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Elias Shaaya, MDBrown Neurosurgery, Rhode Island Hospital Verified email at brown.edu Cited by 435 |
Angelman syndrome in adulthood
AM Larson, JE Shinnick, EA Shaaya… - American Journal of …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a neurogenetic disorder. The goal of this study was to investigate
the primary health issues affecting adults with AS and to further characterize the natural …
the primary health issues affecting adults with AS and to further characterize the natural …
[HTML][HTML] Endoscopic techniques for lumbar interbody fusion: principles and context
Endoscopic techniques in spine surgery are rapidly evolving, with operations becoming
progressively safer and less invasive. Lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) procedures comprise many …
progressively safer and less invasive. Lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) procedures comprise many …
Seizure treatment in Angelman syndrome: A case series from the Angelman Syndrome Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital
Epilepsy is a common feature of Angelman syndrome (~ 80–90%), with the most common
seizure types including myoclonic, atonic, atypical absence, focal, and generalized tonic–…
seizure types including myoclonic, atonic, atypical absence, focal, and generalized tonic–…
Neighborhood-level socioeconomic status predicts extended length of stay after elective anterior cervical spine surgery
Background A significant portion of health care spending is driven by a small percentage of
the overall population. Understanding risk factors predisposing patients to disproportionate …
the overall population. Understanding risk factors predisposing patients to disproportionate …
Existing clinical evidence on the use of cellular bone matrix grafts in spinal fusion: updated systematic review of the literature
OBJECTIVE Spinal fusion surgery is increasingly common; however, pseudarthrosis remains
a common complication affecting as much as 15% of some patient populations. Currently, …
a common complication affecting as much as 15% of some patient populations. Currently, …
The national student neurosurgical research conference: a research conference for medical students
Objective Medical students interested in neurosurgery are increasingly involved in research,
and research conferences have proven valuable for developing medical research …
and research conferences have proven valuable for developing medical research …
[HTML][HTML] Navigation techniques in endoscopic spine surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) advances the principles of minimally invasive surgery,
including minor collateral tissue damage, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery times. ESS …
including minor collateral tissue damage, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery times. ESS …
[HTML][HTML] Gross total resection and survival outcomes in elderly patients with spinal chordoma: a SEER-based analysis
J Pham, E Shaaya, B Rhee, A Kimata, EE Ozcan… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Objective The association between aggressive resection and improved survival for adult
spinal chordoma patients has not been well characterized in the geriatric population. Thus, the …
spinal chordoma patients has not been well characterized in the geriatric population. Thus, the …
[HTML][HTML] Full endoscopic cervical spine surgery
Background The authors present 4 techniques for fully-endoscopic cervical spine surgery
with accompanying case series:(I) posterior cervical unilateral laminectomy and bilateral …
with accompanying case series:(I) posterior cervical unilateral laminectomy and bilateral …
[HTML][HTML] A review of functional restoration from spinal cord stimulation in patients with spinal cord injury
Traumatic spinal cord injury often leads to loss of sensory, motor, and autonomic function
below the level of injury. Recent advancements in spinal cord electrical stimulation (SCS) for …
below the level of injury. Recent advancements in spinal cord electrical stimulation (SCS) for …