UTSW Neurosurgery

@UTSWNeurosurg

Dallas, TX

Joined December 2020

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 16, 2024

We proudly announce that U.S. News & World Report has ranked us as the No. 1 hospital in DFW for the 8th consecutive year and as one of the nation's top 20 centers for neurology and #neurosurgery. Additionally, we have earned a High Performing designation for #strokecare!

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet image. We proudly announce that U.S. News &amp; World Report has ranked us as the No. 1 hospital in DFW for the 8th consecutive year and as one of the nation's top 20 centers for neurology and #neurosurgery. Additionally, we have earned a High Performing designation for #strokecare!

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 9

We are honored to welcome Dr. Emun Abdu into our department to lead our UTSW Neurosurgery and Spine Center @texashealth Dallas! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet image. We are honored to welcome Dr. Emun Abdu into our department to lead our UTSW Neurosurgery and Spine Center @texashealth Dallas! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 3

See how #tumor, #spine, and #trauma #neurosurgery in #Ukraine has been shaped by its rich history, organization, the impact of war and the current global response in Dr. Alex Valadka's insightful new article in @TheJNS. thejns.org/view/journals/… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet card. "History of tumor, spine, and trauma neurosurgery in Ukraine: growth and resilience" published on 09 May 2025 by American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jun 25

Is fluid resuscitation volume or #BMI more predictive of perioperative acute kidney injury #AKI in multilevel #spinal_fusion for adult spinal deformity #ASD? Dr. @SalahGAoun just published this in @TheJNS #Spine. thejns.org/spine/view/jou… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet card. OBJECTIVE Adult spinal deformity (ASD), a condition characterized by spinal degeneration resulting in abnormal spinal curvature and pain, can be treated with multilevel spinal fusion. Perioperative...

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · 12 h

Deep brain stimulation #DBS offers hope of providing effective therapy for treatment-resistant diseases like #depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder #OCD. Learn more about our clinical trials @UTSWMedCenter: @drpouratian or clinicaltrials.utswmed.org/studies?utf8=%… @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 22

Stereotactic radiosurgery #SRS or conservative management for low-grade dural arteriovenous fistulas #dAVFs? Check out Dr. Babu Welch's new study in @JNNP_BMJ. jnnp.bmj.com/content/early/… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet card. Background Given the low haemorrhagic risk of intracranial low-grade dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs), the benefits of routine intervention remain controversial. This study compares patient...

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 18

Congrats to our 2025 department award winners: Drs. Samuel Barnett, Ankur Patel, Rafael de Oliveria Sillero @SilleroDr, Panagiotis Mastorakos @panos_mast, Ryan Chiu @RyanChiuMD, Keith George & Rebekah Langston! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet image. Congrats to our 2025 department award winners: Drs. Samuel Barnett, Ankur Patel, Rafael de Oliveria Sillero @SilleroDr, Panagiotis Mastorakos @panos_mast, Ryan Chiu @RyanChiuMD, Keith George &amp; Rebekah Langston! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 17

#Migrated_depth_lead complication observed in responsive #neurostimulation #RNS for #pediatric drug-resistant #epilepsy #pDRE. Read Dr. Angela Price's urgent new case study in @ANA_journals. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/an… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 16

Congratulations to our Cain Scholar in Mobility Disorders, Dr. Cecile Verbaarschot, who was awarded a generous grant from the Cain Foundation for 3 years to advance her scholarly efforts in #mobility_disorders! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet image. Congratulations to our Cain Scholar in Mobility Disorders, Dr. Cecile Verbaarschot, who was awarded a generous grant from the Cain Foundation for 3 years to advance her scholarly efforts in #mobility_disorders! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 15

What roles do #acetylcholine & #theta oscillations have in #episodic_memory and disorders like #Alzheimer's Disease? Check out Dr. @bradlega's new #scopolomine-based study in @biorxivpreprint. biorxiv.org/content/10.110… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 14

