Clinical Outcomes Following Carotid Intervention in Patients with Radiation-Induced Carotid Artery Stenosis: A Propensity Score-matched Cohort Study.

Background: Radiation therapy, often combined with surgical excision is widely used in treating head and neck neoplasms. A long-term consequence of this therapy is radiation-induced carotid artery stenosis (RICS), with incidence rates reaching 27%. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes in patients who underwent transfemoral carotid artery stenting (TFCAS) with and without RICS.

Urgent Carotid Artery Revascularization Fraught with Higher Rates of Neurovascular Events in Symptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis.

Background: Symptomatic carotid artery stenosis requires timely intervention to reduce risk of recurrent stroke. However, the optimal timing of revascularization remains debated. This study evaluates outcomes in patients undergoing urgent (<48 hr), early (3-14 days), or delayed (>14 days) carotid artery revascularization.

Comparison of restenosis and reintervention rates in closed cell stents compared to open cell stents after carotid artery stenting.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare short- and mid-term outcomes after carotid artery stenting (CAS) related to stent configuration.

Methods: This is a retrospective study of all CAS including transcarotid and transfemoral approaches, performed at our institution from 2015 to 2024. Groups were identified according to the stent used at the index procedure by open-cell stents (OCS) and closed-cell stents (CCS).

Higher Rate of Reinterventions after Transfemoral Carotid Artery Stenting in Symptomatic Patients: A Retrospective Stroke Center's Cohort Study Between 2015-2024.

Background: Carotid artery stenosis is a significant contributor to ischemic strokes, and its surgical management includes carotid artery endarterectomy (CEA), transfemoral carotid artery stenting (TF-CAS), and transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR). CEA has traditionally been preferred, but TF-CAS and TCAR are also excellent alternative options if the anatomy of the vessels allows them. This study reports our short- and mid-term outcomes after carotid artery revascularization in symptomatic patients at a stroke center.

Intraplaque Hemorrhage and Plaque Ulceration Are More Likely in Patients with Symptomatic Mild-to-Moderate Carotid Artery Stenosis than in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic High-Grade Stenosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: To compare a cohort of symptomatic patients with mild-to-moderate (<70%) carotid artery stenosis (CAS) with those patients with high-grade (≥70%) CAS (symptomatic and asymptomatic) to assess for markers that places them at a higher risk for stroke.

Methods: A propensity score-matched cohort study design for all patients who underwent carotid revascularization between 2015 and 2024 was utilized to compare the high-grade (≥70%) symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis groups against the mild to moderate (<70%) symptomatic carotid stenosis group. Matched variables included age, sex, and atrial fibrillation.

Normal and Variant Sinonasal Anatomy.

The anatomy of the paranasal sinuses is complex with multiple anatomic variants that can predispose patients to disease. Knowledge of this complex anatomy is important not only for successful treatment but to also avoid complications at the time of surgery. This article will review the anatomy with emphasis on a variety of clinically important anatomic variants.

Are Computed Tomography Scans Necessary for the Diagnosis of Peritonsillar Abscess?

Background Peritonsillar abscess is one of the most common deep-space infections of the head and neck, accounting for significant healthcare costs in the United States. Contributing to this expenditure is the trend of increased usage of computed tomography (CT), particularly in the emergency department. However, CT can be falsely positive for peritonsillar abscess, prompting unnecessary drainage attempts that yield no purulence.

A Case Report of Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome in a Patient With Systemic Scleroderma.

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is represented by recurrent severe thunderclap headache, with or without neurological symptoms. RCVS can be primary or secondary to several factors. Here, we present a case of RCVS in a patient with systemic scleroderma.

Intracranial EEG and laser interstitial thermal therapy in MRI-negative insular and/or cingulate epilepsy: case series.

Objective: The goal of this study was to assess the success rate and complications of stereo-electroencephalogra-phy (sEEG) and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) in the treatment of nonlesional refractory epilepsy in cingulate and insular cortex.

Methods: The authors retrospectively analyzed the treatment response in 9 successive patients who underwent insular or cingulate LITT for nonlesional refractory epilepsy at their center between 2011 and 2019. Localization of seizures was based on inpatient video-EEG monitoring, neuropsychological testing, 3-T MRI, PET scan, magnetoencephalography scan, and/or ictal SPECT scan.

Goldenhar Syndrome Associated with Extensive Arterial Malformations.

Goldenhar Syndrome is characterized by craniofacial, ocular and vertebral defects secondary to abnormal development of the 1st and 2nd branchial arches and vertebrae. Other findings include cardiac and vascular abnormalities. Though these associations are known, the specific anomalies are not well defined.

Regression of hepatocellular adenomas with strict dietary therapy in patients with glycogen storage disease type I.

Hepatocellular adenomas (HCAs) are a common complication in patients with glycogen storage disease type I (GSD I). In this series, we report regression of HCAs in a cohort of patients who achieved metabolic control with strict dietary therapy. A retrospective review of the clinical records for all patients with GSD I was performed at our institution.

Case of double-outlet right ventricle after repair with pulmonary arteriovenous malformations using cardiac CT.

We present a case where cardiac CT clearly defines the complex anatomy of a 22 year old man with double outlet right ventricle who is status bilateral bidirectional Glenn and Fontan conduit. This case also shows the association of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations with Fontan and Glenn procedures.

Effect of treatment plan quality on outcomes after radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma.

Object: The goal in this study was to review the effects of treatment plan quality on outcomes after radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma (VS).

Methods: Between July 1988 and August 2005, 390 patients were treated. The results of this experience have been published recently.