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Unveiling The Potential Application Of Intraoperative Brain Smear For Brain Tumor Diagnosis In Low-Middle-Income Countries: A Comprehensive Systematic Review, Muhammad Shakir, Ahmed Altaf, Hawra Hussain, Syed Muhammad Aqeel Abidi, Zoey Petitt, Mahnoor Tariq, Ahmed Gilani, Syed Ather Enam
Unveiling The Potential Application Of Intraoperative Brain Smear For Brain Tumor Diagnosis In Low-Middle-Income Countries: A Comprehensive Systematic Review, Muhammad Shakir, Ahmed Altaf, Hawra Hussain, Syed Muhammad Aqeel Abidi, Zoey Petitt, Mahnoor Tariq, Ahmed Gilani, Syed Ather Enam
Section of Neurosurgery
Background: Immediate intraoperative histopathological examination of tumor tissue is indispensable for a neurosurgeon to track surgical resection. A brain smear is a simple, rapid, and cost-effective technique, particularly important in the diagnosis of brain tumors. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of intraoperative brain smear in the diagnosis of brain tumors in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), while also evaluating its sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and overall accuracy.
Methods: A comprehensive search of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The retrieved articles were independently screened by two reviewers. The …
Depression In Adult Patients With Primary Brain Tumours: A Review Of Independent Risk Factors, Anum Sadruddin Pidani, Aaida Mumtaz Rao, Muhammad Shahzad Shamim
Depression In Adult Patients With Primary Brain Tumours: A Review Of Independent Risk Factors, Anum Sadruddin Pidani, Aaida Mumtaz Rao, Muhammad Shahzad Shamim
Section of Neurosurgery
Depression is considered an under-diagnosed problem, especially in patients with malignancies. Patients with brain tumours in particular, have a relatively higher risk of developing depression, which is multifactorial. Herein, the authors review the recent literature on the prevalence of depression in patients with brain tumours, and explore the various risk factors involved.
Use Of Preoperative Apparent Diffusion Coefficients To Predict Brain Tumor Grade, Aneela Darbar, Muhammad Waqas, Syed Faaiz Enam, Shaikh D. Mahmood
Use Of Preoperative Apparent Diffusion Coefficients To Predict Brain Tumor Grade, Aneela Darbar, Muhammad Waqas, Syed Faaiz Enam, Shaikh D. Mahmood
Section of Neurosurgery
Introduction: The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) sequence is based on the diffusion properties of water molecules within tissues and correlates with tissue cellularity. ADC may have a role in predicting tumor grade for gliomas, and may in turn assist in identifying tumor biopsy sites. The purpose of this investigation was to assess the competence of preoperative ADC values in predicting tumor grades.
Methods: This was a retrospective investigation. We calculated the ADC values in the areas of greatest restriction in solid tumor components, and we recorded the pattern of contrast enhancement. Pathology reports masked to the imaging results were reviewed …
Role Of Surgery In The Management Of Low Grade Glioma, Faraz Kazim, Ather Enam
Role Of Surgery In The Management Of Low Grade Glioma, Faraz Kazim, Ather Enam
Section of Neurosurgery
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