcome was an ordinal change in American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale (AIS) grade at 12-month follow-up. Secondary outcomes included complications and change in ASIA motor score (AMS) at 12 months. Outcome assessors were blinded to treatment assignment. Of 73 individuals whose treatment followed the study protocol, 37 received early surgery and 36 underwent late surgery. The mean age was 29.74 ± 11.4 years. In the early group 45.9% of patients and in the late group 33.3% of patients had a ≥1-grade improvement in AIS (odds ratio [OR] 1.70, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.66-4.39, p = 0.271); significantly more patients in the early (24.3%) than late (5.6%) surgery group had a ≥2-grade improvement in AIS (OR 5.46, 95% CI: 1.09-27.38, p = 0.025). There was no statistically significant difference in the secondary outcome measures. Surgical decompression within 24 h of acute traumatic T1–L1 SCI is safe and is associated with improved neurological outcome, defined as at least a 2-grade improvement in AIS at 12 months.
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Intravenous Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) for Postcraniotomy Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. World Neurosurg 2019; 134:569-576. [PMID: 31756498 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.11.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acute pain control after supratentorial craniotomy is considered among the most important indicators of postoperative recovery. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of intravenous acetaminophen on postcraniotomy pain. METHODS We searched databases including Embase, Scopus, Medline, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science until April 2019. Cochran Q test and I2 statistic were used to assess the heterogeneity across included clinical trials. Standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to estimate pooled effect sizes. RESULTS Out of 479 reports, 5 randomized controlled trials met the inclusion criteria and were appropriate for our meta-analysis, which included a total of 2635 patients. The pooled results of included clinical trials indicated that paracetamol intake significantly decreased rescue dose (SMD, -0.67; 95% CI, -1.15 to -0.19; P < 0.01; I2 = 90.0%), total dosage of rescue (SMD, -0.78; 95% CI, -1.18 to -0.37; P < 0.01; I2 = 86.0%), intensive care unit length of stay (SMD, -0.24; 95% CI, -0.44 to -0.04; P = 0.01; I2 = 0.0%), and visual analog scale score (SMD, -0.16; 95% CI, -0.31 to -0.00; P = 0.04; I2 = 71.7%) and increased patient satisfaction (SMD, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.14-0.43; P < 0.01; I2 = 10.2%) among patients with craniotomy. Time to rescue (SMD, 0.21; 95% CI, -0.42 to 0.85; P = 0.51; I2 = 94.3%) and hospital length of stay (SMD, -0.04; 95% CI, -0.24 to 0.16; P = 0.69; I2 = 0.0%) did not significantly change after paracetamol intake. CONCLUSIONS The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that preoperative intravenous administration of acetaminophen is associated with decreased postoperative pain, need for rescue analgesics, and dosages of analgesics after craniotomy surgery.
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Determinants of reoperation after decompressive craniectomy in patients with traumatic brain injury: A comparative study. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2019; 181:1-6. [PMID: 30954701 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Reoperation after decompressive craniectomy (DC) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a dilemma and the risk factors are to be identified. The aim of the current study was to determine the determinants and risk factors of reoperation after DC in patients with TBI. PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective case-controlled study was conducted during a 4-year period from September 2013 to October 2017 in a level I trauma center affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in southern Iran. We included all the adult (≥18 years) patients with TBI who underwent primary or secondary DC in our center during the study period. Those who underwent reoperation were compared to those who underwent DC only regarding the demographic findings, clinical features and neuroimaging findings. A univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the determining factors of reoperation. RESULTS Overall we included 371 patients with mean age of 36.45 ± 14.18 years. Among the patients there were 325 (87.6%) men and 46 (12.4%) women. The reoperation in patients undergoing DC due to TBI was associated with primary DC (p = 0.039) and higher Marshall grade (p = 0.027). Those who underwent reoperation after DC for TBI had significantly higher ICU (p = 0.007) and hospital LOS (p = 0.001) and lower 6-month GOSE (p = 0.010). Age (p < 0.001), GCS (p < 0.001) and pupils (p = 0.027) were predictors of outcome in reoperation group. Reoperation in primary DC group was associated with pupil reactivity (p = 0.002) and number of episodes with INR above 1.5 (p = 0.037) Conclusion: Reoperation after DC for TBI is associated with primary DC, and Marshall grade. The reoperation after DC is associated with worse outcome and longer ICU and hospital stay. The age, GCS and pupil reactivity are the main predictors of outcome in those with reoperation after DC for TBI.
