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View article: The Weight of Eloquence in Motor Area Glioblastoma: Oncologic Outcome After nTMS-Guided Surgical Resection
The Weight of Eloquence in Motor Area Glioblastoma: Oncologic Outcome After nTMS-Guided Surgical Resection Open
Background: Glioblastomas (GBMs) in eloquent areas, particularly within the motor system, represent a significant surgical challenge due to the risk of postoperative neurological deficits. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a struct…
View article: Education paths in neuro-oncology: combining technical skills with multidisciplinary care. A survey from the AINO (Italian Association for Neuro-Oncology) Youngster Committee
Education paths in neuro-oncology: combining technical skills with multidisciplinary care. A survey from the AINO (Italian Association for Neuro-Oncology) Youngster Committee Open
Purpose Neuro-oncology is a multidisciplinary subspecialty that has evolved and expanded tremendously over the last 20 years. In Europe, notwithstanding a number of commendable initiatives, neither a specific neuro-oncology training curric…
View article: A novel, reusable, realistic neurosurgical training simulator for cerebrovascular bypass surgery: Iatrotek® bypass simulator validation study and literature review
A novel, reusable, realistic neurosurgical training simulator for cerebrovascular bypass surgery: Iatrotek® bypass simulator validation study and literature review Open
Background Microanastomosis is a challenging technique requiring continuous training to be mastered. Several models have been proposed, but few effectively reflect a real bypass surgery; even fewer are reusable, most are not easily accessi…
View article: Selective Stimulus Intensity during Hotspot Search Ensures Faster and More Accurate Preoperative Motor Mapping with nTMS
Selective Stimulus Intensity during Hotspot Search Ensures Faster and More Accurate Preoperative Motor Mapping with nTMS Open
Introduction: Navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) has emerged as one of the most innovative techniques in neurosurgical practice. However, nTMS motor mapping involves rigorous steps, and the importance of an accurate executi…
View article: Management of infected hydroxyapatite cranioplasty: Is salvage feasible?
Management of infected hydroxyapatite cranioplasty: Is salvage feasible? Open
In our experience, infected hydroxyapatite cranioplasty management is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Salvage of a hydroxyapatite implant is possible under specific circumstances.
View article: Characterization and Ex Vivo Application of Indocyanine Green Chitosan Patches in Dura Mater Laser Bonding
Characterization and Ex Vivo Application of Indocyanine Green Chitosan Patches in Dura Mater Laser Bonding Open
Dura mater repair represents a final and crucial step in neurosurgery: an inadequate dural reconstruction determines dreadful consequences that significantly increase morbidity and mortality rates. Different dural substitutes have been use…
View article: Foreign body granuloma reaction after endovascular therapy of an unruptured right frontal arteriovenous malformation
Foreign body granuloma reaction after endovascular therapy of an unruptured right frontal arteriovenous malformation Open
Foreign body reactions after endovascular procedures for brain arteriovenous malformations are extremely rare. We report the case of a cerebral foreign body granuloma reaction after embolization of a frontal arteriovenous malformation with…
View article: Functional status of surgically treated pineal cyst patients
Functional status of surgically treated pineal cyst patients Open
Background: Microsurgical removal represents a well-accepted treatment option for symptomatic benign pineal cysts (PCs). However, very few studies have quantitatively evaluated the functional status of surgically treated PC patients. Metho…
View article: Systematic review of pineal cysts surgery in pediatric patients
Systematic review of pineal cysts surgery in pediatric patients Open
Introduction We present a consecutive case series and a systematic review of surgically treated pediatric PCs. We hypothesized that the symptomatic PC is a progressive disease with hydrocephalus at its last stage. We also propose that PC m…
View article: The relationship between preoperative predictive factors for clinical outcome in patients operated for lumbar spinal stenosis by decompressive laminectomy
The relationship between preoperative predictive factors for clinical outcome in patients operated for lumbar spinal stenosis by decompressive laminectomy Open
Background: Our hypothesis was that by identifying certain preoperative predictive factors, we could favorably impact clinical outcomes in patients undergoing decompressive surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Methods: In this retrosp…
View article: The microsurgical management of benign pineal cysts: Helsinki experience in 60 cases
The microsurgical management of benign pineal cysts: Helsinki experience in 60 cases Open
Background: Microsurgical resection represents a well-accepted management option for symptomatic benign pineal cysts. Symptoms such as a headache, hydrocephalus, and visual deficiency are typically associated with pineal cysts. However, mo…
View article: Pineoblastomas: A long-term follow up study of three cases in Helsinki Neurosurgery
Pineoblastomas: A long-term follow up study of three cases in Helsinki Neurosurgery Open
Background Pineoblastomas are very rare malignant lesions with a bad prognosis and high mortality during the first five years from diagnosis. Report of cases We present a retrospective review of three patients with histologically confirmed…
View article: Pineocytomas: a long-term follow up study of four cases in Helsinki Neurosurgery
Pineocytomas: a long-term follow up study of four cases in Helsinki Neurosurgery Open
Background: Pineocytomas are rare benign lesions with a relatively good prognosis if gross total resection can be achieved.
Report of cases: We present a retrospective review of four patients with histologically confirmed pineocytomas con…
View article: A retrospective case series on the usefulness of fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for benign intracranial tumors
A retrospective case series on the usefulness of fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for benign intracranial tumors Open
Introduction: Conventional radiation therapy has been progressively replaced by fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT) and single fraction radiosurgery for dealing with benign intracranial lesions. Purpose of our study is to investi…
View article: Classification of Tidal Breathing Airflow Profiles Using Statistical Hierarchal Cluster Analysis in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Classification of Tidal Breathing Airflow Profiles Using Statistical Hierarchal Cluster Analysis in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Open
In idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) breathing pattern changes with disease progress. This study aims to determine if unsupervised hierarchal cluster analysis (HCA) can be used to define airflow profile differences in people with and wit…
View article: Venous air embolisms and sitting position in Helsinki pineal region surgery
Venous air embolisms and sitting position in Helsinki pineal region surgery Open
The risks of severe VAE during pineal region surgery in the "praying-sitting position" may be effectively prevented by some essential anesthetic considerations and the use of antigravity trousers together with a skillful neurosurgery, and …