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View article: Polyneuropathy in Wild‐Type Transthyretin Amyloidosis
Polyneuropathy in Wild‐Type Transthyretin Amyloidosis Open
Introduction Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a systemic disorder characterized by the extracellular accumulation of amyloid fibrils, classified as either mutant (ATTRv, v for variant) or wild‐type (ATTRwt), based on the genetic sequenc…
View article: Repeated radiosurgery for recurrent or refractory trigeminal neuralgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Repeated radiosurgery for recurrent or refractory trigeminal neuralgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is a well-established component of the multimodal approach to treating trigeminal neuralgia (TN), a condition marked by frequent and recurrent episodes despite treatments. As a result, an increasing number o…
View article: A rare case of central nervous system pancreatoblastoma metastasis: illustrative case
A rare case of central nervous system pancreatoblastoma metastasis: illustrative case Open
BACKGROUND Pancreatoblastoma is a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas, occurring usually in children and rarely in adults. Treatment consists of surgery with a variable combination of adjuvant therapies. Liver metastases are common, whereas…
View article: Neuralgic Amyotrophy and Hourglass Nerve Constriction/Nerve Torsion: Two Sides of the Same Coin? A Clinical Review
Neuralgic Amyotrophy and Hourglass Nerve Constriction/Nerve Torsion: Two Sides of the Same Coin? A Clinical Review Open
Neuralgic amyotrophy, also called Parsonage–Turner syndrome, in its classic presentation is a brachial plexopathy or a multifocal neuropathy, involving mainly motor nerves of the upper limb with a monophasic course. Recently, a new radiolo…
View article: Enhancing the Reliability of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Pediatric Space-Occupying Brain Lesions
Enhancing the Reliability of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Pediatric Space-Occupying Brain Lesions Open
Introduction: Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) may aid the resection of space-occupying brain lesions, though technical limits may hinder its reliability. Methods: IOUS (MyLabTwice®, Esaote, Italy) with a microconvex probe was utilized in …
View article: A Study on the Role of Intraoperative Corticobulbar Motor Evoked Potentials for Improving Safety of Cerebellopontine Angle Surgery in Elderly Patients
A Study on the Role of Intraoperative Corticobulbar Motor Evoked Potentials for Improving Safety of Cerebellopontine Angle Surgery in Elderly Patients Open
Preservation of facial nerve function (FNF) during neurosurgery for cerebellopontine angle (CPA) tumors is paramount in elderly patients. Corticobulbar facial motor evoked potentials (FMEPs) allow assessment intraoperatively of the functio…
View article: Correction to: Resection versus biopsy for management of primary central nervous system lymphoma: a meta‑analysis
Correction to: Resection versus biopsy for management of primary central nervous system lymphoma: a meta‑analysis Open
View article: SURG-34. INTRAOPERATIVE CORTICOBULBAR MOTOR EVOKED POTENTIALS RELIABLY PREDICT FACIAL NERVE FUNCTION IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH CEREBELLOPONTINE ANGLE TUMORS. A CLINICAL AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY STUDY
SURG-34. INTRAOPERATIVE CORTICOBULBAR MOTOR EVOKED POTENTIALS RELIABLY PREDICT FACIAL NERVE FUNCTION IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH CEREBELLOPONTINE ANGLE TUMORS. A CLINICAL AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY STUDY Open
BACKGROUND Cerebellopontine angle (CPA) surgery for extra-axial lesions in elderly patients could be hampered by concerns regarding functional outcomes. However, an overall ageing society warrants an improved approach. Intraoperative neuro…
View article: Tailored Approach and Multimodal Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Cerebellopontine Angle Surgery
Tailored Approach and Multimodal Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Cerebellopontine Angle Surgery Open
The cerebellopontine angle (CPA) is a highly complex anatomical compartment consisting of numerous nervous and vascular structures that present mutual and intricate spatial relationships. CPA surgery represents, therefore, a constant chall…
View article: The Potential for Using Extended Reality Technology in Interdisciplinary Case Discussions and Case Planning in Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Proof-of-Concept Usability Study
The Potential for Using Extended Reality Technology in Interdisciplinary Case Discussions and Case Planning in Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Proof-of-Concept Usability Study Open
Background Extended reality (XR) is a term that captures a variety of techniques, such as augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR), which allow users to interact with virtual models in real time. This technology has an emerging role i…
View article: Timing and outcome of bystanders treatment in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage associated with multiple aneurysms
Timing and outcome of bystanders treatment in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage associated with multiple aneurysms Open
View article: 5-Aminolevulinic Acid False-Positive Rates in Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent Glioblastoma: Do Pseudoprogression and Radionecrosis Play a Role? A Meta-Analysis
5-Aminolevulinic Acid False-Positive Rates in Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent Glioblastoma: Do Pseudoprogression and Radionecrosis Play a Role? A Meta-Analysis Open
Background Several studies have confirmed the impact of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) on the extent of resection in newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM). However, there are controversies on the 5-ALA fluorescence status in recurrent GBM surg…
View article: Resection versus biopsy for management of primary central nervous system lymphoma: a meta-analysis
Resection versus biopsy for management of primary central nervous system lymphoma: a meta-analysis Open
View article: Predicting meningioma consistency and brain-meningioma interface with intraoperative strain ultrasound elastography: a novel application to guide surgical strategy
Predicting meningioma consistency and brain-meningioma interface with intraoperative strain ultrasound elastography: a novel application to guide surgical strategy Open
OBJECTIVE Providing new tools to improve surgical planning is considered a main goal in meningioma treatment. In this context, two factors are crucial in determining operating strategy: meningioma-brain interface and meningioma consistency…
View article: The use of mixed reality for the treatment planning of unruptured intracranial aneurysms
The use of mixed reality for the treatment planning of unruptured intracranial aneurysms Open
View article: Predicting meningioma consistency and brain-meningioma interface with intraoperative strain ultrasound elastography
Predicting meningioma consistency and brain-meningioma interface with intraoperative strain ultrasound elastography Open
View article: Letter: Transesophageal Echocardiography-Guided Ventriculoatrial Shunt Insertion
Letter: Transesophageal Echocardiography-Guided Ventriculoatrial Shunt Insertion Open
To the Editor: We read with great interest the article entitled “Transesophageal Echocardiography-Guided Ventriculoatrial Shunt Insertion” by Isaacs et al.1 In this paper, the authors1 reported their experience with the transesophageal ech…
View article: Acute subdural hematoma in the elderly: outcome analysis in a retrospective multicentric series of 213 patients
Acute subdural hematoma in the elderly: outcome analysis in a retrospective multicentric series of 213 patients Open
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to analyze the risk factors associated with the outcome of acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) in elderly patients treated either surgically or nonsurgically. METHODS The authors performed a retrospecti…