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2. RELAY PROTECTION CHALLENGES IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS WITH ELECTRONICALLY COUPLED DERs
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Petrovic, N., primary, Strezoski, L., additional, Dumnic, B., additional, and Popadic, B., additional
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- 2021
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3. INITIAL FAULT RESPONSE OF THE INVERTER CONTROLLED BY THE NEW DSC BASED TECHNIQUE
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Popadic, B., primary, Dumnic, B., additional, Milicevic, D., additional, Strezoski, L., additional, and Petrovic, N., additional
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- 2021
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4. Fault Analysis and Field Experiences of Central Inverter Based 2 MW PV Plant
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Dumnic, B., Liivik, E., Dragan Milicevic, Popadic, B., Katic, V., and Blaabjerg, F.
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Photovoltaics ,Faults ,PV power plant ,Reliability ,Real field measurements - Abstract
Reliability of photovoltaic (PV) components, systems and operation plays significant role in marketability of PV power plants. In that regard special attention should be given to the activities oriented at reliability improvement. Considering the quantity of parameters that could influence the operation of PV system, a number of different fault manifestations can be expected. The paper presents a classification of photovoltaic (PV) power system faults and has a root cause analysis oriented towards reliability improvement and thereby being able to reduce the overall capital and operational cost. The analysis is based on long-term field experience of operation and maintenance (O&M) of a central inverter based 2 MW PV power plant. Practical reliability improvement suggestions are also given.
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- 2018
5. The experiences of the realization of PV power plants after implementation of the prosumers status
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Čorba Zoltan, Milićević Dragan, Dumnić Boris, and Popadić Bane
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photovoltaic power plants ,prosumers status ,agriculture ,Agriculture - Abstract
The amendment of the Law on Energy and the adoption of the new Law on Renewable Energy Sources enabled a sudden increase in the installed capacity of photovoltaic (PV) power plants in the Republic of Serbia in 2022. Thanks to the new modality called prosumers, interest in the construction of PV power plants has increased, both with households and with commercial entities. The general situation in the world, crises, pandemics and wars have caused a drastic increase in the price of energy products, and therefore electricity. To contribute to the reduction of the negative impact of climate change, it is an ideal opportunity to use the production of electricity from one's own power plant to compensate for an increased cost of energy. The most affordable and simplest is the construction of the PV power plant because solar energy reaches every roof. This paper describes the possibilities of building PV power plants in the status of prosumers from the technical and legal aspects. In addition to examples from practice, the current state of installed capacities of PV power plants in the Republic of Serbia in the status of prosumers is given.
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- 2023
6. New String Reconfiguration Technique for Residential Photovoltaic System Generation Enhancement
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CORBA, Z., primary, KATIC, V., additional, POPADIC, B., additional, and MILICEVIC, D., additional
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- 2016
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7. A brief overview of the distribution test grids with a distributed generation inclusion case study
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Stanisavljević Aleksandar M., Katić Vladimir A., Dumnić Boris P., and Popadić Bane P.
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distribution test grids ,IEEE test grids ,distributed generation ,distributed energy resources (DERs) ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 - Abstract
The paper presents an overview of the electric distribution test grids issued by different technical institutions. They are used for testing different scenarios in operation of a grid for research, benchmarking, comparison and other purposes. Their types, main characteristics, features as well as application possibilities are shown. Recently, these grids are modified with inclusion of distributed generation. An example of modification and application of the IEEE 13-bus for testing effects of faults in cases without and with a distributed generator connection to the grid is presented. [Project of the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Grant no. III 042004: Smart Electricity Distribution Grids Based on Distribution Management System and Distributed Generation]
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- 2018
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8. Possibility for use of photovoltaic irrignation systems in Republic of Serbia
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Čorba Zoltan, Popadić Bane, Milićević Dragan, Dumnić Boris, and Katić Vladimir
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vegetable farming ,fruit production ,solar energy ,pv irrigation ,Agriculture - Abstract
This paper will present one possible solution of insufficient precipitation during plants vegetative phase using RES. Since the most active period for the majority of agricultural products occurs when available solar energy is at a peak, one could argue that the use of irrigation systems powered by solar energy is the best solution. The paper will compare the classical and the corresponding PV system for irrigation, with their advantages, disadvantages and utilization possibilities. Republic of Serbia solar energy potential will be presented, with special reference on agricultural areas, since the potential on the perspective location will determine the possibility of achieving adequate water supply for irrigation. Differentiating based on the specificities in agricultural areas, the possibility of PV irrigation systems use for different cultivar groups will be discussed. The presented technical solutions will include financial analysis for different types of irrigation systems and the suggestions for cost reduction for PV based irrigation systems.
