[HTML][HTML] Comparison of artificial neural network and logistic regression models for prediction of mortality in head trauma based on initial clinical data

B Eftekhar, K Mohammad, HE Ardebili… - BMC medical informatics …, 2005 - Springer
Background In recent years, outcome prediction models using artificial neural network and
multivariable logistic regression analysis have been developed in many areas of health care …

Virtual Reality angiogram vs 3-dimensional printed angiogram as an educational tool—a comparative study

D Bairamian, S Liu, B Eftekhar - Neurosurgery, 2019 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND Three-dimensional (3D) visualization of the neurovascular structures has
helped preoperative surgical planning. 3D printed models and virtual reality (VR) devices are …

[HTML][HTML] Are the distributions of variations of circle of Willis different in different populations?–Results of an anatomical study and review of literature

B Eftekhar, M Dadmehr, S Ansari, M Ghodsi… - BMC neurology, 2006 - Springer
Background Previous studies have proposed correlation between variants of the cerebral
arterial circle (also known as circle of Willis) and some cerebrovascular diseases. Differences …

A smartphone app to assist scalp localization of superficial supratentorial lesions

B Eftekhar - World neurosurgery, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Neuronavigation is an established technology in neurosurgery. In parts of the
world and certain circumstances in which neuronavigation is not easily available or affordable…

Prognostic factors in the persistence of posttraumatic epilepsy after penetrating head injuries sustained in war

B Eftekhar, MA Sahraian, B Nouralishahi, A Khaji… - Journal of …, 2009 - thejns.org
Object The goal of this paper was to investigate the long-term outcome and the possible
prognostic factors that might have influenced the persistence of posttraumatic epilepsy after …

Comparing logistic models based on modified GCS motor component with other prognostic tools in prediction of mortality: results of study in 7226 trauma patients

B Eftekhar, MR Zarei, M Ghodsi, K MoezArdalan… - Injury, 2005 - Elsevier
A simple reproducible and sensitive prognostic trauma tool is still needed. In this article we
have introduced modified GCS motor response (MGMR) and evaluated the performance of …

Prophylactic administration of ceftriaxone for the prevention of meningitis after traumatic pneumocephalus: results of a clinical trial

B Eftekhar, M Ghodsi, F Nejat, E Ketabchi… - Journal of …, 2004 - thejns.org
Object. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of the prophylactic use of
ceftriaxone for the prevention of meningitis in patients with acute traumatic pneumocephalus. …

App-assisted external ventricular drain insertion

B Eftekhar - Journal of neurosurgery, 2016 - thejns.org
The freehand technique for insertion of an external ventricular drain (EVD) is based on fixed
anatomical landmarks and does not take individual variations into consideration. A patient-…

Surgical simulation software for insertion of pedicle screws

B Eftekhar, M Ghodsi, E Ketabchi, S Rasaee - Neurosurgery, 2002 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVE: As the first step toward finding noninvasive alternatives to the traditional
methods of surgical training, we have developed a small, stand-alone computer program that …

The relationship between Glasgow coma/outcome scores and abnormal CT scan findings in chronic subdural hematoma

A Amirjamshidi, B Eftekhar, M Abouzari… - Clinical neurology and …, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is one of the most frequent types of
intracranial hemorrhage. We evaluated the independent association between abnormal CT …