Susan R. Durham
University of Vermont
47 Papers
263 Citations
Susan R. Durham is an academic researcher from University of Vermont. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Cerebral blood flow. The author has an hindex of 21, co-authored 43 publications. Previous affiliations of Susan R. Durham include University of Pennsylvania & Dartmouth College.
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Papers
Comparison of posterior fossa decompression with and without duraplasty for the surgical treatment of Chiari malformation Type I in pediatric patients: a meta-analysis
TL;DR: Posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty is associated with a lower risk of reoperation than PFD but a greater risk for cerebrospinal fluid-related complications and there was no significant difference between the 2 operative techniques with respect to clinical improvement or decrease in syringomyelia.
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CBF Measured by Xe-CT: Approach to Analysis and Normal Values
TL;DR: The clustering of systematically placed cortical and subcortical ROIs has provided a normative data base forXe-CT CBF and a flexible and uncomplicated method for the analysis of CBF maps generated by Xe-enhanced CT.
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Correction of Large (>25 cm2) Cranial Defects with “Reinforced” Hydroxyapatite Cement: Technique and Complications
TL;DR: The use of hydroxyapatite cement with mesh and miniplates provides internal structural support and increased stability of the construct, and the rate of infection is alarmingly high in these large constructs.
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Spine surgery in morbidly obese patients.
TL;DR: Although morbidly obese patients may present late in the course of their symptoms and require modifications in the use of standard neuroimaging, operative facilities, and treatment plans, open mindedness and persistence can yield satisfactory results in most cases.
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Surgically treated lumbar disc disease in the pediatric population: an outcome study.
TL;DR: It is suggested that pediatric lumbar disc disease may be a separate entity distinct from adult lumbr disc disease, and therefore, the same conclusions regarding long-term outcome cannot be applied to the pediatric population.
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