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- 2017
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9. Synchronization method for grid integrated battery storage systems during asymmetrical grid faults
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Popadić Bane, Katić Vladimir, Dumnić Boris, Milićević Dragan, and Čorba Zoltan
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battery storage systems ,synchronization ,grid connected converter ,asymmetrical grid faults ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 - Abstract
This paper aims at presenting a robust and reliable synchronization method for battery storage systems during asymmetrical grid faults. For this purpose, a Matlab/Simulink based model for testing of the power electronic interface between the grid and the battery storage systems has been developed. The synchronization method proposed in the paper is based on the proportional integral resonant controller with the delay signal cancellation. The validity of the synchronization method has been verified using the advanced laboratory station for the control of grid connected distributed energy sources. The proposed synchronization method has eliminated unfavourable components from the estimated grid angular frequency, leading to the more accurate and reliable tracking of the grid voltage vector positive sequence during both the normal operation and the operation during asymmetrical grid faults. [Project of the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Grant no. III 042004: Integrated and Interdisciplinary Research entitled: Smart Electricity Distribution Grids Based on Distribution Management System and Distributed Generation]
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- 2017
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10. 10.5937/tehnika1504655K
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Katić Vladimir A., Čorba Zoltan J., Milićević Dragan M., Dumnić Boris P., and Popadić Bane P.
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renewable energy sources ,solar radiation ,PV modules ,PV plant ,power quality ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 - Abstract
The paper describes the implementation and operation of photovoltaic power plants at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad. First the procedure for location selection of the power plants is presented. The design process included evaluation of electricity generation, the concept of plant structure and optimization of equipment. The realization is given through overview of assembling the plant, checking of the equipment and final testing. At the end, the plant operation is analyzed based on the results of the three-year period.
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- 2015
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11. Experimental Broad-Based Curved Sidewall Aneurysms in Rabbits Mimicking Human Carotid Siphon Aneurysms: Proof of Feasibility and Comparability Using Computational Fluid Dynamics.
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Popadic B, Scheichel F, Pangratz-Daller C, Plasenzotti R, Bergmeister H, Haider T, Mach G, Krssak M, and Sherif C
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Background/objective: Broad-based sidewall aneurysms of the carotid artery are primarily treated endovascularly. However, recurrence or rupture after treatment still poses a significant risk. Hence, reliable animal models mimicking this aneurysm type are essential for to evaluate the performance of new advanced endovascular devices., Methods: Experimental aneurysms were created in 12 New Zealand white rabbits (2.5-3.5 kg). The human carotid siphon was mimicked with an end-to-end anastomosis of both common carotid arteries. A venous pouch was sutured on the convexity to mimic a broad-based side wall aneurysm. Patency and configuration were investigated 4 weeks postoperatively by 3-T magnetic resonance angiography. To compare flow conditions of broad-based sidewall aneurysms in rabbits and humans, exemplary computational fluid dynamics simulations were performed using species-specific blood viscosity values., Results: We were able to achieve 0% peri- or postoperative mortality. Patency was confirmed by 3-T magnetic resonance angiography in 11 of 12 aneurysms (91.7%). Aneurysm lengths ranged from 6.4 to 9.8 mm and aneurysm necks from 7.3 to 9.8 mm. Computational fluid dynamics showed simple flow profiles with one vortex in rabbit as well as in human aneurysms. Wall shear stress rates were comparable using species-specific blood viscosity values (rabbit mean 1.65 Pa vs. human mean 1.7 Pa)., Conclusions: The broad-based curved sidewall aneurysm model mimicking the carotid siphon showed high aneurysm patency rates with low morbidity. High comparability with human flow patterns and human intranaeurysmal biomechanical forces was shown using simulations., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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12. Open Microsurgical Cerebral Aneurysm Treatment After Failed Endovascular Therapy: An Evaluation of Aneurysm Treatment Frequencies in All Neurovascular Centers Across Austria and the Czech Republic Over 20 Years.
