Publications by authors named "Trae R Robison"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how long it takes for nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (NFPA) to recur after patients have undergone a complete surgical resection.
- Researchers conducted a review of cases from 2004 to 2018, focusing on 148 adult patients and found that 8.1% experienced a recurrence, with a median time to recurrence of 80 months.
- The findings highlight that, despite longer intervals of recurrence-free imaging, the risk of recurrence remains consistent, emphasizing the need for lifelong monitoring after surgery.
Background: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is an effective treatment for the prevention of stroke in patients with carotid artery stenosis. We aimed to clarify the incidence and risk factors for early cognitive dysfunction (eCD) and early cognitive improvement (eCI), defined as change in cognitive performance ≤24 hours after surgery, using a battery of neuropsychometric tests.
Methods: In total, 585 patients undergoing CEA were tested with neuropsychometric tests before and after surgery; 155 patients undergoing "simple" spine surgery were the reference group.
Article Synopsis
- SSIs make up 20% of healthcare-related infections and are particularly problematic in surgical patients, despite preventive measures like prophylactic antibiotics.
- Topical vancomycin is being explored as a potential solution for reducing SSIs in the neurosurgical field, but its effectiveness has not yet been tested in a rigorous study.
- The ongoing trial "Topical Vancomycin for Neurosurgery Wound Prophylaxis" aims to assess the impact of topical vancomycin on reducing SSIs in adult neurosurgical patients, with findings expected to influence future standard care practices.