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SUN Conference Touches the Brain—and Heart
Each year, a group of our neurosurgeons leaves New York for a few days to attend The Society of University Neurosurgeons (SUN) conference, where they collaborate with and learn from neurosurgeons from all over the world. SUN comprises more than 100 neurosurgeons from...
Neurofibromatosis – What and How, a Columbia University Medical Center Neurosurgeon’s Take
One in 3,000 individuals is affected by neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes the growth of benign tumors in nerve tissue throughout the body. Most often, it is children who are diagnosed with neurofibromatosis and who will deal with the growth of tumors...
Study Finds Little Risk and Much Benefit in ‘Gluing’ Blood Vessels Before Surgery
A cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare tangle of blood vessels in the brain that carries a high risk of hemorrhage. Brain surgeons have found that “gluing” or blocking off the blood supply to these malformations before surgery cuts down on...
Columbia Neurosurgeons Come Out on Top in Top Doctor Guides
It’s not hard to find a doctor. Your insurance company has lists of doctors. Your friends recommend doctors. The internet is full of lists of fully qualified doctors to choose from. But when you’re looking for a neurosurgeon to take care of your brain, these lists can...