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Griessenauer CJ, Dodier P, Stroh NH, Mercea PA, Bavinzski G, Dorfer C, Rössler K, Gruber A, Gmeiner M, Thomé C, Leber KA, Wolfsberger S, Baghban M, Al-Schameri R, Kral M, Thakur S, Lunzer M, Popadic B, Sherif C, Juráň V, Smrčka M, Netuka D, Štekláčová A, Lipina R, Hrbáč T, Večeřa Z, Fiedler J, Grubhoffer M, Hrabálek L, Krahulík D, Koller L, Kretschmer T, Přibáň V, Mraček J, Sameš M, Hejčl A, Klener J, Šroubek J, and Petr O
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Background and Objectives: Endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms has tremendously advanced over the past decades. Nevertheless, aneurysm residual and recurrence remain challenges after embolization. The objective of this study was to elucidate the portion of embolized aneurysms requiring open surgery and evaluate whether newer endovascular treatments have changed the need for open surgery after failed embolization., Methods: All 15 cerebrovascular centers in Austria and the Czech Republic provided overall aneurysm treatment frequency data and retrospectively reviewed consecutive cerebral aneurysms treated with open surgical treatment after failure of embolization from 2000 to 2022. All endovascular modalities were included., Results: On average, 1362 aneurysms were treated annually in the 2 countries. The incidence increased from 0.006% in 2005 to 0.008% in 2020 in the overall population. Open surgery after failed endovascular intervention was necessary in 128 aneurysms (0.8%), a proportion that remained constant over time. Subarachnoid hemorrhage was the initial presentation in 70.3% of aneurysms. The most common location was the anterior communicating artery region (40.6%), followed by the middle cerebral artery (25.0%). The median diameter was 6 mm (2-32). Initial endovascular treatment included coiling (107 aneurysms), balloon-assist (10), stent-assist (4), intrasaccular device (3), flow diversion (2), and others (2). Complete occlusion after initial embolization was recorded in 40.6%. Seventy-one percent of aneurysms were operated within 3 years after embolization. In 7%, the indication for surgery was (re-)rupture and, in 88.3%, reperfusion. Device removal was performed in 16.4%. Symptomatic intraoperative and postoperative complications occurred in 10.2%. Complete aneurysm occlusion after open surgery was achieved in 94%., Conclusion: Open surgery remains a rare indication for cerebral aneurysms after failed endovascular embolization even in the age of novel endovascular technology, such as flow diverters and intrasaccular devices. Regardless, it is mostly performed for ruptured aneurysms initially treated with primary coiling that are in the anterior circulation., (Copyright © Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2024. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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13. Microsurgical Creation of Giant Bifurcation Aneurysms in Rabbits for the Evaluation of Endovascular Devices.
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Popadic B, Scheichel F, Pangratz-Daller C, Plasenzotti R, and Sherif C
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- Humans, Rabbits, Animals, Blood Coagulation, Jugular Veins, Models, Animal, Subclavian Vein, Aneurysm diagnostic imaging, Aneurysm surgery
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Giant aneurysms are dangerous lesions requiring endovascular treatment, with high rates of aneurysm recanalization and re-rupture. Reliable in vivo models are rare but are required for testing new endovascular devices. We demonstrate the technical aspects of the creation of giant bifurcation aneurysms in New Zealand white rabbits (2.5-5.5 kg). A 25-30 mm long venous pouch is taken from the external jugular vein, and a bifurcation between both carotid arteries is created microsurgically. The pouch is sutured in the bifurcation to mimic a giant aneurysm. This protocol summarizes our previously published standard technique for venous pouch true arterial bifurcation aneurysms and highlights its essential modification steps for giant aneurysms. Using this modified technique, we were able to create an animal model for giant aneurysms with high comparability to humans regarding the hemodynamics and coagulation systems. Furthermore, low morbidity and high aneurysm patency rates were achieved. The proposed giant aneurysm model offers an excellent possibility for testing new endovascular devices.
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- 2023
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14. European survey on neurosurgical management of primary central nervous system lymphomas and preoperative corticosteroid therapy.
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Scheichel F, Popadic B, Pinggera D, Jaskolski DJ, Lubrano V, Foroglou N, Netuka D, Iliescu B, Novak L, Sherif C, Marhold F, and Freyschlag CF
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Introduction: Preoperative corticosteroid therapy (CST) is common in primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) and may complicate histopathological diagnosis. There is an ongoing debate on the best management after preoperative CST., Research Question: We aimed to survey how different European neurosurgical units treat PCNSL patients after preoperative CST., Methods: An English-language survey consisting of 21 questions addressing the management of patients with suspected PCNSL and preoperative CST was sent to European hospitals. The survey also included three clinical cases to assess the decision-making process in a clinical setting., Results: The survey was completed by 74 European hospitals. There was no clear consensus on how to treat a patient with PCNSL after CST. Accordingly, 24.3% responded that they would generally defer surgery regardless of a possible radiological response, 47.3% would defer surgery only if there is regression in preoperative MRI and the remaining 28.4% would defer surgery only if the tumor had completely vanished. Furthermore, there were distinct discrepancies in responses of neurosurgical units regarding their general management approach and their case-based decision in the three example cases. The results of our survey also showed regional differences and differences in treatment decisions between high-, intermediate- and low-volume centers., Discussion and Conclusion: There was no clear consensus on how to treat patients with suspected PCNSL and preoperative CST. Furthermore, most centers also showed inconsistencies in their responses regarding their general approach as well as individual patient treatment. More high-quality evidence-based recommendations are needed to improve consensus and thus patient care., Competing Interests: The authors do not have any conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise., (© 2023 The Authors.)
