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Hirano Y, Miyawaki S, Sakaguchi Y, Koizumi S, Hongo H, Saito N. A bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited clinical articles in the research of intracranial artery stenosis and intracranial atherosclerosis. Surg Neurol Int 2024; 15:74. [PMID: 38628533 PMCID: PMC11021113 DOI: 10.25259/sni_1030_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background Intracranial arterial stenosis (ICAS), caused by intracranial atherosclerosis, is one of the major causes of ischemic stroke. This study identified the top 100 most-cited publications on ICAS through a bibliometric analysis. Methods Two independent authors conducted a search in the Web of Science database for clinical articles on ICAS published between 1993 and 2022. The top 100 most-cited articles were then extracted. For each article, the analysis covered the title, author, country of origin/affiliation, journal, total number of citations, number of citations per year, and type of study. Results The top 100 most-cited papers in the ICAS were authored by 565 authors from 12 countries and published in 29 journals. In terms of the 5-year trend, the largest number of papers were published between 2003 and 2007 (n = 31). The median number of citations for the 100 papers was 161 (range 109-1,115). The journal with the highest proportion of the 100 most published articles was Stroke, accounting for 41% of articles and 37% of the citations. According to country of origin, the United States of America accounted for the largest number of articles, followed by China, Japan, and South Korea, with these four countries together accounting for 81% of the total number of articles and 88% of the citations. Trends in the past five years included the use of terms such as acute ischemic stroke and mechanical thrombectomy. Conclusion The findings of this study provide novel insight into this field and will facilitate future research endeavors.
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- Yudai Hirano
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
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Liang H, Liu J, Wang M, Luo G, Zhang Y. Mapping trends in hemifacial spasm research: bibliometric and visualization-based analyses of the Web of Science Core Collection. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:55. [PMID: 38243012 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02294-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a common cranial nerve disease. In HFS research, we conducted a bibliometric analysis to examine the development and research trends. A retrieval of HFS studies published between 2011 and 2022 was performed from the Web of Science Core Collection in September 2022. Two scientometric tools were used to perform bibliometric and visualization-based analyses: VOSviewer and CiteSpace. Bibliometric analysis of 1461 studies published between 2011 and 2022 was carried out using data from 444 journals, 6021 authors, 1732 institutions, and 76 countries/regions. China, the USA, Japan, and South Korea were four key contributors to this study. Shanghai Jiaotong University was the major institution with the larger number of publications. Li Shiting was the most prolific author. Jannetta PJ was the most co-cited author. World Neurosurgery was the top prolific journal. Journal of Neurosurgery was the top co-cited journal. The top five keywords were hemifacial spasm, microvascular decompression, trigeminal neuralgia, surgery, and neurovascular compression. This study examines the research trends in global scientific research on HFS over the last decade. Researchers interested in learning more about current trends and novel research frontiers in this area can benefit from the study.
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- Hao Liang
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510317, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, 510317, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, 510317, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, 510317, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510317, Guangdong, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, 510317, Guangdong, China.
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Long YR, Zhao K, Zhang FC, Li Y, Wang JW, Niu HQ, Lei J. Trends and hotspots in research of traumatic brain injury from 2000 to 2022: A bibliometric study. Neurochem Int 2024; 172:105646. [PMID: 38061405 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2023.105646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/01/2024]
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major health concern globally, which is characterized by high morbidity and mortality rates. Since the 21st century, TBI has received increasing attention and the number of publications is growing rapidly. This study aimed to characterize the volume and quality of scholarly output on TBI and identify the most impactful literature, research trends, and hotspots from the year 2000-2022. We searched publications on TBI through the Web of Science Core Collection-Science Citation Index Expanded database which were published from 2000 to 2022. Basic information of each paper, including publication year, countries, authors, affiliations, journal, fundings, subject areas, and keywords were collected for further analysis by using Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace software. A total of 47231 TBI-related publications were identified through database retrieval. The annual number of publications on TBI has increased steadily over the past twenty years and the number in the year 2022 is sevenfold higher than that in 2000. The United States of America (USA) was the leading country in both numbers of publications and citations, which is consistent with the finding that it had the most funding agencies. Menon DK was the author with the highest influence and the University of California System was the most productive affiliation. Moreover, keywords analysis suggested that the research topics can be mainly divided into six categories: management, rehabilitation, mechanisms, concussion, neuroimaging, and neuroendocrine. This study visualized the trends and focuses of scientific research related to TBI, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The USA had a relatively high academic impact owing to its productive experts and institutions in this field. Neuroinflammation, machine learning, tranexamic acid, and extracellular vesicles are currently hot topics in the field of TBI.
