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Spaceflight and Neurosurgery: A Comprehensive Review of the Relevant Literature.

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Abstract
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Spaceflight and the associated gravitational fluctuations may impact various components of the central nervous system. These include changes in intracranial pressure, the spine, and neurocognitive performance. The implications of altered astronaut performance on critical spaceflight missions are potentially significant. The current body of research on this important topic is extremely limited, and a comprehensive review has not been published. Herein, the authors address this notable gap, as well as the role of the neurosurgeon in optimizing potential diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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World neurosurgery
Volume
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109
Number of Pages
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444-448
ISSN Number
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1878-8750
URL
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https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1878-8750(17)31789-8
DOI
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10.1016/j.wneu.2017.10.062
Short Title
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World Neurosurg
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