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View article: Intraoperative Ultrasound in the Management of Rare Lesions Involving the Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Compartment: A Quick, but Effective Helping Hand to Define the Optimal Surgical Strategy
Intraoperative Ultrasound in the Management of Rare Lesions Involving the Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Compartment: A Quick, but Effective Helping Hand to Define the Optimal Surgical Strategy Open
Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) is an increasingly adopted adjunctive intraoperative visualization method in spinal tumor surgery, offering real-time imaging that improves lesion localization, exposure planning, and resection control. Thi…
View article: Chronic subdural hematoma: clinical and surgical experience with surgical management in a large cohort of patients in the late and frailest phase of life
Chronic subdural hematoma: clinical and surgical experience with surgical management in a large cohort of patients in the late and frailest phase of life Open
OBJECTIVE To date, there is no consensus on treatment indications for chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) in patients in their 10th decade of life. The present investigation aims to focus on and carefully evaluate the clinical course of this …
View article: Postoperative sagittal alignment measurements independently predict clinical outcomes after anterior cervical discectomy with anterior or circumferential fusion
Postoperative sagittal alignment measurements independently predict clinical outcomes after anterior cervical discectomy with anterior or circumferential fusion Open
Background: Several studies have reported the impact of cervical sagittal alignment on surgical outcomes, with limited results. The primary objective of this study is to determine whether postoperative cervical sagittal balance is an indep…
View article: MEX3A is a diagnostic, independent prognostic biomarker and a promising therapeutic target in glioblastoma
MEX3A is a diagnostic, independent prognostic biomarker and a promising therapeutic target in glioblastoma Open
Objective Gliomas are the most common malignant brain tumors with a poor prognosis. Despite advances in molecular profiling, no targeted therapies significantly improve survival. Recently, it has been demonstrated that high expression of M…
View article: Predictive factors of resolution of cranial nerve disfunction in symptomatic patients with intra-cavernous carotid aneurysms treated with ICA occlusion and by-pass procedure
Predictive factors of resolution of cranial nerve disfunction in symptomatic patients with intra-cavernous carotid aneurysms treated with ICA occlusion and by-pass procedure Open
View article: WITHDRAWN: Chronic Subdural Hematoma in a Vast Cohort of Patients in their Ninth Decade of Life: is it a hostile and recursive disease? Italian CSDH Research Group
WITHDRAWN: Chronic Subdural Hematoma in a Vast Cohort of Patients in their Ninth Decade of Life: is it a hostile and recursive disease? Italian CSDH Research Group Open
The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors while they make corrections to the work. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
View article: Impact of surgical timing on chronic subdural hematoma outcomes: novel insights from a multicenter study
Impact of surgical timing on chronic subdural hematoma outcomes: novel insights from a multicenter study Open
Objective Chronic Subdural Hematoma (CSDH) is one of the most frequently encountered conditions in the neurosurgical practice. The role of timing in CSDH surgery in mild symptomatic patients remains uncertain. The aim of this study was to …
View article: Secondary surgical epilepsy as a predictive recurrence factor in patients with grade I meningioma: An observational clinical study
Secondary surgical epilepsy as a predictive recurrence factor in patients with grade I meningioma: An observational clinical study Open
Objectives The World Health Organization (WHO) grade I intracranial meningiomas (IMs) maintain a certain risk of recurrence (~10%) even if a gross total resection is achieved. Most studies analyzing predictive factors of benign meningioma …
View article: Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy: Enhancing Intraoperative Decision Making in Neurosurgery
Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy: Enhancing Intraoperative Decision Making in Neurosurgery Open
Brain tumors, both primary and metastatic, represent a significant global health burden due to their high incidence, mortality, and the severe neurological deficits they frequently cause. Gliomas, especially high-grade gliomas (HGGs), rank…
