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Related ArticlesOutcome comparison between surgically treated brain arteriovenous malformation hemorrhage and spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. World Neurosurg. 2020 Apr 29;: Authors: Sun W, German MR, Sebök M, Fierstra J, Kulcsar Z, Keller A, Regli L Abstract BACKGROUND: Case fatality and poor outcome rates are different between brain arteriovenous malformation associated intracerebral hemorrhage (bAVM-ICH) and spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage...
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Related ArticlesIs facet joint distraction associated with functional outcome in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy treated with single-segment anterior cervical discectomy and fusion? World Neurosurg. 2020 Apr 29;: Authors: Lin Z, Wang Z, Chen G, Lin T, Liu W Abstract STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE: To explore (1) whether the degree of facet joint distraction during single-segment anterior cervical discectomy and...
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Related ArticlesSurgical Treatment of Symptomatic Small Medial Petrous Meningiomas Causing Trigeminal Neuralgia. World Neurosurg. 2020 Apr 29;: Authors: Khani M, Hundley K, Morris TW, Henson JC, Thomas K, Wong KH, Rodriguez A, Day JD Abstract BACKGROUND: Symptomatic trigeminal neuralgia caused by small (<3cm) skull base meningiomas is treated by radiosurgery or surgical resection. While radiosurgery is less invasive, surgical resection provides more...
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Related ArticlesTranscortico-subcortical approach for left posterior mediobasal temporal region gliomas: a case series and anatomical review of relevant white matter tracts. World Neurosurg. 2020 Apr 29;: Authors: Brown DA, Hanalioglu S, Chaichana K, Duffau H Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The goal of this paper is to demonstrate using five illustrative cases that the transcortical route for resection of mediobasal temporal region (MBTR) lesions...
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Related ArticlesFIP1L1-PDGFRA positive hypereosinophilia presenting with bilateral extracranial carotid artery aneurysms. World Neurosurg. 2020 Apr 29;: Authors: Cachapero Moalong KM, Bengzon Diestro JD, Espiritu AI, Cuevas Lucero JA, de la Cruz APRL, Valencia JM, Chua EM, Francisco Cenina AR, Spears J, Zarsadias San Jose MC PMID: 32360918 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related ArticlesA Cost-Effective Method for 3D Printing Dynamic Multi-Object and Patient-Specific Brain Tumor Models: Technical Note. World Neurosurg. 2020 Apr 29;: Authors: Damon A, Clifton W, Valero-Moreno F, Quinones-Hinojosa A Abstract BACKGROUND: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a powerful tool for replicating patient-specific anatomical features for education and surgical planning. The advent of "desktop" 3D printing has created a cost-effective...
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Related ArticlesCOVID-19 and Neurosurgery. Literature and Neurosurgical Societies Recommendations Update. World Neurosurg. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Germanò A, Raffa G, Angileri FF, Cardali SM, Tomasello F Abstract BACKGROUND: Since January 2020, 3 months ago, when the pathogen causing the Coronavirus-disease was identified in humans, the literature on COVID-19 has grown exponentially to over 4000 publications. There is the need to provide an update for...
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Related ArticlesTrans-Lamina Terminalis Approach to Laser-Assisted Resection of Thalamo-mesencephalic Cavernous Malformation. World Neurosurg. 2020 Apr 28;: Authors: Bigder MG, Li Y, Mandel M, Steinberg G Abstract Cavernous malformations of the midbrain require careful consideration of the risks and benefits of intervention, as well as optimal surgical approach for these challenging lesions. Excellent results can be achieved with careful surgical planning...
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Related ArticlesThe characteristics of the spectral power of the fluctuations of blood oxygen level dependent signals of supratentorial astrocytomas. World Neurosurg. 2020 Apr 28;: Authors: Metwali H, Raemaekers M, Ibrahim T, Samii A Abstract OBJECTIVE: In this study we are presenting the nature and characteristic of the fluctuation of the BOLD signals measured from the brain tumors. METHODS: Supratentorial astrocytomas, those were neither operated...
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