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- Yan-Rui Long
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China; Department of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China; Pittsburgh Institute of Brain Disorders & Recovery and Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
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Teo CKA, Zheng Y, Lin JB, Teoh HL, Chan BPL, Sharma VK, Teo K, Nga VDW, Yeo TT. Outcomes after surgical revascularization for adult Moyamoya disease: A Southeast Asian tertiary centre experience. J Clin Neurosci 2024; 119:116-121. [PMID: 38006812 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2023.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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There are numerous studies on the natural history and outcomes of adult Moyamoya disease (MMD) in the literature, but limited data from Southeast Asian cohorts. Hence, we aimed to retrospectively review the clinical characteristics and outcomes after surgical revascularization for adult MMD in our Southeast Asian cohort. Patients were included if they were above 18 years old at the first surgical revascularization for MMD, and underwent surgery between 2012 and 2022 at the National University Hospital, Singapore. The outcomes were transient ischemic attack (TIA), ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and all-cause mortality during the postoperative follow-up period. In total, 26 patients who underwent 27 revascularization procedures were included. Most patients were of Chinese ethnicity, and the mean (SD) age at the time of surgery was 47.7 (12.6) years. The commonest clinical presentation was intracerebral hemorrhage, followed by TIA and ischemic stroke. Direct revascularization with superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) bypass was the most common procedure (24/27 surgeries, 88.9 %). The mean (SD) follow-up duration was 4.2 (2.5) years, during which the overall incidence of postoperative TIA/stroke was 25.9 % (7/27 surgeries), with most cases occurring within 7 days postoperatively. There were no mortalities during the postoperative follow-up period. Risk factors for 30-day postoperative TIA/stroke included a higher number of TIAs/strokes preoperatively (p = 0.044) and indirect revascularization (p = 0.028). Diabetes mellitus demonstrated a trend towards an increased risk of 30-day postoperative TIA/stroke, but this was not statistically significant (p = 0.056). These high-risk patients may benefit from more aggressive perioperative antithrombotic and hydration regimens.
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- Colin Kok Ann Teo
- Division of Neurosurgery, National University Health System, Singapore.
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Division of Neurology, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Division of Neurology, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Division of Neurosurgery, National University Health System, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Neurosurgery, National University Health System, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Neurosurgery, National University Health System, Singapore
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Liang R, Hu C, Tang X. Trends in Delayed Cerebral Ischemia After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Over Past 10 years: A Bibliometric Analysis. World Neurosurg 2023; 180:97-106. [PMID: 37741333 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.09.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND As a common hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease, subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has high mortality and disability. Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is among the major complications after SAH, severely affecting the patient prognosis. Through bibliometric analysis, this study investigated the global research status, trends, and hotspots of DCI after SAH from 2013 to 2022, providing a scientific reference for researchers in this field. METHODS We searched the Web of Science Core Collection for articles and associated records from 2013 to 2022. The data were analyzed and presented using VOSviewer software. RESULTS This study covered 3436 articles, and the number of publications issued by DCI after SAH study increased annually. The United States published the most papers and had the highest number of citations. Harvard University and World Neurosurgery were the institutions and journals with the most published papers. Keyword analysis indicated that the recent research on DCI after SAH has focused on its pathophysiological mechanisms. CONCLUSIONS DCI after SAH has drawn increasing interest in academic circles during the past decade. This study presented an objective, systematic, and comprehensive analysis of the literature on DCI after SAH. Currently, the hotspots in this field focus on pathophysiological mechanisms.