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Outcome Determinants of Decompressive Craniectomy in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury; A Single Center Experience from Southern Iran. Bull Emerg Trauma 2017; 5:190-196. [PMID: 28795064 PMCID: PMC5547207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Revised: 06/06/2017] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the determinants of outcome in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) undergoing decompressive craniectomy (DC) in a large level I trauma center in southern Iran. METHODS This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted during an 18-month period from 2013 to 2014 in Shahid Rajaei hospital, a Level I trauma center in Southern Iran. Patients with TBI who had undergone DC were included and the medical charts were reviewed regarding demographics, clinical, radiological and outcome characteristics. The outcome was determined by extended Glasgow outcome scale (GOS-E) after one year of surgery. The variables were compared between those with favorable and unfavorable outcome to investigate the outcome determinants. RESULTS Overall 142 patients with mean age of 34.8 ± 15.5 (ranging from 15 to 85) years were included. There were 127 (89.4%) men and 15 (10.6%) women among the patients. After 1-year, the mortality rate was 58 (40.8%) and 8 (5.6%) patients were persistent vegetative state. The final outcome was found to be unfavorable in 77 (54.2%) patients. Unfavorable outcome was associated with lower GCS on admission (p<0.001) as well as occurrence of postoperative hydrocephalus (p=0.011). Formation of the postoperative subdural hygroma after the operation was found to be associated with favorable outcome (p=0.019). CONCLUSION DC in patients with TBI is associated with favorable outcome in most of them. On admission GCS, postoperative hydrocephalus and presence of postoperative subdural hygroma are among the important predictors of outcome in TBI patients undergoing DC.
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In Reply to "Intracranial Pressure Monitoring in Traumatic Brain Injury". World Neurosurg 2017; 100:704-705. [PMID: 28437883 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.01.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Experience with Traumatic Brain Injury: Is Early Tracheostomy Associated with Better Prognosis? World Neurosurg 2017; 103:88-93. [PMID: 28254541 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.02.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2016] [Revised: 02/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In this study we compared the effects of early tracheostomy (ET) versus late tracheostomy on traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related outcomes and prognosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS Data on 152 TBI patients with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of ≤8, admitted to Rajaee Hospital between March 1, 2014 and August 23, 2015, were collected. Rajaee Hospital is the main referral trauma center in southern Iran and is affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Patients who had tracheostomy before or at the sixth day of their admission were considered as ET, and those who had tracheostomy after the sixth day of admission were considered as late tracheostomy. RESULTS Patients with ET had a significantly lower hospital stay (46.4 vs. 38.6 days; P = 0.048) and intensive care unit stay (34.9 vs. 26.7 days; P = 0.003). Mortality rates were not significantly different between the 2 groups (P > 0.99). Although not statistically significant, favorable outcomes (Glasgow Outcome Scale >4) were higher and ventilator-associated pneumonia rates were lower among the ET group (P = 0.346 and P = 492, respectively). Multivariate analysis showed that ET significantly improves 6-month prognosis (Glasgow Outcome Scale >4) (odds ratio = 2.535; 95% confidence interval: 1.030-6.237). Higher age was inversely associated with favorable prognosis (odds ratio = -0.958; confidence interval: 0.936-0.981). Glasgow Coma Scale and Rotterdam score did not show any effect on 6-month prognosis. CONCLUSION Despite previous concern regarding increased mortality rates among patients who undergo ET, performing a tracheostomy for patients with severe TBI <6 days after their hospital admission, in addition to decreasing hospital and intensive care unit stays, will improve patient prognosis.
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Effects of cerebrolysin on functional recovery in patients with severe disability after traumatic brain injury: A historical cohort study. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2017; 152:34-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2016.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2016] [Revised: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 11/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Massive Pneumocephalus and Pneumorrhachis after Severe Skull Base Fracture. Bull Emerg Trauma 2016; 4:248-249. [PMID: 27878133 PMCID: PMC5118580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Revised: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Role of Intracranial Pressure Monitoring in Management of Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Results of a Large Level I Trauma Center in Southern Iran. World Neurosurg 2016; 94:120-125. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.06.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 06/28/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Appendiceal Hemangioma, Mimicking Acute Appendicitis in a 17-Year-Old Girl. Rare Tumors 2016; 8:6208. [PMID: 27441077 PMCID: PMC4935826 DOI: 10.4081/rt.2016.6208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Revised: 01/12/2016] [Accepted: 01/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Epithelial tumors of appendix are not so common, and mesenchymal tumors of the appendix are even less common. Capillary hemangioma of the appendix is an extremely rare event and to the best of our knowledge only 4 cases have been reported in the English literature so far. In this case report we want to explain our experience with an extremely rare occurrence of capillary hemangioma of appendix in a 17-year-old girl presented with right lower quadrant pain that was operated with the clinical impression of acute appendicitis. The patient has been operated as a routine appendectomy with a completely uneventful postoperative period.
