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This critique evaluates a recent study on the management of cerebrospinal fluid-related intracranial abnormalities in frontoethmoidal encephalocele, as explored in a retrospective cohort study titled “Shunt Algorithm for Frontoethmoidal Encephalocele (SAFE): A Retrospective Cohort Study of Published Cases.” focusing on their strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for future research. This highlights the positive impacts of the SAFE algorithm in standardizing treatment protocols, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing our understanding of the condition through collaborative data analysis. However, it also addresses limitations, such as potential biases in retrospective data analysis and the need for individualized patient care. This abstract emphasizes the significance of continued research and multidisciplinary collaboration in refining the treatment strategies for frontoethmoidal encephaloceles. Prospective, multicenter studies with standardized protocols, collaborative efforts among institutions, and innovative techniques are needed to advance our understanding and management.
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Mughal, Z.U.N., Danish, F. & Rangwala, H.S. Letter to the editor: “Management of cerebrospinal‑fluid‑related intracranial abnormalities in frontoethmoidal encephalocele using “Shunt algorithm for frontoethmoidal encephalocele” (SAFE), a retrospective cohort study of published cases”. Neurosurg Rev 47, 119 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10143-024-02356-6
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