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- Ruofei Liang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.
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Lu L, Huang Y, Han Y, Li Y, Wan X, Chen J, Zhang X, Shu K, Lei T, Wang S, Gan C, Zhang H. Clinical effect of a modified superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery bypass surgery in Moyamoya disease treatment. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1273822. [PMID: 37941571 PMCID: PMC10628485 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1273822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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Background Cerebral extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) revascularization technique (superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) bypass grafting) has become the preferred surgical method for the treatment of Moyamoya disease (MMD). We attempted to completely free the two branches of the superficial temporal artery without disconnection. Extracranial and intracranial blood flow reconstruction were then modified by selectively performing a direct bypass technique on one branch and a patch fusion technique on the other of the STA based on the blood flow and the vascular diameter of the intracranial surface blood vessels. Methods A series of modified STA-MCA bypass surgeries performed consecutively between March 2022 and March 2023 were reviewed and compared to conventional combined bypass surgeries performed during the same period. The following information was collected from all enrolled patients: demographic characteristics, clinical symptoms, and preoperative and postoperative imaging, including Suzuki stage and Matsushima grade. The modified Rankin scale (mRS) was used to assess the changes in neurological status before and after surgery. Results A total of 41 patients with Moyamoya disease (MMD) who underwent cerebral revascularization were included in this study, of which 30 were conventional revascularization and 11 were modified revascularization. The mean age was 49.91 years, and 18 (43.9%) of the patients were women. The modified group had a lower incidence of cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (18.2%) than the conventional group (23.3%). After at least 3 months of follow-up, the bypass patency rate remained 100% in the modified group and 93.3% in the conventional group. All patients in the modified group achieved a better Matsushima grade (A + B), with six (54.5%) having an A and five (45.5%) having a B. In contrast, four patients (13.3%) in the conventional group had a Matsushima grade of C. In all, 72.8% of the modified group had postoperative mRS scores of 0 and 1, which was higher than that of the traditional group (63.3%). Conclusion The improved STA-MCA bypass could provide blood flow to multiple cerebral ischemic areas, reduce excessive blood perfusion, and ensure blood supply to the scalp, with lower complications and better clinical benefits than the traditional combined bypass.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Singh R, Bauman MMJ, Seas A, Harrison DJ, Pennington Z, Brown NJ, Gendreau J, Rahmani R, Ellens N, Catapano J, Lawton MT. Association of moyamoya vasculopathy with autoimmune disease: a systematic review and pooled analysis. Neurosurg Rev 2023; 46:220. [PMID: 37658996 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-023-02123-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Despite more than six decades of extensive research, the etiology of moyamoya disease (MMD) remains unknown. Inflammatory or autoimmune (AI) processes have been suggested to instigate or exacerbate the condition, but the data remains mixed. The objective of the present systematic review was to summarize the available literature investigating the association of MMD and AI conditions as a means of highlighting potential treatment strategies for this subset of moyamoya patients. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases were queried to identify studies describing patients with concurrent diagnoses of MMD and AI disease. Data were extracted on patient demographics, clinical outcomes, and treatment. Stable or improved symptoms were considered favorable outcomes, while worsening symptoms and death were considered unfavorable. Quantitative pooled analysis was performed with individual patient-level data. Of 739 unique studies identified, 103 comprising 205 unique patients (80.2% female) were included in the pooled analysis. Most patients (75.8%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islanders, and the most commonly reported AI condition was Graves' disease (57.6%), with 55.9% of these patients presenting in a thyrotoxic state. Of the 148 patients who presented with stroke, 88.5% of cases (n = 131) were ischemic. Outcomes data was available in 152 cases. There were no significant baseline differences between patients treated with supportive therapy alone and those receiving targeted immunosuppressant therapy. Univariable logistic regression showed that surgery plus medical therapy was more likely than medical therapy alone to result in a favorable outcome. On subanalysis of operated patients, 94.1% of patients who underwent combined direct and indirect bypass reported favorable outcomes, relative to 76.2% of patients who underwent indirect bypass and 82% who underwent direct bypass (p < 0.05). On univariable analysis, the presence of multiple AI disorders was associated with worse outcomes relative to having a single AI disorder. Autoimmune diseases have been uncommonly reported in patients with MMD, but the presence of multiple AI comorbidities portends poorer prognosis. The addition of surgical intervention appears to improve outcomes and for patients deemed surgical candidates, combined direct and indirect bypass appears to offer better outcomes that direct or indirect bypass alone.