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Early versus late surgical decompression for traumatic thoracic/thoracolumbar (T1-L1) spinal cord injured patients. Primary results of a randomized controlled trial at one year follow-up. NEUROSCIENCES (RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA) 2014; 19:183-91. [PMID: 24983279 PMCID: PMC4727651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of surgical decompression <24 (early) versus 24-72 hours (late) in thoracic/thoracolumbar traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). METHODS A randomized controlled trial (RCT) of 35 T1-L1 TSCI patients including early (n=16) and late (n=19) surgical decompression was conducted in the neurosurgery department of Shahid Rajaee Hospital from September 2010. Pre- and postoperative American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale (AIS), ASIA motor/sensory scores, length of hospitalization, complications, postoperative vertebral height restoration/rebuilding and angle reduction, and 12-month loss of height restoration/rebuilding and angle reduction were evaluated. RESULTS Sixteen patients (46%) had complete TSCI. No AIS change was seen in 17 (52%) patients. Complete TSCI patients had no motor improvement. The AIS change in this group was solely due to increased sensory scores. For incomplete TSCI, the mean motor score improved from 77 (± 22) to 92 (± 12) in early, and from 68 (± 22) to 82 (± 16) in late surgery. One deep vein thrombosis was observed in each group. There were 2 wound infections, one CSF leak, one case of meningitis, and one decubitus ulcer in the late surgery group. Six screw revisions were required. CONCLUSION Our primary results show overall AIS and motor score improvement in both groups. Motor improvement was only observed in incomplete TSCI. Two-grade improvements in AIS were seen in 3 early, and one late surgery patient.
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Primary report for a randomized controlled trial of traumatic spinal cord injured patients from T1 to L1 - description of the surgical decompression in two groups of before 24 hours and 24 to 72 hours. J Inj Violence Res 2012. [PMCID: PMC3571553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: There is no clear evidence that early decompression following spinal cord injury (SCI) improves neurologic outcome. In this primary report for prospective, randomized clinical trial, 35 selected spinal cord injured patients with traumatic thoracolumbar spinal cord injury were randomly assigned to early surgery (before 24 hours); and late surgery (24–72 hours). Methods: Seventeen patients were assigned to the early and 18 to the late surgery. Twenty-five patients (71.4%) were male. Mean age of patients was 34 ± 12 years old. The most common levels of SCI were L1, T12, and T11 in 34%, 29%, and 11%, respectively. Sixteen (62.5%) had complete SCI (American Spinal Injury Association Impaired Scale (AIS) A. Number of patients with AIS B, C, D and E were 6, 5, 4, and 4, respectively. Follow-up of patients showed AIS A, B, C, D, and E in 7, 12, 4, 5, and 6 patients, respectively. One patient (3%) was deteriorated who was from the early surgery group. No change in neurologic deficit was seen in 12 patients (34%). Eighteen patients (52%) improved one AIS grade, 8 were early and 10 late surgery. Three patients (9%) improved two AIS grades all were early surgery. Not available follow-up data for one patient (3%). Results: Only 3/7 patients with AIS A in early surgery had one AIS grade improvement. In late surgery, 6/9 patients with AIS A had just one AIS grade improvement. Mean duration of hospitalization for all SCI patients were 11 ± 10 days, which was 8 ± 8 days for early and 14±12 days for late surgery. Conclusions: Complications were two deaths, one in early surgery because of pulmonary emboli. Second death was in late surgery with unknown etiology. Two cases had deep vein thrombosis in early surgery. In late surgery, three cases had cerebrospinal fluid leak, meningitis and wound infection. Number of patients was not enough for comparing two surgery groups. However, both early and late surgery groups had some improvement in almost half of SCI patients. Keywords: Randomized controlled trial, Traumatic spinal cord injury, Thoracolumbar, Surgical decompression, Time
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233 DOES OUTPATIENT PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT LEAD TO BETTER CONTROL OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IN OLDER ADULTS? J Investig Med 2005. [DOI: 10.2310/6650.2005.00006.232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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