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- 2023
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15. The importance of additional intracranial injuries in epidural hematomas: detailed clinical analysis, long-term outcome, and literature review in surgically managed epidural hematomas.
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Marhold F, Prihoda R, Pruckner P, Eder V, Glechner A, Klerings I, Gombos J, Popadic B, Antoni A, Sherif C, and Scheichel F
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Objective: Epidural hematomas (EDH) occur in up to 8.2% of all traumatic brain injury patients, with more than half needing surgical treatment. In most patients suffering from this perilous disease, good recovery with an excellent clinical course is possible. However, the clinical course is mainly dependent on the presence of additional intracerebral injuries. Few studies comparing isolated and combined EDH in detail exist., Methods: We performed a retrospective single-center study from April 2002 to December 2014. The mean follow-up time was more than 6 years. In addition to analyzing diverse clinicoradiological data, we performed a systematic literature review dealing with a detailed comparison of patients with (combined) and without (isolated) additional intracerebral injuries., Results: We included 72 patients in the study. With increasing age, combined EDH had a higher incidence than isolated EDH. The mortality rate of the patients in the cohort was 10%, of which 0% had isolated EDH and 10% had combined EDH. Good recovery was achieved in 69% of patients, of which 91% had isolated EDH and 50% had combined EDH. A subgroup analysis of the different additional intracerebral injuries in combined EDH demonstrated no significant difference in outcome. A systematic literature review only identified six studies. Patients with isolated EDH had a statistically significantly lower mortality risk [relative risk (RR): 0.22; 95% CI: 0.12-0.39] and a statistically significantly lower risk of unfavorable Glasgow outcome scale score (RR: 0.21; 95% CI: 0.14-0.31) than patients with combined EDH., Conclusions: An excellent outcome in patients with surgically treated isolated EDH is possible. Furthermore, patients with combined EDH or isolated EDH with a low Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score may have favorable outcomes in 50% of the cases. Therefore, every possible effort for treatment should be made for this potentially lethal injury., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (© 2023 Marhold, Prihoda, Pruckner, Eder, Glechner, Klerings, Gombos, Popadic, Antoni, Sherif and Scheichel.)
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- 2023
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16. Does pigmentation, hemosiderin and blood effect visible 5-ALA fluorescence in cerebral melanoma metastasis?
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Marhold F, Roetzer-Pejrimovsky T, Scheichel F, Mercea PA, Mischkulnig M, Wadiura LI, Kiesel B, Weber M, Popadic B, Prihoda R, Hafner C, and Widhalm G
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- Adult, Aminolevulinic Acid, Hemosiderin, Humans, Melanins, Pigmentation, Retrospective Studies, Brain Neoplasms pathology, Melanoma, Photochemotherapy methods
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Introduction: The clinical impact of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) fluorescence during resection of brain metastases is not yet clear.. Recent data demonstrated significantly lower incidence of visible fluorescence in cerebral melanoma metastases (CMM) compared to other brain metastases (BM). The aim of this study was to investigate if characteristic melanoma features such as pigmentation, intratumoural hemosiderin and bleeding have an influence on visible fluorescence in CMM., Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of two neurosurgical centers was performed including adult patients with resection of CMM after preoperative administration of 5-ALA. Data on the fluorescence status (visible or no fluorescence), the fluorescence quality (strong, vague, none) and fluorescence homogeneity (homogeneous or heterogeneous) of each CMM were collected. The amount of melanin, hemosiderin and intratumoural bleeding was semi-quantitatively determined and automated computer-based calculation of the relative pigmented area was performed in fluorescing and non-fluorescing CMM samples., Results: Altogether, 29 CMM were surgically removed after 5-ALA administration. Visible fluorescence was detected in 8 CMM (28%), whereas no fluorescence was detected in 21 CMM (72%). In detail, 3 tumors (10%) showed strong fluorescence, 5 tumors (17%) revealed vague fluorescence and in 21 tumors (72%) no fluorescence was found. In total, 8 fluorescing and 25 non-fluorescing CMM samples were investigated. According to the semi-quantitatively calculated fluorescence status, no statistically significant difference in the median amount of melanin (p = 0.242), hemosiderin (p = 0.603) and bleeding (p = 0.762) between CMM samples with and without visible fluorescence was found. Moreover, the automatically assessed relative pigmented area did not show a statistically significant difference between samples with visible and no fluorescence (p = 0.966)., Conclusion: Our data indicate that 5-ALA fluorescence is not dependent on the amount of pigmentation, intratumoural hemosiderin and bleeding in CMM. We thus assume that other factors are responsible for the low rate of visible fluorescence in CMM., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest None., (Copyright © 2022. Published by Elsevier B.V.)