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- Rohin Singh
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA.
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California-Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
- Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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Oh WO, Park IT, Han J, Lee E, Lee A. Development of a mobile application based on the salutogenic model for self-management in adolescents with Moyamoya disease. J Pediatr Nurs 2023; 72:63-72. [PMID: 37086628 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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PURPOSE Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare disease which has a high incidence of onset in adolescence. Disease self-management skills are imperative for adolescents with MMD. This study aimed to describe the systematic development, content, and usability of the Moyamoya Healthy Youth application (app), which was developed to enhance self-management skills for adolescents with MMD. DESIGN AND METHODS The theoretical grounding for the app was salutogenic model and the development process of the app was guided by the intervention mapping (IM) protocol. Results of each IM step were applied to the next step leading to the design of the app. Additionally, a pilot test was conducted to determine the usability of the app. RESULTS Following the salutogenic model, we identified the stressors, behaviors, and resources regarding managing symptoms of MMD by interviewing adolescents with MMD, their parents, and healthcare providers. Based on the findings of the interviews, we determined the program outcomes and performance objectives to improve the self-management of MMD in adolescents. The app was developed by translating the theoretical methods to achieve the performance objectives into practical strategies for delivering the program. A pilot test with eight participants showed satisfaction with the app in terms of its usefulness and ease of use. CONCLUSION We delineated the development process of the Moyamoya Healthy Youth. Additionally, we presented the positive outcomes regarding the usability of the app. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The Moyamoya Healthy Youth app could benefit adolescents with MMD, by improving their self-management skills which are crucial for their health.
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- Won-Oak Oh
- Korea University, College of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Woosong University, College of Health and Welfare, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Korea University, College of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Korea University, College of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Yonsei University, College of Nursing and Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Chen Y, Tang M, Liang Y, Liu H, Wang J, Huang J. Transdural Collateral Circulation Indicates Cerebral Ischemia in Moyamoya Disease. World Neurosurg 2023; 176:e200-e207. [PMID: 37187348 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Moyamoya disease (MMD) is an idiopathic occlusive cerebrovascular disorder. The development of collateral circulation originates from the dural and pial collaterals. Currently, the clinical significance of transdural collateral in MMD has not been established. We sought to study the relationship between transdural collateral circulation and the side of relative cerebral ischemia in MMD. METHODS Data from MMD patients were collected at Xiangya Hospital from January 2016 to April 2022. A collateral circulation grading system with scores was established, the dominant side of transdural collateral with a higher point. Cerebral perfusion was used to identify the side of relative cerebral ischemia. RESULTS A total of 102 patients were recruited. Results of digital subtraction angiography showed that 74 (72.5%) patients had transdural collaterals. The transdural collaterals were more common in patients with infarctions than in those with headaches or transient ischemic attacks (P = 0.0074). The dominant side for the formation of transdural collateral circulation was more easily found at the side of relative cerebral ischemia (P < 0.0001). Additionally, the side of the brain with a higher score of transdural collaterals was more likely to experience relative cerebral ischemia (P < 0.0001). There was no significant difference in the formation of transdural collateral circulation between ischemic and hemorrhagic MMD patients. CONCLUSIONS Transdural collateral circulation was common in MMD patients. The transdural collaterals were associated with the occurrence of infarction. Transdural collaterals were well established on the cerebral ischemic side, which indicated higher ischemic levels in the ipsilateral than contralateral side.
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- Yuanbing Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Operating Room, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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