Lexington Medical Center Brain Tumor Program
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The Lexington Medical Center Brain Tumor Program combines the expertise of diverse and talented specialists who are committed to providing patients with optimal care.
19/05/2022
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30/03/2022
Today’s post is our final patient case on intraventricular tumors. This tumor differs from our previously reviewed case because of its location. Although it still interrupts the flow of CSF and requires removal. Dr. Engh will review how this surgery differs from our other case based on tumor location.
Dr. Johnathan Engh reviews our first patient case on intraventricular tumors. These tumors block the natural flow of CSF and require surgical removal to restore flow. Dr. Engh will discuss the details of this intricate surgery- watch to learn more.
Join us to learn more about cerebral spinal fluid. Dr. Johnathan Engh will discuss how CSF is made and the role it plays in the brain. This is the first post in this series where we will review intraventricular tumors and present two different patient cases.
In our final post on indications for brain surgery we review neurological symptoms that lead us to remove a tumor for the improvement or resolution of these symptoms. Watch our video to learn more about these unique symptoms
Today we continue our series on indications for brain surgery. Dr. Engh will explain the process behind how we operate on a tumor to increase the patient’s survival rate
Regional mass effect? What is it and why is it an indication for brain surgery? Dr. Engh answers these questions in today’s video post.
12/05/2021
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Last week we reviewed tissue diagnosis as an indication for brain surgery. In our second post Dr. Engh explains the different procedures we perform to obtain a tissue diagnosis.
Over the next month we will be discussing the different indications for brain surgery. Today Dr. Engh explains why tissue diagnosis is one of the reasons we will choose to operate on a tumor.
In conclusion of our emergency brain surgery case review we explain the patient’s imaging post operatively. Dr. Engh does an overview of the patient’s recovery and expected outcome. Watch our final video for the conclusion of this series.
In part 3 of our patient case review we go more in depth on the pathology results and offered treatment options following surgery. Dr. Engh emphasizes the importance of respecting patient’s wishes in regards to which treatments, if any, they perform. To learn more about these offered treatments watch our video post.
Dr. Engh will be discussing how critical a matter of minutes can be when a patient presents to the ER unconscious due to a large brain tumor. He reviews operating details, pathology, and the patient’s recovery. To learn more about this surgery case watch our video
Over the next four posts we will be reviewing the details of a brain tumor patient that presented in a comatose state requiring emergency intervention. Today Dr. Engh reviews the symptoms the patient presented with and their initial CT scan, which you can take a closer look at from Monday’s post.
22/03/2021
This week we will be introducing a new patient case. Dr. Engh will be reviewing a brain tumor that presented in critical condition requiring emergency brain surgery. This image is of the patient’s brain prior to surgery. Note the tumor is circled in red and the darker areas surrounding it is swelling of the brain tissue. Keep a look out for our first video post later this week.
04/03/2021
We could all use some meditation in our lives! Join the National Brain Tumor Society for this free and awesome service on March 8th.
We are pleased to offer with Tori Best, PharmD, BCGP, RPh, a meditation, mindfulness, and yoga teacher who has partnered with NBTS to provide free meditation classes to our community.
Join our class on March 8 at 7PM EST: https://bit.ly/BTMeditationMondays
Our nurse practitioner Hilary Jackson will be reviewing the top three post operative questions we get from our brain surgery patients.
11/02/2021
Congratulations Amelia!! 🧠🧠🧠
Last week Amelia celebrated 2 years being tumor free! For those of you unfamiliar with this amazing story watch our video to learn more.
Following up on our brain abscess case Dr. Engh reviews this patient’s surgery and post operative outcome.
Dental infections are very serious and can cause bacteria to spread to other areas of the body. Over the next two video posts Dr. Engh will be discussing a case where infection spread from a patient’s tooth to their brain and the treatment recommended for this.
Today Dr. Engh will be discussing intracranial pressure in relation to brain tumors. This is an important concept because increased intracranial pressure causes many neurological symptoms like seizures that lead us to diagnose a brain tumor. Watch our video to learn more!
Today we have our final video on the Jehovah’s Witness brain tumor case. Dr. Engh will be discussing the tumor type as well as the patient’s recovery. If you missed our previous videos take the time to review this unique case over our previous posts!
Today we are continuing our case review of the Jehovah’s Witness craniotomy. Dr. Andrew Weisinger, an anesthesiologist here at LMC, will be discussing this case from his perspective in the OR. Specifically he goes into detail the different ways we prevent blood loss during these complex cases.