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- 2022
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17. Perioperative levetiracetam for seizure prophylaxis in seizure-naive brain tumor patients with focus on neurocognitive functioning.
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Konrath E, Marhold F, Kindler W, Scheichel F, Popadic B, Blauensteiner K, Calabek B, Freydl E, Weber M, Ristl R, Hainz K, Sherif C, and Oberndorfer S
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- Anticonvulsants therapeutic use, Humans, Levetiracetam therapeutic use, Prospective Studies, Quality of Life, Seizures drug therapy, Seizures etiology, Seizures prevention & control, Brain Neoplasms complications, Brain Neoplasms drug therapy, Brain Neoplasms surgery, Piracetam therapeutic use, Supratentorial Neoplasms
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Introduction: In seizure-naive brain tumor patients, the efficacy of perioperative prophylactic antiepileptic drug treatment remains controversial. In case of administration, the common preferred drug is levetiracetam (LEV) because of its favorable pharmacological profile. Research to date has not sufficiently determined how LEV affects cognition in the short term, as is the case in the perioperative period. The objective of this prospective study was to examine the neurocognitive functioning of seizure-naive brain tumor patients after receiving LEV perioperatively., Methods: Fortythree patients with supratentorial brain tumor scheduled for surgery received LEV three days before until six days after surgery as seizure prophylaxis. Cognitive functioning (NeuroCogFX), LEV plasma-levels, hematotoxicity, side-effects, as well as health-related quality of life (HRQoL, Qolie31), were recorded preoperatively before (Baseline) and after onset of LEV (Pre-Op), 4-6 days postoperatively (Post-Op) and 21 days postoperatively (Follow-Up)., Results: No significant changes in cognitive functioning and HRQoL were seen after onset of preoperative LEV. There was a significant improvement of NeuroCogFX total-score at Follow-Up (p = 0.004) compared to Baseline. The overall-score Qolie31 showed simultaneous improvement patterns as cognitive functioning (p < 0.001). The most frequent side effect related to study drug was somnolence (in 28.6% of patients)., Conclusions: A significant improvement of cognitive functioning, as well as an improvement in HRQoL, were detected postoperatively. This is presumably due to the debulking effect of the surgery. Nevertheless, LEV has no detrimental effect on cognitive functioning in the perioperative phase in seizure-naive brain tumor patients., Trial Registration: This study was registered prospectively (Date: 25/11/2015; EudraCT: 2015-003,916-19)., (© 2022. The Author(s).)
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- 2022
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18. Surviving the Scene in Civilian Penetrating Brain Injury: Injury Type, Cause and Outcome in a Consecutive Patient Series in Austria.
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Marhold F, Scheichel F, Ladisich B, Pruckner P, Strasser E, Themesl M, Ungersboeck K, and Popadic B
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Background: Penetrating brain injury (PBI) is a heterogeneous condition with many variables. Few data exist on civilian PBI. In some publications, PBI differentiation between low-velocity injury (LVI) and high-velocity injury (HVI) is made, but exact definitions are not given yet. The incidence of PBI depends heavily on the country of origin. Furthermore, captive bolt pistol (CBP) injuries represent a rare type of LVI and almost no reports exist in the human medical literature. Treatment of PBI has been controversially discussed due to high morbidity and mortality with results varying considerably between series. Prognostic factors are of utmost importance to identify patients who presumably benefit from treatment., Methods: A retrospective, single-center analysis of a consecutive patient series was performed from September 2005 to May 2018. We included all patients with PBI who reached our hospital alive and received any neurosurgical operative procedure., Results: Of 24 patients, 38% died, 17% had an unfavourable outcome, and 46% had a favourable outcome. In total, 58% of patients with PBI were self-inflicted. Leading causes of injury were firearms, while captive bolt pistols were responsible for 21% of injuries. LVI represented 54%, and HVI represented 46%. The outcome in HVI was significantly worse than that in LVI. A favourable outcome was achieved in 69% of LVI and 18% of HVI. Low GCS and pathological pupillary status at admission correlated significantly with an unfavourable outcome and death., Conclusions: PBI is a heterogeneous injury with many variables and major geographical and etiological differences. Differentiation between LVI and HVI is crucial for decision-making and predicting outcomes. In patients presenting with object trajectories crossing the midline, no favourable outcome could be achieved. Nevertheless, in total, a favourable outcome was possible in almost half of the patients who succeeded in surgery., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2022 Marhold, Scheichel, Ladisich, Pruckner, Strasser, Themesl, Ungersboeck and Popadic.)
