OBJECTIVETo determine the independent association between diabetes and surgical site
infection (SSI) across multiple surgical procedures. DESIGNSystematic review and meta …

Background Neurosurgical site infection (SSI) is a complication related to craniotomy, which
may lead to severe morbidity and higher hospital costs during the postoperative period …

High-density, large-area electronic interfaces are a key component of brain–computer
interface technologies. However, current designs typically require patients to undergo …

Patients with malignant brain tumors are prone to complications that negatively impact their
quality of life and sometimes their overall survival as well. Tumors may directly provoke …

BACKGROUND Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) can improve extent of resection in
gliomas. Tozuleristide (BLZ-100), a near-infrared imaging agent composed of the peptide …

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) initiatives in the fields of gastrointestinal and pelvic
surgery have contributed to improved postoperative functional status for patients and …

Background The definition criteria and clinical characteristics of implant-associated infection
(IAI) caused by Cutibacterium (formerly Propionibacterium) spp. are poorly known. We …

Skull base osteomyelitis (SBO) is a complex and fatal clinical entity that is often
misdiagnosed for malignancy. SBO is commonly a direct complication of otogenic …

Background Although surgical site infection after craniotomy (SSI-CRAN) is a serious
complication, risk factors for its development have not been well defined. We aim to identify …

OBJECTIVE Surgical site infection (SSI) following a neurosurgical operation is a
complication that impacts morbidity, mortality, and economics. Currently, machine learning …