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Surgical Management Of Fungal Vertebral Osteomyelitis, Benjamin M. Zussman, Bs, David L. Penn, Ms, James S. Harrop, Md
Surgical Management Of Fungal Vertebral Osteomyelitis, Benjamin M. Zussman, Bs, David L. Penn, Ms, James S. Harrop, Md
JHN Journal
Fungal vertebral osteomyelitis (FVO) is an uncommon but aggressive disease that may cause spinal instability, neurological insult, and possible death. Little data about treatment strategies and patient outcomes exist. A retrospective review of medical and surgical management with follow-up of this disease was performed.
Mis Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery: Five-Level Fusion Through A Novel Cervical Tube, Ashwini Sharan Md, Mitchell A. Hardenbrook, Md, John K. Ratliff Md, James Harrop, Md
Mis Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery: Five-Level Fusion Through A Novel Cervical Tube, Ashwini Sharan Md, Mitchell A. Hardenbrook, Md, John K. Ratliff Md, James Harrop, Md
JHN Journal
Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques to the spine have focused mainly on the lumbar region. Many reports exist on the ability to decompress the neural structures in the lumbar and thoracic spine both via an anterior and posterior approach. Familiarity with these techniques now allows one or two level interbody and pedicle fusions, and treatment of trauma through MIS approaches. Controversy exists as to the efficacy of these techniques because direct studies comparing MIS approaches with open techniques are lacking. However, proponents of these techniques site smaller incision, less muscle retraction, less blood loss, shorter length of stay and better …
Bevacizumab: A Controversial Agent Against High-Grade Gliomas, Sussan Salas, Md, Miguel Guzman, Md, Kevin Judy, Md
Bevacizumab: A Controversial Agent Against High-Grade Gliomas, Sussan Salas, Md, Miguel Guzman, Md, Kevin Judy, Md
JHN Journal
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common primary malignant brain tumor in adults. Despite the current regimen of surgical resection with subsequent external beam radiotherapy and temozolomide, mean survival is 14.6 months and 2-year survival is 26%. GBM is a highly vascular tumor, a result of its increased expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) compared to other brain tumors. VEGF promotes endothelial cell proliferation, and is thought to have a pivotal role during tumor progression. Multiple treatment modalities have targeted VEGF and VEGF receptors (VEGFTs) due to their essential roles in the regulation of angiogenic processes. Bevacizumab is a …