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- 2022
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19. An Update on Neurosurgical Management of Primary CNS Lymphoma in Immunocompetent Patients.
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Scheichel F, Pinggera D, Popadic B, Sherif C, Marhold F, and Freyschlag CF
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Primary central nervous system lymphomas (PCNSL) are rare CNS tumors that harbor a conspicuously longer diagnostic delay compared to other malignant brain tumors. The gold standard for diagnosis is stereotactic biopsy to acquire tissue for histopathological analysis and therefore neurosurgery plays a central role when reducing the diagnostic period is mandated. However, histopathological diagnosis could be complicated if the patient was preoperatively exposed to corticosteroids. Besides the histopathological result, diagnosis of a PCNSL also requires full diagnostic workup to exclude cerebral metastatic disease of a systemic lymphoma. Most reviews of PCNSL discuss recent advancements in systemic treatment options from an (neuro-)oncologic viewpoint, whereas our intention was to discuss the optimization of the diagnostic period and therefore describe current standards of imaging, summarizing the diagnostic workup, discussing the surgical workup and future diagnostic prospects as well as the influence of preoperative corticosteroid therapy to reduce the diagnostic delay of PCNSL patients., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2022 Scheichel, Pinggera, Popadic, Sherif, Marhold and Freyschlag.)
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- 2022
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20. Extent of spinal canal obliteration as prognostic factor for functional outcome in patients with spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma: a retrospective study.
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Marhold F, Popadic B, Rechberger P, Berger-Brabec S, Decristoforo I, Sherif C, and Scheichel F
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- Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Prognosis, Retrospective Studies, Spinal Canal diagnostic imaging, Spinal Canal surgery, Spine, Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal diagnostic imaging, Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal surgery
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Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEDH) is a rare condition with potentially devastating consequences. Known prognostic factors are short time to surgery, preoperative neurologic condition, and age. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the transversal hematoma extent with its subsequent spinal canal obliteration on outcome in patients with SSEDH., Methods: A retrospective study including all patients that underwent surgery due to SSEDH at the University Hospital of St. Poelten between 1/7/2005 and 30/6/2020 was conducted. The percentage of spinal canal obliteration at the level where the hematoma was most prominent was calculated and correlated to functional outcome., Results: A total of 17 patients could be included in this study. Preoperative ASIA impairment scale showed positive correlation with postoperative outcome (p = 0.005). Patients with a favorable outcome (ASIA D and E) showed a statistically significant lower mean obliteration of the spinal canal by the hematoma with 46.4% (± 8%) in comparison to patients with an unfavorable outcome with 62.1% (± 6%, p = 0.001). A cut-off of 51% yielded a sensitivity and specificity for favorable outcome of 100% and 70% respectively (area under the ROC 0.93, p < 0.001)., Conclusion: Preoperative percentage of spinal canal obliteration is statistically significant lower in patients with favorable outcome in surgically treated patients with spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma., (© 2021. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Austria, part of Springer Nature.)
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- 2021
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21. The meningioma surface factor: a novel approach to quantify shape irregularity on preoperative imaging and its correlation with WHO grade.
