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Demyelination in degenerative cervical myelopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of autopsy and imaging studies.

Neurosurg RevSep 9, 2026Open access

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the prevalence of demyelination in degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) using autopsy and imaging studies.

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Understanding the role of demyelination in DCM can enhance the comprehension of disease progression and inform potential therapeutic strategies.

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Efficacy and safety of middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis focusing on time of intervention.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) in adults with chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH).

Neurosurg RevSep 8, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Clinical efficacy of uniportal and biportal endoscopic ULBD techniques in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis.

This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of unilateral endoscopic (UE) and unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) techniques for unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression in 60 patients with lumbar…

Braz J Med Biol ResSep 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Prevalence of unruptured intracranial aneurysms according to comorbidities, risk factors, country, and time period: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence of unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) across various comorbidities and risk factors, analyzing data from 316,131 participants.

Lancet NeurolSep 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgery

Timing of aneurysm repair and clinical outcomes after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review.

This systematic review examined the relationship between timing of aneurysm repair and clinical outcomes in adults with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH).

J NeurolSep 9, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)

Anatomical determinants of sphenoid sinus volume: insights from a meta-analysis of observational studies.

This meta-analysis examined the anatomical determinants of sphenoid sinus volume across 27 studies with 1263 observations. The pooled mean total sphenoid sinus volume was 9.30 cm³, with significant increases observed…

Surg Radiol AnatSep 2, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgery

Medical Errors and Complications in Neurointervention: Underreported and Underestimated? A Systematic Review.

This systematic review analyzed medical errors and complications (MEAC) in neurointervention, focusing on outpatient settings. From 174 studies involving 60,812 patients, the overall complication rate was 17.2%.

AJNR Am J NeuroradiolSep 2, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgery

Cost-Effectiveness of Decompressive Craniectomy in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Systematic Review of Economic Studies.

This systematic review evaluated the cost-effectiveness of decompressive craniectomy (DC) in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Brain BehavSep 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRadiology (Diagnostic)

Single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery vs. hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for resected brain metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery (SF-SRS) versus hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (HF-SRT) in adults with resected brain…

Neurosurg RevSep 5, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgery

Presentation, management, and outcomes of anterior inferior cerebellar artery dissecting and fusiform aneurysms: a systematic review and institutional case series.

Dissecting and fusiform aneurysms of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) are rare and poorly characterized lesions.

Neurosurg RevSep 8, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgery

Pressure-controlled active CSF irrigation versus non-pressure-controlled management following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review and comparative meta-analysis of DCI and safety outcomes.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness and safety of pressure-controlled cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) irrigation versus non-pressure-controlled management in patients with aneurysmal…

Neurosurg RevSep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Magnesium administration for vasospasm prevention in acute aneurysmal SAH: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.

This multicenter randomized controlled trial investigated the effect of magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄) on cerebral vasospasm (CV) prevention in 121 patients with acute aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH).

Neurosurg RevSep 8, 2026Open accessRead summary

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