Neurosurgery
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The consequences of ventricular entry during resection of high-grade gliomas (HGG) are uncertain and often not detectable clinically. ⋯ The association between ventricular entry during HGG resection and tumor dissemination, hydrocephalus, and decreased survival invites investigations to understand this link. Neurosurgeons and neuro-oncologists must be aware of the consequences of ventricular entry during surgery for HGG.
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Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has become popular as a standard treatment for cavernous sinus (CS) meningiomas. ⋯ The literature is limited to level III evidence with respect to outcomes of SRS in patients with CS meningioma. Based on the observed results, SRS offers a favorable benefit to risk profile for patients with CS meningioma.
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Flow-diverter stent (FDS) deployment can cause morphological and hemodynamic changes in the carotid siphon (CS), influencing the occlusion rate of aneurysms in this location. ⋯ FDS deployment induces changes in CS morphology. Specifically, increases in mean anterior angle are associated with better radiological results on 6-mo follow-up digital subtraction angiography.