Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of lightwand-guided tracheal puncture for
percutaneous tracheostomy. Methods: The desired puncture site was marked on the skin of the …

Brain abscess due to listeria monocytogenes mainly involves the cerebral hemispheres.
Cerebellar abscess is an infrequent event, which could lead to rapid neurological deterioration …

The coexistence of myelomeningocele (MMC) and split cord malformation (SCM) is a well-known
phenomenon. The SCM is usually above or at the level of the MMC. Split cord …

While peripheral nerves demonstrate the capacity for axonal regeneration, outcome following
injury remains relatively poor, especially following prolonged denervation. Since axon-…

4. The first line of management is a. Assurance of the family and physiotherapy of involved
arm b. Early surgery in the first 2 months c. Splint of the involved arm to prevent further injury d…

We report a case of left upper trunk neuropraxia following an uneventful case of lumbar spine
fixation and fusion performed in the prone position. The cause of the injury was believed to …

Nerve transfers are becoming used increasingly for repair of severe nerve injures, especially
brachial plexus injuries, where the proximal spinal nerve roots have been avulsed from the …

Management of sciatic nerve injuries can be difficult for surgeons without a special interest
in nerve surgery as they would only treat a handful of such cases for many years. Sciatic …

Background MHC-I expression is a crucial factor in cancer immunity, and its regulations can
impact tumor progression and recurrence. The mechanism through which glioblastoma use …

A 42-year-old farmer was lifting a hay bale and experienced a sudden onset of sharp pain
radiating down his left leg. Over the ensuing week, the pain became less pronounced, but was …