Tumour angiogenesis is a complex process based upon a sequence of interactions between
tumour cells and endothelial cells. To model tumour/endothelial-cell interactions, we co-…

BACKGROUND: Outcome assessment for the management of Chiari malformation type 1 is
difficult because of the lack of a reliable and specific surgical outcome assessment scale. …

BACKGROUND: En bloc resection of primary sacral tumors has a demonstrated survival
benefit. Total and high sacral amputations are traditionally performed by using a staged anterior …

OBJECTIVE Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a common problem leading to morbidity
and an increased hospital stay. There are limited data regarding its baseline incidence in …

… Reviewed submitted version of manuscript: Yassari, Nakhla, Sciubba. Approved the final
version of the manuscript on behalf of all authors: Yassari. Statistical analysis: De la Garza …

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission
of SARS-CoV-2 is a major contributor to the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontline healthcare …

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition associated with significant morbidity and
mortality. Despite advances in diagnostic medicine, early recognition of SEAs remains elusive…

Object. Interest has developed in the use of magnesium (Mg ++ ) as a neuroprotectant and
antivasospastic agent. Magnesium may increase cerebral blood flow (CBF) and reduce the …

OBJECTIVE The use of intraoperative stereotactic navigation has become more available in
spine surgery. The authors undertook this study to assess the utility of intraoperative CT …

Background The relatively decreased time spent in the operating room and overall reduction
in cases performed by neurosurgical trainees as a result of duty-hour restrictions demands …