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Popadic B, Scheichel F, Pinggera D, Weber M, Ungersboeck K, Kitzwoegerer M, Roetzer T, Oberndorfer S, Sherif C, Freyschlag CF, and Marhold F
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Objective: Atypical and anaplastic meningiomas account for 20% of all meningiomas. An irregular tumor shape on preoperative MRI has been associated with WHO grade II-III histology. However, this subjective allocation does not allow quantification or comparison. An objective parameter of irregularity could substantially influence resection strategy toward a more aggressive approach. Therefore, the aim of this study was to objectively quantify the level of irregularity on preoperative MRI and predict histology based on WHO grade using this novel approach., Methods: A retrospective study on meningiomas resected between January 2010 and December 2018 was conducted at two neurosurgical centers. This novel approach relies on the theory that a regularly shaped tumor has a smaller surface area than an irregularly shaped tumor with the same volume. A factor was generated using the surface area of a corresponding sphere as a reference, because for a given volume a sphere represents the shape with the smallest surface area possible. Consequently, the surface factor (SF) was calculated by dividing the surface area of a sphere with the same volume as the tumor with the surface area of the tumor. The resulting value of the SF ranges from > 0 to 1. Finally, the SF of each meningioma was then correlated with the corresponding histopathological grading., Results: A total of 126 patients were included in this study; 60.3% had a WHO grade I, 34.9% a WHO grade II, and 4.8% a WHO grade III meningioma. Calculation of the SF demonstrated a significant difference in SFs between WHO grade I (SF 0.851) and WHO grade II-III meningiomas (SF 0.788) (p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis identified SF as an independent prognostic factor for WHO grade (OR 0.000009, 95% CI 0.000-0.159; p = 0.020)., Conclusions: The SF is a proposed mathematical model for a quantitative and objective measurement of meningioma shape, instead of the present subjective assessment. This study revealed significant differences between the SFs of WHO grade I and WHO grade II-III meningiomas and demonstrated that SF is an independent prognostic factor for WHO grade.
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- 2021
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22. Nerve root herniation with entrapment in the facet joint gap after lumbar decompression surgery: a case presentation.
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Popadic B, Scheichel F, Themesl M, Decristoforo I, Sherif C, and Marhold F
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- Decompression, Humans, Lumbar Vertebrae diagnostic imaging, Lumbar Vertebrae surgery, Lumbosacral Region, Retrospective Studies, Intervertebral Disc Displacement diagnostic imaging, Intervertebral Disc Displacement surgery, Zygapophyseal Joint
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Background: An incidental dural tear is a well-known complication during spine surgery. A rare consequence is a postoperative nerve root herniation. The purpose of this report is to describe a case of such a herniation with entrapment in the facet gap joint and to present the first MR images of this rare surgical complication., Case Presentation: We report a case of a patient who underwent lumbar decompression surgery and afterwards suffered a sudden intractable sciatica. Postoperative MRI showed a new facet joint gap effusion. During revision surgery an entrapped nerve root was found in the facet joint gap. In retrospective, the herniated nerve root is visible on postoperative MRI., Conclusion: This case report highlights a rare complication during spine surgery. This finding is important as signs suggestive for nerve root herniation can easily be overlooked on MRI. Furthermore, this represents the first MRI documentation of this complication., (© 2021. The Author(s).)
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23. Influence of preoperative corticosteroid treatment on rate of diagnostic surgeries in primary central nervous system lymphoma: a multicenter retrospective study.
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Scheichel F, Marhold F, Pinggera D, Kiesel B, Rossmann T, Popadic B, Woehrer A, Weber M, Kitzwoegerer M, Geissler K, Dopita A, Oberndorfer S, Pfisterer W, Freyschlag CF, Widhalm G, Ungersboeck K, and Roessler K
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- Adrenal Cortex Hormones pharmacology, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Central Nervous System Neoplasms pathology, Female, Humans, Lymphoma pathology, Male, Middle Aged, Preoperative Period, Retrospective Studies, Young Adult, Adrenal Cortex Hormones therapeutic use
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Background: Corticosteroid therapy (CST) prior to biopsy may hinder histopathological diagnosis in primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). Therefore, preoperative CST in patients with suspected PCNSL should be avoided if clinically possible. The aim of this study was thus to analyze the difference in the rate of diagnostic surgeries in PCNSL patients with and without preoperative CST., Methods: A multicenter retrospective study including all immunocompetent patients diagnosed with PCNSL between 1/2004 and 9/2018 at four neurosurgical centers in Austria was conducted and the results were compared to literature., Results: A total of 143 patients were included in this study. All patients showed visible contrast enhancement on preoperative MRI. There was no statistically significant difference in the rate of diagnostic surgeries with and without preoperative CST with 97.1% (68/70) and 97.3% (71/73), respectively (p = 1.0). Tapering and pause of CST did not influence the diagnostic rate. Including our study, there are 788 PCNSL patients described in literature with an odds ratio for inconclusive surgeries after CST of 3.3 (CI 1.7-6.4)., Conclusions: Preoperative CST should be avoided as it seems to diminish the diagnostic rate of biopsy in PCNSL patients. Yet, if CST has been administered preoperatively and there is still a contrast enhancing lesion to target for biopsy, surgeons should try to keep the diagnostic delay to a minimum as the likelihood for acquiring diagnostic tissue seems sufficiently high.