View article: Safety and Efficacy in the Transcortical and Transsylvian Approach in Insular High-Grade Gliomas: A Comparative Series of 58 Patients
Safety and Efficacy in the Transcortical and Transsylvian Approach in Insular High-Grade Gliomas: A Comparative Series of 58 Patients Open
Gliomas within the insular region represent one of the most challenging problems in neurosurgical oncology. There are two main surgical approaches to address the complex vascular network and functional areas around the insula: the transsyl…
View article: Surgical impact of BRAF-inhibitor therapy in the treatment of melanoma brain metastases. An observational multicentric study about surgical features and outcome
Surgical impact of BRAF-inhibitor therapy in the treatment of melanoma brain metastases. An observational multicentric study about surgical features and outcome Open
View article: Fusion of 3D photorealistic lateral-to-medial brain white matter dissection and diffusion tensor imaging for dynamic visualization of key fiber tracts
Fusion of 3D photorealistic lateral-to-medial brain white matter dissection and diffusion tensor imaging for dynamic visualization of key fiber tracts Open
The photogrammetric models and DTI data presented enhance the comprehension of critical WM fiber tracts, benefiting education and surgical planning. Customizable views allow straightforward comparisons between Klingler dissection models an…
View article: Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: A critical analysis of its underrepresentation across Italian medical-scientific societies in the last 5 years
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: A critical analysis of its underrepresentation across Italian medical-scientific societies in the last 5 years Open
View article: DTI fiber-tracking parameters adjacent to gliomas: the role of tract irregularity value in operative planning, resection, and outcome
DTI fiber-tracking parameters adjacent to gliomas: the role of tract irregularity value in operative planning, resection, and outcome Open
View article: Predictive factors of facial nerve function after medium/large vestibular schwannoma surgery: relationships between time of surgery, dimensions and size of resection
Predictive factors of facial nerve function after medium/large vestibular schwannoma surgery: relationships between time of surgery, dimensions and size of resection Open
Background Vestibular schwannomas (VS) are slowly growing tumor, deriving from the vestibular component of cranial nerve VIII. Primary treatment modalities include microsurgery, radiosurgery, a combination of microsurgery and radiosurgery,…
View article: The Prognostic Impact of Progesteron-Receptor Expression in Surgical Intracranial Meningioma on Performance Status and Quality of Life: A Single-Center Observational Study
The Prognostic Impact of Progesteron-Receptor Expression in Surgical Intracranial Meningioma on Performance Status and Quality of Life: A Single-Center Observational Study Open
View article: Letter to the Editor Regarding “Mutational Status and Clinical Outcomes Following Systemic Therapy with or without Focal Radiation for Resected Melanoma Brain Metastases”
Letter to the Editor Regarding “Mutational Status and Clinical Outcomes Following Systemic Therapy with or without Focal Radiation for Resected Melanoma Brain Metastases” Open
View article: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on the Outcome of Glioblastoma
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on the Outcome of Glioblastoma Open
Background Rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in 2020 led to an indirect effect on non-COVID patients. Since neuro-oncology cases are unique and brain tumors need a specific therapeutic protocol at proper doses and at the right times,…
View article: WITHDRAWN: Chronic Subdural Hematoma in a Vast Cohort of Patients in their Ninth Decade of Life: is it a hostile and recursive disease? Italian CSDH Research Group
WITHDRAWN: Chronic Subdural Hematoma in a Vast Cohort of Patients in their Ninth Decade of Life: is it a hostile and recursive disease? Italian CSDH Research Group Open
Objective To date, there is no consensus over treatment indications in ultra-elderly patients, in their ninth decade of life suffering from Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). The present investigation aims to focus and carefully report on t…
View article: Anamnestic radiological metastases outcome surgical score (ARMO-S). A purpose of a predictive surgical scoring system for brain metastases
Anamnestic radiological metastases outcome surgical score (ARMO-S). A purpose of a predictive surgical scoring system for brain metastases Open