In this weeks post Dr. Johnathan Engh is discussing in more detail our Jehovah’s Witness brain tumor case. He is reviewing what went on in the OR and what precautions we take in this special scenario.
Over the next few weeks we will be releasing 4 video posts discussing a Jehovah’s Witness case in relation to removal of a brain tumor. Here is our first introduction post from Dr. Johnathan Engh!
14/12/2020
Over the next few posts we will be reviewing a unique brain tumor case. Dr. Johnathan Engh, our neurosurgeon, and Dr. Andrew Weisinger, our anesthesiologist, will be discussing the removal of a brain tumor in a patient who is a Jehovah’s Witness. This means the patient declines blood products in any situation, including the operating room. We will be releasing the first video discussing this case on Thursday. Pictured here is the patient’s pre-operative imaging.
09/11/2020
The National Brain Tumor Society offers many different ways of supporting individuals with brain tumors and their loved ones. Join them tonight for Meditation Monday or this Sunday 11/15 for their virtual support group. Take advantage of these free and wonderful opportunities!
Join us next Sunday, November 15 at 7PM (EST) for our monthly Brain Tumor Support Conversation. Anyone who has been affected by a is encouraged to speak in this welcoming space. Register here: http://bit.ly/BTSupportConvos 🧡
How has COVID-19 impacted the LMC Brain Tumor Program? Dr. Johnathan Engh will be discussing our response to the pandemic.
02/11/2020
Next Monday 11/9/20 at 7pm join the National Brain Tumor Society for their free Meditation Monday Event!
We are pleased to offer Meditation Mondays with Tori Best, PharmD, BCGP, RPh, a meditation, mindfulness, and yoga teacher who has partnered with NBTS to provide free meditation classes to our community. Join our class on November 9th at 7PM/EST: https://bit.ly/BTMeditationMondays 🧡
In the spirit of the season Dr. Engh will be discussing a spooky, rare tumor called a teratoma. This tumor can grow things like hair, teeth, and nails- OH MY! Watch to learn more.
Did you know there is a rare brain tumor that can grow odd things like hair, teeth, and even nails? Oh my! In the spirit of the season later this week Dr. Engh will discuss this spooky tumor called a teratoma.
19/10/2020
Take a look at the nation brain tumor society’s list of active brain tumor trials. These are different treatment trials offered for different types of brain tumors.
http://bit.ly/Q3ClinicalTrials2020
NBTS Brain Tumor Clinical Trials Report: Q3 2020 - News & Blog | National Brain Tumor Society This report, generated by the National Brain Tumor Society, provides a summary of brain tumor clinical trials that have recently started or begun recruitment.
12/10/2020
Our diet can have a positive effect on our brains, enhancing memory and mental clarity. A diet full of leafy greens, berries, nuts and more can even help slow brain decline. Try these recipes that can help give your brain a boost: https://bit.ly/3l95arC
Last week we talked about brain metastasis and stereotactic radiosurgery. If you are interested in learning more about this type of brain tumor and treatment option watch our video!
28/09/2020
Brain metastasis is cancer that has spread from somewhere else in the body to the brain. One of the most common forms of treatment for this is called stereotactic radiosurgery or SRS. This is a concentrated form of radiation treatment that focuses on treating the brain tumor versus radiating the entire brain. These images are of brain metastasis prior to and after surgery. If you are interested in learning more about this patient’s case look out for Dr. Engh’s video coming later this week!
17/09/2020
This Sunday the 20th the National Brain Tumor Society is is hosting a virtual support group for patients and their friends/family. Take advantage of this awesome opportunity- it happens on a monthly basis.
Have you heard about our virtual support conversations for patients and care partners? Sign up and connect with other members of the community: https://bit.ly/BTSupportConvos
14/09/2020
As Johnathan A. Engh, MD, FAANS, of the Lexington Medical Center Brain Tumor Program worked to remove the astrocytoma invading the supportive tissue of her frontal lobe, Karen Adkins kept up a lively conversation with one of the nurses in the surgical suite. Learn about Karen's experience with having an awake craniotomy on LMC's blog, LexWell.
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On Monday we discussed hemangioblastoma brain tumors. If you are interested in learning more about this highly vascularized brain tumor watch Dr. Engh’s patient case video!
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