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- 2021
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24. Fluorescence-guided resection in bone and soft tissue infiltrating meningiomas.
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Scheichel F, Popadic B, Kitzwoegerer M, Ungersboeck K, and Marhold F
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- Adult, Aged, Aminolevulinic Acid, Bone Neoplasms etiology, Bone Neoplasms secondary, Female, Fluorescence, Humans, Hyperostosis diagnostic imaging, Hyperostosis etiology, Intraoperative Complications etiology, Male, Meningeal Neoplasms pathology, Meningioma pathology, Middle Aged, Neurosurgical Procedures adverse effects, Optical Imaging methods, Soft Tissue Neoplasms etiology, Soft Tissue Neoplasms secondary, Surgery, Computer-Assisted adverse effects, Bone Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Intraoperative Complications diagnostic imaging, Meningeal Neoplasms surgery, Meningioma surgery, Neurosurgical Procedures methods, Soft Tissue Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Surgery, Computer-Assisted methods
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Background: Bone infiltration of the tumour is common in meningioma surgery. This may also affect patients without indicative signs of bone infiltration on preoperative imaging. Unrecognized bone invasion may lead to higher recurrence rates. 5-ALA fluorescence-guided resection (5-ALA-fg) could be a promising tool to help recognize possible bone invasion and/or tumour remnants. However, there is still little data about 5-ALA-fg resection in bone and soft tissue infiltrating meningiomas., Methods: We performed a retrospective study of 11 patients who were operated with the aid of 5-ALA due to bone and soft tissue infiltrating meningiomas at the University Hospital of St. Poelten between 2013 and 2019., Results: Strong and homogeneous fluorescence of the meningioma was observed in 9 cases (81.8%) and vague and heterogeneous fluorescence in 2 cases (18.2%). Hyperostosis on computerized tomography was evident in 3 of 6 cases (50%) and bone infiltration was visible in preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in 7 of 11 patients (63.6%). All eleven patients showed positive fluorescence of the bone infiltrating part. In all 7 cases where tissue could be collected, histopathological testing verified tumour infiltration (100%). There was also fluorescence of the periosteum in 3 cases and histopathological testing verified tumour infiltration in 100%., Conclusion: There is growing evidence that 5-ALA-fg resection can help to identify bone infiltration in meningioma surgery. Therefore, it may help to improve extent of resection. However, further studies are necessary to investigate the rate of false-negative fluorescence and its effect on progression free survival. If 5-ALA-fg resection of meningioma is performed, the attending surgeon should also consider investigating the adjacent periosteum under blue light for detection of possible fluorescence.
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- 2020
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25. Contralateral progression after unilateral evacuation of bilateral chronic subdural hematomas: the volume relation ratio as prognostic factor?
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Scheichel F, Popadic B, Ungersboeck K, and Marhold F
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Objective: Unilateral evacuation of bilateral chronic subdural hematomas (bcSDHs) is associated with higher retreatment rates than an initial bilateral intervention. One reason for that is a possible progression in the size of the contralateral side after unilateral treatment. Thus, the authors focused their study on finding predictors of the need for contralateral retreatment., Methods: All patients who had undergone unilateral or bilateral evacuation of bcSDHs in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital of St. Poelten during a 5-year period (7/2012 to 6/2017) were retrospectively identified. The preoperative hematoma volume was calculated using the XYZ/2 method., Results: Of a total of 103 patients with bcSDHs, 61 patients underwent bilateral evacuation and 42 patients underwent unilateral evacuation. The retreatment rate after bilateral evacuation was significantly lower than that after unilateral evacuation (14.8% vs 31%, respectively; p = 0.049). Contralateral retreatment after unilateral evacuation was necessary in 9 patients (21.4%). The preoperative contralateral hematoma volume was significantly higher in those patients who needed contralateral retreatment after initial unilateral evacuation (68.4 cm3 vs 27.4 cm3, respectively; p < 0.001). Furthermore, the so-called volume relation ratio created by dividing the smaller by the larger hematoma volume was significantly higher when contralateral retreatment became necessary (0.56 vs 0.21, respectively; p < 0.001)., Conclusions: Patients needing evacuation of bcSDHs should be considered for primary bilateral evacuation if the hematoma volume on the smaller side is greater than 40 cm3 and the subsequent volume relation ratio is greater than 0.4.
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