2025Accra, Ghana

Ghana Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting

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Location

Accra, Ghana

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Abstract 1

Epilepsy Surgery for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Olivia Asiedu, Kwadwo Darko, Pearl Tenkorang, W. Elorm Yevudza, Salim Issah, Eyako Dzantor, Marjidah Tahiru, Wireko Andrew Awuah, Sean O'Leary, Umaru Barrie, Mabel Banson

Abstract 2

Presentation, Management and Outcome of Traumatic Spine Injuries in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jonathan Nuamah, Kwadwo Darko, Ishav Shukla, Taimur Hassan, Mohammad Mirahmadi Eraghi, Muhammad Ammar Haider, Mina Guirguis, Michael Farid, Peace Odiase, Umaru Barrie, Salah G. Aoun, Mabel Banson, Teddy Totimeh

Abstract 3

Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery for Intracranial Lesions in Africa: Insights from Three Country Case Studies - A Systematic Review

Mildred Marfo, Ishav Shukla, Jason Wang, Mina Guirguis, Kwadwo Darko, Salah G. Aoun, Umaru Barrie, Mabel Banson, Teddy Totimeh

Abstract 4

Comparative Outcomes of Surgical and Conservative Management of Pediatric Intracranial Cavernous Malformations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kwadwo Darko, Akua Anti, Takara Newsome-Cuby, Leticia Simo, Momodou G. Bah, Abigail Jenkins, Umaru Barrie, David Dadey

Abstract 5

Location-Specific Hematoma Volume Cutoffs as Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage in a Tertiary Hospital in Accra, Ghana: A Retrospective Analysis

Kwadwo Darko, Simon Sackitey, Prince Agyapong, Bernice Limann, Pearl Ohenewaa Tenkorang, Sean O'Leary, Emmanuel Kwadwo Adjei Osei, Umaru Barrie, Adams Fuseini, Teddy Totimeh

Abstract 6

Management of Pediatric Quadrigeminal Arachnoid Cysts: A Systematic Review and Illustrative Case Report

Emmanuel K. Adjei Osei, Kwadwo Darko, Pearl Tenkorang, Maame A.D. Boateng, Nana A.B.O. Sekyere, Bernice Limann, Oluruntoba Ogunfolaji, Sean O'Leary, Umaru Barrie, Teddy Totimeh

Abstract 7

Ghana's Initial Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping Experience: Advancing Global Neurosurgery Through the Global Brain Surgery Initiative

Teddy Totimeh, Emmanuel K. Adjei Osei, Irene Kweidjartey, Kwadwo Darko, Vincent Buckman, Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye, W. Elorm Yevudza Jr, Frederick Dogbe, Nirali Patel, Kwadwo Sarpong, Hasan R. Syed, Amjad Anaizi, Daniel R. Felbaum, Jean C. Walter

Abstract 8

Comparative Efficacy of Perioperative Blood Conservation Agents in Pediatric Cranial Vault Remodeling and Craniofacial Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Pearl Ohenewaa Tenkorang, Christopher C. Padilla, Michael Farid, Parker Smith, Kwadwo Darko, Sean O'Leary, Bennett Levy, Umaru Barrie, Hammad Khan, Salah G. Aoun, David H. Harter

Abstract 9

Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana: A Retrospective Analysis

Bernice Limann, Kwadwo Darko, Emmanuel Kwadwo Adjei Osei, Nina Dwumfour-Poku, Michael Farid, Samuel Benjamin Nkansah, Abdallah Tikuma Faisal, Kwesi Kyei Ofei, Joseph Danwura Tanlongo, Mina Guirguis, Pearl Ohenewaa Tenkorang, Umaru Barrie, Adams Fuseini, Teddy Totimeh

Abstract 10

Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Management and In-Hospital Outcomes of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana: A Retrospective Analysis

Emmanuel Kwadwo Adjei Osei, Kwadwo Darko, Wendy Priyah Miranda, Mina Guirguis, Joseph Tanlongo, Pearl Tenkorang, Bernice Limann, Samuel Benjamin Nkansah, Nana K. Darko, Afua Timah Agyei, Umaru Barrie, Teddy Totimeh

Abstract 11

A Retrospective Outpatient Department Based Study of Pattern of First-Visit Pediatric Neurosurgical Disorders: A 6-Year Single Center Experience in Ghana

Percy Ansong, Kwadwo Darko, Bernice Limann, Joseline Haizel-Cobbina, Mabel Banson, Patrick Bankah

Abstract 12

Primary Intraventricular Brain Abscess in a Child with Congenital Cyanotic Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Illustrative Case Report

Irene W. Kweidjartey, Gabriel Apusiyene, Emmanuel K. Adjei, Kwadwo Darko, Joseph K. Awindago, Omane A. Okrah

Abstract 13

Tension Pneumosella following Transsphenoidal Surgery: A Systematic Review

Lois Afia Agbemavi-Kudufia, Nicolai Blasdel, Kwadwo Darko, Michael Farid, Sean O'Leary, Rylie Ju, Mahmoud Elguindy, Umaru Barrie