Neurosurgery
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Case Reports
Image-guided transsacral approach to presacral lesions of nerve root origin: technical note.
The utility of image guidance in fashioning a posterior transsacral operative corridor for approaching small presacral neural lesions has not previously been reported. ⋯ An image-guided transsacral approach is a viable option for accessing small to moderately sized lesions of nerve root origin located within the presacral space.
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This study examined the relationship of the optic radiation to the landmarks important in temporal lobe surgery. ⋯ The optic radiation reached the anterior tip of the temporal horn. Resections that extend through the roof of the temporal horn more than 3 cm behind the temporal pole cross the anterior loop of the optic radiation.
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The mini-open approach for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion is described in detail. Operating room setup and surgical positioning are demonstrated. ⋯ The surgical technique used for decompression and fusion is presented in detail. The surgical pearls and pitfalls of the mini-open TLIF are described and illustrated.