Factors significantly associated with OS and performance status in multivariate analysis were age, KPS, surgical site, synchronous debut of BM, number, tumor volume, seizure, extra-cranial metastases, and deep-seated location. The variable…
View article: MEX3A is a new diagnostic, independent prognostic biomarker and a promising therapeutic target in gliomas
MEX3A is a new diagnostic, independent prognostic biomarker and a promising therapeutic target in gliomas Open
Gliomas are the most common malignant brain tumors with a dismal prognosis. Despite the progress in defining molecular features, no therapies targeting the known biomarkers significantly increase the survival rate of glioma patients. Recen…
View article: Brain metastases: Comparing clinical radiological differences in patients with lung and breast cancers treated with surgery
Brain metastases: Comparing clinical radiological differences in patients with lung and breast cancers treated with surgery Open
View article: Peritumoral brain zone in glioblastoma: biological, clinical and mechanical features
Peritumoral brain zone in glioblastoma: biological, clinical and mechanical features Open
Glioblastoma is a highly aggressive and invasive tumor that affects the central nervous system (CNS). With a five-year survival rate of only 6.9% and a median survival time of eight months, it has the lowest survival rate among CNS tumors.…
View article: Surgical Approach Of Thoracolumbar Somatic Fractures: The Limit Of Percutaneous Stabilization. A Multicentric Retrospective Clinical Study
Surgical Approach Of Thoracolumbar Somatic Fractures: The Limit Of Percutaneous Stabilization. A Multicentric Retrospective Clinical Study Open
View article: DTI fiber-tracking parameters adjacent to gliomas: the role of tract irregularity value in operative planning, resection, and outcome
DTI fiber-tracking parameters adjacent to gliomas: the role of tract irregularity value in operative planning, resection, and outcome Open
View article: EGFR-Driven Mutation in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Influences the Features and Outcome of
EGFR-Driven Mutation in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Influences the Features and Outcome of Open
View article: A New Perspective on the Cavernous Sinus as Seen through Multiple Surgical Corridors: Anatomical Study Comparing the Transorbital, Endonasal, and Transcranial Routes and the Relative Coterminous Spatial Regions
A New Perspective on the Cavernous Sinus as Seen through Multiple Surgical Corridors: Anatomical Study Comparing the Transorbital, Endonasal, and Transcranial Routes and the Relative Coterminous Spatial Regions Open
Background: The cavernous sinus (CS) is a highly vulnerable anatomical space, mainly due to the neurovascular structures that it contains; therefore, a detailed knowledge of its anatomy is mandatory for surgical unlocking. In this study, w…
View article: Post-traumatic meningoencephalocele as a complication after head trauma and surgery: literature review focusing on the relevance of patient’s history and radiological follow-up
Post-traumatic meningoencephalocele as a complication after head trauma and surgery: literature review focusing on the relevance of patient’s history and radiological follow-up Open
Background Meningoencephalocele (ME) is an herniation of brain parenchyma covered by meninges through a bone defect and could be malformative or secondary. Except for rarer cases of spontaneous form, ME is usually due to endonasal or otolo…
View article: The anterolateral triangle as window on the foramen lacerum from transorbital corridor: anatomical study and technical nuances
The anterolateral triangle as window on the foramen lacerum from transorbital corridor: anatomical study and technical nuances Open
Objective Neurosurgical indications for the superior eyelid transorbital endoscopic approach (SETOA) are rapidly expanding over the last years. Nevertheless, as any new technique, a detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the surgical target …
View article: A New Perspective on The Cavernous Sinus as Seen Through Multiple Surgical Corridors. Anatomical Study Comparing the Transorbital, Endonasal and Transcranial Routes and The Relative Coterminous Spatial Regions.
A New Perspective on The Cavernous Sinus as Seen Through Multiple Surgical Corridors. Anatomical Study Comparing the Transorbital, Endonasal and Transcranial Routes and The Relative Coterminous Spatial Regions. Open
Background: The cavernous sinus (CS) is a highly vulnerable anatomical space, mainly for the neurovascular structures which it contains, therefore a detailed knowledge of its anatomy is mandatory for the surgical unlocking. To compare the …