Congratulations to our new residency graduates, Dr. Mary Ashley Liu & Dr. Julia Yi! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet image. Congratulations to our new residency graduates, Dr. Mary Ashley Liu &amp; Dr. Julia Yi! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 11

How can we identify IDH-mutant #gliomas, associated with longer survival and improved response to chemo? Read Dr. Toral Patel's new #TE optimization study for detecting #2HG with J-difference editing in @MagResMed. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mr… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 10

What are the long-term outcomes of #Surpass_flow_diverters for treating large or giant wide-neck intracranial #aneurysms? Read Dr. Babu Welch's report on the five-year results of the #SCENT trial in @JNIS_BMJ. jnis.bmj.com/content/early/… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet card. Background One-year and 3-year outcomes for the SCENT trial have previously been reported. However, 5-year (long-term) clinical outcomes have not previously been described. Methods In this multicen...

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 10

If you or a loved one are navigating life with #essential_tremor #ET or tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease #TDPD, join our live webinar to learn about the latest advancements in care. Scan the QR below or visit Resources.Insightec.com/UTSW25. @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet image. If you or a loved one are navigating life with #essential_tremor #ET or tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease #TDPD, join our live webinar to learn about the latest advancements in care. Scan the QR below or visit Resources.Insightec.com/UTSW25. @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 8

Dr. Alex Valadka co-chaired a grant application review meeting for the NSD K Study Section of @NIH_NINDS and served as a Lead Examiner for the American Board of Neurological Surgery oral examination. @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet image. Dr. Alex Valadka co-chaired a grant application review meeting for the NSD K Study Section of @NIH_NINDS and served as a Lead Examiner for the American Board of Neurological Surgery oral examination. @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 7

Is laser interstitial thermal therapy #LITT a safe & effective treatment for #pediatric_CNS_tumors? Drs. Bruno Braga & Angela Price published a systematic review and meta-analysis in @TheJNS: Pediatrics. thejns.org/pediatrics/vie… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery #braintumor

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet card. OBJECTIVE Stereotactic laser ablation (SLA) or laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is an emerging alternative to conventional surgery for CNS tumors. Further characterization of its effective...

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 2

What's the optimal treatment for #partially_thrombosed_cerebral_aneurysms? Explore the limitations of #WEB embolization in the new study by Dr. Panagiotis Mastorakos @panos_mast in @JNIS_BMJ. jnis.bmj.com/content/early/… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet card. Background The Woven EndoBridge (WEB) device is a prevalent treatment for intracranial aneurysms. While many studies have assessed the obliteration rate post-WEB embolization, few have focused on...

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jul 1

Congratulations to our residents Drs. Luke Dosselman & Brad Guidry for passing The American Board of Neurological Surgery #ABNS primary exam! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet image. Congratulations to our residents Drs. Luke Dosselman &amp; Brad Guidry for passing The American Board of Neurological Surgery #ABNS primary exam! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jun 30

How can we more accurately predict outcomes after #meningioma resection? Read the prognostic #biomarker MIB-1 threshold study by Drs. Samuel Barnett, @MatthewSunMD, @DarshShah25 & @JeffTraylorMD in @JNeurooncol. link.springer.com/article/10.100… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet card. Journal of Neuro-Oncology - Predicting long-term outcomes after meningioma resection remains challenging. Ki-67/MIB-1 correlates with recurrence, yet its optimal cutoff is undefined. This study...

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jun 27

Congratulations, @JeffTraylorMD on being selected for the 2025-2026 #CSNS_Socioeconomic_Fellowship @councilsns @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

UTSWNeurosurg's tweet image. Congratulations, @JeffTraylorMD on being selected for the 2025-2026 #CSNS_Socioeconomic_Fellowship @councilsns @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurg · Jun 26

Read Dr. Alex Valadka's fascinating, heroic firsthand account of volunteering to do neurosurgery near the front line in #Ukraine in @JTraumAcuteSurg. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fullte… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery

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