Adam Polifka
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Walker E, Srienc A, Lew D, Guniganti R, Lanzino G, Brinjikji W, et al.
Neurosurg Focus
. 2024 Mar;
56(3):E8.
PMID: 38428013
Objective: Borden-Shucart type I dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) lack cortical venous drainage and occasionally necessitate intervention depending on patient symptoms. Conversion is the rare transformation of a low-grade dAVF to...
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Elawady S, Saway B, Matsukawa H, Uchida K, Lin S, Maier I, et al.
J Stroke
. 2024 Feb;
26(1):95-103.
PMID: 38326708
Background And Purpose: Outcomes following mechanical thrombectomy (MT) are strongly correlated with successful recanalization, traditionally defined as modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (mTICI) ≥2b. This retrospective cohort study aimed to...
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Orscelik A, Matsukawa H, Elawady S, Sowlat M, Cunningham C, Zandpazandi S, et al.
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis
. 2023 Dec;
33(2):107528.
PMID: 38134550
Background: The influence of Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) on outcomes following mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients with low ASPECTS remains unknown. In this...
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Knudsen R, Polifka A, Markut K, Price C, Mohamed B
Cureus
. 2023 Nov;
15(10):e46836.
PMID: 37954746
This case report presents the perioperative optimization pathway of a frail octogenarian who underwent multilevel lumbar spinal fusion surgery. This patient was enrolled in a multimodal prehabilitation program for frail...
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Porche K, Vaziri S, Stein A, Awan O, Kubilis P, Lipori P, et al.
Neurosurg Focus
. 2023 Sep;
55(3):E8.
PMID: 37657101
Objective: Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a common clinical degenerative disease treated with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), which seriously impacts quality of life and causes severe disability. The...
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Abecassis I, Almallouhi E, Chalhoub R, Helal A, Naidugari J, Al Kasab S, et al.
Interv Neuroradiol
. 2023 Aug;
:15910199231196451.
PMID: 37593806
Introduction: Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is an established treatment for large vessel occlusion strokes with a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score of 6 or higher. Data pertaining...
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Melnick K, Porche K, Sriram S, Goutnik M, Cuneo M, Murad G, et al.
J Neurosurg Spine
. 2023 Jul;
39(4):600-606.
PMID: 37410606
Objective: Telemedicine encounters are expanding in utility for outpatient care and evaluation, partially as a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is unclear if telemedicine evaluation is comparable to in-person...
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Webb M, Essibayi M, Al Kasab S, Maier I, Psychogios M, Grossberg J, et al.
Neurosurgery
. 2023 Jun;
93(5):1168-1179.
PMID: 37377425
Background: Mechanical thrombectomy failure (MTF) occurs in approximately 15% of cases. Objective: To investigate factors that predict MTF. Methods: This was a retrospective review of prospectively collected data from the...
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Porche K, Yan S, Mehkri Y, Sriram S, MacNeil A, Melnick K, et al.
J Neurosurg Spine
. 2023 Apr;
39(2):216-227.
PMID: 37119104
Objective: The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol is a comprehensive, multifaceted approach aimed at improving postoperative outcomes. It incorporates a range of strategies to promote early and more effective...
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Laurent D, Lucke-Wold B, Pierre K, Bardhi O, Yue S, Brennan M, et al.
Neurocirugia (Astur : Engl Ed)
. 2023 Feb;
34(2):53-59.
PMID: 36754760
Introduction: National and international trends continue to show greater emphasis on endovascular techniques for the treatment of cerebrovascular disease. The cerebrovascular neurosurgeon however must be adequately equipped to treat these...