Self‐expanding versus balloon expandable stent for intracranial arterial stenosis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | Neuroimaging

Abstract Background and Purpose There are limited data regarding the comparison of balloon expandable stents (BES) and self-expanding stents (SES) for the treatment of intracranial arterial stenosis. Methods We conducted a systematic review to identify studies that...

Distinguishing multicystic from focal encephalomalacia on delayed MRI in children with term hypoxic ischemic injury

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Saturday, January 13, 2024 | Neuroimaging

Abstract Background and Purpose To define cystic patterns resulting from term hypoxic ischemic injury (HII) on delayed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and determine associated HII patterns and lesions that reflect the severity of injury, from a database of African...

A novel fully automated method for measuring ASPECTS to improve stroke diagnosis: Comparison to traditional ASPECTS

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | Neuroimaging

Abstract Background and Purpose To compare the accuracy of subjective Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (sASPECTS) evaluation and that of an automated prototype software (aASPECTS) on nonenhanced CT (NECT) in patients with early anterior territory stroke and...

The distribution pattern of nerve enlargement in clinical subtypes of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | Neuroimaging

Abstract Background and Purpose We aim to investigate nerve enlargement patterns and their correlation with clinical subtypes and treatment response using nerve ultrasound in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). Methods Between March 2015...

Choroid plexus vascular reactivity in moyamoya: Implications for choroid plexus regulation in ischemic stress

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | Neuroimaging

Abstract Background and Purpose Choroid plexus (ChP) hyperemia has been observed in patients with intracranial vasculopathy and to reduce following successful surgical revascularization. This observation may be attributable to impaired vascular reserve of the ChP or...

Transorbital sonography in idiopathic intracranial hypertension: Single‐center study, systematic review and meta‐analysis

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | Neuroimaging

Abstract Background and Purpose Transorbital sonography (TOS) provides a noninvasive tool to detect intracranial pressure by assessing optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) and optic disc elevation (ODE). The utility of TOS in the diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial...