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Tyler Scullen

Tyler Scullen, MD

Assistant Professor


Department: Neurosurgery

Education

  • MD - Tulane University School of Medicine (2016)
  • BA, Neurobiology and Chemistry - Colby College (2010)

Memberships / Professional Affiliations

  • Society of Neurointerventional Surgery, Candidate Member
  • North American Skull Base Society, Candidate Member

Residencies

  • Neurosurgery - Tulane University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation (2016-2023)

Fellowships

  • Neuroendovascular Surgery - University of Buffalo (2023-2025)

Tyler Scullen, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Publications

Recent Book Chapters

  • Housley SB, McPheeters MJ, Raygor KP, Bouslama M, Scullen T, Davies JM. Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. Neurosurg Clin N Am35(3):305-310, July 2024.
  • Amenta PS, Medel R, Singh MK, Dumont AS, Scullen TA, Oldfield EH. Chapter 464: Microsurgical Treatment of Spinal Vascular Malformations. Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery, 8th Edition. P.3796-3866. 2022. 

Recent Original Manuscripts

  • Jaikumar V, Lim J, Wahlig P, Moser MK, Rupp J, Kruk MD, Waqas M, Patel D, Fritz AG, Monteiro A, Khan HS, Scullen TA, et al. Effectiveness of subdural evacuating port system (SEPS) and middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) for chronic subdural hematomas. Interv Neuroradiol. Jun 18 2025
  • Hanel RA, Jaikumar V, Gutierrez-Aguirre SF, Khan HS, De Toledo OF, Lim J, Scullen TA, et al. Adjunctive intravascular lithotripsy for heavily calcified carotid stenosis: a dual-center experience and technical case series. J Neurointerv Surg. Jan 27 2025;doi:10.1136/jnis-2024-022545
  • Jaikumar V, Moser M, Lim J, Khan HS, Scullen TA et al. Advanced Treatment Approach: Intra-arterial Lidocaine Injection and Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization With Onyx for Relief of Refractory Migraine: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). Feb 11 2025
  • Levy EI, for Scullen TA, Lian MX, et al. First Reported Series of Cerebral Angiography Performed at an Outpatient Center: Safety and Satisfaction Results. Congress of Neurological Surgeons: “Neurosurgery on the Go”. Feb 12, 2025 View journal highlight on YouTube
  • Scullen TA, Lian MX, Jaikumar V, et al. First Reported Series of Cerebral Angiography Performed at an Outpatient Center: Safety and Satisfaction Results. Neurosurgery. Jul 23 2024.
  • McPheeters MJ, Waqas M, Lim J, Rho K, Jaikumar V, Gong A, Raygor KP, Housley B, Scullen T, et al. Can Endovascular Repair of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms Be Safely Performed in an Outpatient Setting? Lessons Learned from Spine Outcome Control Groups. Neurosurgery. Dec 3 2024
  • Lim J, Jaikumar V, Scullen TA, Siddiqui AH. Commentary: A multi-center study of the MicroNET-covered stent in consecutive patients with acute carotid-related stroke: SAFEGUARD-STROKE. Postepy Kardiol Interwencyjnej. Sep 2024;20(3):245-247.
  • Hanel RA, Jaikumar V, Gutierrez-Aguirre SF, Khan HS, de Toledo OF, Lim J, Scullen T, et al. Adjunctive intravascular lithotripsy for heavily calcified carotid stenosis: a dual-center experience and technical case series. J Neurointerv Surg. Nov 7 2024.
  • Housley SB, McPheeters MJ, Raygor KP, Bouslama M, Scullen T, Davies JM. Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. Neurosurg Clin N Am. Jul 2024;35(3):305-310.
  • Scullen T, Milburn J, Mathkour M, et al. Training Cerebrovascular and Neuroendovascular Surgery Residents: A Systematic Literature Review and Recommendations. Ochsner J. 2024;24(1):36-46.
  • Scullen T, Milburn J, Mathkour M, Tubbs RS, Kalyvas J. Intrafacet Spacer Placement as a Mobility-Sparing Bailout Option in Atlantoaxial Fusion Construct Salvage. Ochsner J. Summer 2024;24(2):124-130.
  • Scullen T, Ng C, Mathkour M, et al. In Reply: Ventral Subaxial Cervical Access Using Tailored Access Osteotomies, A Cadaveric Study. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). Jan 1 2024;26(1):125.
  • Scullen T, Aria K, Mathkour M, et al.  The use of diffusion tensor imaging in spinal pathology, a comprehensive literature review. Eur. Spine J. 2023.
  • Scullen T, Milburn J, Mathkour M, Bui C, Dumont A. Neonatal high-flow anterior circulation dural arteriovenous fistulae successfully treated with subtotal endovascular embolization; A case report. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. Sep 2023;232:107876.
  • Cameron S, Arada C, Juan J, Mathkour M, Scullen T, et al. What is the C2 pedicle, pars interarticularis, and isthmus? Anatomical study and review of the literature regarding these confusing terms with proposal of new nomenclature. Acta Neurochir. 2023.
  • Scullen T, Milburn J, Mathkour M, et a. Mechanical thrombectomy for a right hemispheric stroke syndrome due to acute left A1-A2 junction thromboembolic occlusion. Ochsner J. 2023.
  • Magill S, Schwartz T, Couldwell WM, et al. International Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma Study: Surgical Outcomes and Management Trends. Neurosurg. 2023.
  • Scullen T, Ng C, Mathkour M, et al. Clip Ligation and Disconnection of a Ruptured Ventral Subaxial Cervical Isolated Spinal Aneurysm Using Tailored Access Osteotomies: An Operative Technique. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2023.
  • Scullen T, Ng C, Mathkour M, et al. Ventral subaxial cervical access using tailored access osteotomies, a cadaveric study. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2023.
  • Ibrahim N, Scullen T, Tucci M, et al. Minimally invasive transparechymal hematoma evacuation using the MindsEye expandable tubular retractor, a technical note. World Neurosurg. 2023.
  • Magill S, Schwartz T, Couldwell WM, et al. International Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma Study: Preoperative Grading Scale to Predict Outcomes and Propensity Matched Outcomes by Endonasal vs Transcranial Approach. Neurosurg. 2023.
  • Beighley A, Zhang A, Huang B, Carr C, Mathkour )M, Werner C, Scullen T, Kilgore MD, Maulucci CM, Dallapiazza RF, Kalyvas J. Patient-reported outcome measures in spine surgery: A systematic review. J Craniovert Jun Spine. 2022;13:378-89.
  • Mathkour M, Chu J, Scullen T, et al. Atlantoaxial instability secondary to Bartonella henselae osteomyelitis managed surgically by atlantoaxial instrumentation: A case report and systematic review. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 2022;13(3):224-232.
  • Mathkour M, Shapiro SZ, Scullen T, et al. Single Level Spondylolisthesis Associated Sagittal Plane Imbalance Corrected by Pre-Psoas Interbody Fusion Using Anterior Column Release with 30 degrees Expandable Hyperlordotic Cage. Medicina (Kaunas). 2022;58(9).
  • Kilgore MD, Mathkour M, Dunn RH, Scullen T, et al. Spontaneous resolution of syringomyelia following pregnancy and parturition in a patient with type I chiari malformation: A case and systematic review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2022;222:107413.
  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Tubbs RS, Dumont A, Wang A. Characteristics and management of dilated mastoid emissary veins: a case report and literature review. World Neurosurg. 2022.
  • Singh B, Lant S, Cividini S, et al. Prognostic indicators and outcomes of hospitalised COVID-19 patients with neurological disease: An individual patient data meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2022;17(6):e0263595.
  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Dumont A, Glennon S, Wang A. Intracranial Aneurysms in the Context of Variant Cerebrovascular Anatomy: A Review of the Literature. World Neurosurg. 2022.
  • Scullen T, Spinelli C, Dumont AS, Wang A. Novel technique for ventriculoperotineal shunt placement using a neurointerventional biplanar fluoroscopy suite, a technical note. Interdiscip. Neurosurg.: Adv. Tech. Case Manag. 2022;29(4):101563.
  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Dumont AS. Commentary: Formation, Growth, or Rupture of De Novo Intracranial Aneurysms: Long-Term Follow-up Study of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Survivors. Neurosurgery. 2021.
  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Wang A, et al. Commentary: Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index Predicts Delayed Cerebral Vasospasm After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Neurosurgery. 2021.
  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Werner C, et al. Vertebral artery dissection and associated ruptured intracranial pseudoaneurysm successfully treated with coil assisted flow diversion: A case report and review of the literature. Brain Circ. 2021;7(3):159-166.
  • Mathkour M, Werner C, Scullen T, et al. Detethering the Superficial Temporal Artery: Application to Tension Free STA-MCA Bypasses. Clin Anat. 2021.
  • Mathkour M, Scullen T, Kilgore MD, et al. Complete ophthalmoplegia secondary to idiopathic intracranial hypertension managed successfully with dural sinus stenting: A case and systematic review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021;209:106910.
  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Dumont A. Commentary: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Dose-Response and Risk Factors for Obliteration of Arteriovenous Malformations Following Radiosurgery: An Update Based on the Last 20 Years of Published Clinical Evidence. Neurosurgery Open. 2021;2:3.
  • Singh B, Lant S, Cividini S, et al. Prognostic Indicators and Outcomes of Hospitalised COVID-19 Patients with Neurological Disease: A Systematic Review and Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis. The Lancet. 2021.
  • Scullen T, Freeman Z, Mathkour M, et al. Middle Fossa Encephaloceles Treated via the Transmastoid Approach: A Case Series and Review of the Literature. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2021.
  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Teja N, Dumont AS. Commentary: Aneurysm Wall Enhancement Is Associated With Decreased Intrasaccular IL-10 and Morphological Features of Instability. Neurosurgery. 2021.
  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Carr JR, et al. Iatrogenic Middle Cerebral Artery Ruptured Pseudoaneurysm Successfully Treated With a Pipeline Embolization Device. Ochsner J. 2021;21(2):190-193.
  • Scullen T, Teja N, Song SH, et al. Use of stereoelectroencephalography beyond epilepsy: a systematic review. World Neurosurg. 2021.
  • Werner CD, Mathkour M, Scullen T, et al. Transradial access for anterior circulation deployment of pipeline embolization device: A case report, literature review, and technical note. Brain Circ. 2021;7(2):118-123.
  • Carpenter K, Scullen T, Mathkour M, et al. Social Perception and Academic Trends on Women in the Field of Neurosurgery: A Bibliometric Analysis. World Neurosurg. 2021;152:154-161.
  • Iwanaga J, Zeoli T, Scullen T, Maulucci C, Tubbs RS. Cadaveric Evidence of Complete Transection of the Lumbar Sympathetic Trunk After Extreme Lateral Transpsoas Approach to the Lumbar Spine: A Word of Caution. Cureus. 2021;13(4):e14346.
  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Santana MN, Dumont AS. Commentary: Neurosurgery Resident Interviews: The Prevalence and Impact of Inappropriate and Potentially Illegal Questions. Neurosurgery. 2021.
  • Kilgore MD, Scullen T, Mathkour M, et al. Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Operative Volume and Residency Training at Two Academic Neurosurgery Centers in New Orleans. World Neurosurg. 2021.
  • Carpenter K, McCormack E, Scullen T, et al. Letter to the Editor: Implicit Bias's Influence on Gender in Neurological Surgery. World Neurosurg. 2021;148:230-232.
  • Zeoli T, Mathkour M, Scullen T, et al. Spinal pigmented villonodular synovitis and tenosynovial giant cell tumor: A report of two cases and a comprehensive systematic review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021;202:106489.
  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Dumont AS. Commentary: Intracerebral Hemorrhage Volume Reduction and Timing of Intervention Versus Functional Benefit and Survival in the MISTIE III and STICH Trials. Neurosurgery. 2021.
  • Yacob A, Carr CJ, Foote J, Scullen T, et al. The Global Burden of Neural Tube Defects and Disparities in Neurosurgical Care. World Neurosurg. 2021;149:e803-e820.
  • Beighley A, Glynn R, Scullen T, et al. Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage during pregnancy: a comprehensive and systematic review of the literature. Neurosurg Rev. 2021.

Presentations

Recent Oral Presentations

  • Scullen T, Singh T, Mathkour M, et al., Radiographic Features and Associated Outcomes of Spinal Synovial Cysts. American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. 2024
  • Scullen T, Kahn L (Speaker). Neurological sequelae of COVID-19: the New Orleans experience. 34th Annual Neurosurgery in the Rockies. Virtual Meeting. 2021.
  • Scullen T, Glynn R, Makthout M, Werner C, Zeoli T, Amenta PS. Vertebral artery dissection and associated ruptured intracranial pseudoaneurysm successfully treated with coil assisted flow diversion: A case report and review of the literature. Louisiana Neurosurgical Society (LANS) 45th Annual Meeting. Virtual Meeting. 2021.
  • Scullen T, Glynn R, Hanna J, Amenta PS. Stroke Patients with a TOAST Category of Cardioembolic who Receive Pre-Operative tPA have Increased Odds of Total Recanalization Following Mechanical Thrombectomy. Louisiana Neurosurgical Society (LANS) 45th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 2020.

Recent Abstracts

  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Tubbs RS, et al. Clip ligation and disconnection of a ruptured ventral subaxial cervical isolated spinal aneurysm using tailored access osteotomies, an operative technique. Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. 2022.
  • Scullen T, Mathkour M, Tubbs RS, et al. Characteristics and management of dilated mastoid emissary veins: a case report and literature review. Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. 2022.
  • Haidairi M, Kilgore M, Mathkour M, Scullen T, Yaghmoor W, Trivedi D, Ware M. Recurrent Isolated Neurosarcoidosis Associated with Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case and Systematic Literature Review. Louisiana Neurosurgical Society (LANS) 47th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 2022.
  • Lavorgna TR, Kilgore M, Mathkour M, Dindial R, Scullen T, Bui CJ. Open Skull Fractures Secondary to Dog Bites in Pediatric Patients: An Additional Case and Systematic Review. Louisiana Neurosurgical Society (LANS) 47th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 2022.
  • McCraney SA, Kilgore M, Mathkour M, Scullen T, Bui CJ. Chronic Intraosseous Organizing Hematoma of the Calvarium in the Setting of Coagulopathy: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature. North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) 31st Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. 2022.
  • Kilgore M, Mathkour M, Scullen T, McAfee M, Tubbs RS, Kalyvas J. A Minimally Invasive Application of the Anterior to Psoas Approach for Corpectomy of the Lumbar Vertebrae. Louisiana Neurosurgical Society (LANS) 47th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 2022.
  • Scullen T, Jackson N, Berry F, Mathkour M, Aslam R, Amenta PS. Recurrent multicompartment chondrosarcoma treated with staged multidisciplinary resection and adjuvant proton therapy: a case report.  North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) 31st Annual Meeting. Virtual. 2021.
  • Scullen T, Migneron M, Berry F, Mathkour M, Aslam R, Amenta PS. Chronic cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea managed with endoscopic and open approaches.  North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) 30th Annual Meeting. Virtual. 2021.