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Static spine imaging is good at detecting but poor at localizing type 1/2 CSF leaks. Extensive thoracic SLEC in this case but DSM showed ventral leak at L1. Nice illustration of data reported @TDobrocky in PMID 32554417. @spinalCSFleak

…and there are consistent molecular patterns found in thrombi from patients with post-thrombectomy hemorrhage. More to come from @URNeurosurgery @SajalAkkipeddi

Navin had trouble walking, remembering, and needed help with daily tasks—signs of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), caused by fluid buildup in the brain. A new study helped treat his condition without major surgery. Now he walks 3–4 miles a day! #URochesterResearch

Proud of @URNeurosurgery residents and fellows presenting our department’s work on ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke at #SNIS2025 @SNISinfo @URochester_SMD

Shared our progress searching for a plasma biomarker of stroke thrombus NETs at #SNIS2025. Grateful for support of @SNISinfo and @joeniekro. @SajalAkkipeddi @URNeurosurgery

Proud of this work from @URNeurosurgery @URochester_SMD

Cool to see our hypothesis rejected, as materials cost was lower with Onyx compared to nBCA in MMA embolization for chronic SDH. @URochester_SMD MS3 Kiernan Gunn did a fantastic job presenting at #SNIS2025 @URNeurosurgery @SNISinfo

Excited to visit the bluegrass state in October! @URNeurosurgery

Honoring Dr. Howard Silberstein—beloved mentor, master surgeon, and leader in neurosurgical education at @URNeurosurgery. His impact is lasting. Support the future of neurosurgical training in his name: ow.ly/JQuz50WlQmZ #MedTwitter #MedEd #donate

Thank you to @ColumbiaNeuro, @NREFORG, and @NeuroSoftball for organizing the 20th annual Neurosurgery Softball Tournament. Despite the rain 🌧️, it was a blast! 🧠🥎 #Neurosurgery #NeuroTwitter #MedEd #MedX #Softball #NYC #CentralPark #NeuroSoftballTourney

Something I didn't know I needed... Surpass Elite opens like an Atlas. (Video exaggerates the push tbh d/t proximal tortuosity and low profile Vecta46 intermediate I favor for routine reaccess and angioplasty) @Stryker_NV

Managing length with shapeless coils is an acquired skill. But they really shine in proximal sacrifice with long safe landing zone. 4 coils took down ICA in recent blowout from skull base malignancy. Any other early learnings as this coil category grows? @SNISinfo @cvsection

200+ providers joined STAR-NY’s 2025 Regional Stroke Conference & it did not disappoint! Cutting-edge stroke topics & renowned keynote, Dr. @BrianHoh1, UF Chair of Neurosurgery, shared his groundbreaking research on ICAD. Dedication to improving stroke care drives real change!

How accurate is assessment of extrinsic vs. intrinsic venous sinus stenosis on MRV? Obviously intrinsic after stent deployment in this case. Venous angioplasty is then a distinct technique, with serial upsizing of noncompliant balloons. @iih_hub @Tinnitus_USA @SNISinfo

What can a blood clot tell @URNeurosurgery about a stroke? @mtbendermd @UR_Med explains why his team studies clot composition & how this could shape the future of stroke treatment #URochesterResearch In a Neuro Minute🧠