Neurosurgery
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Review Case Reports
Functional Gonadotroph Adenomas: Case Series and Report of Literature.
Functional gonadotroph adenomas (FGAs) are rare tumors of the pituitary gland that secrete biologically active gonadotropins. ⋯ FGA, functional gonadotroph adenomaFSH, follicle-stimulating hormoneLH, luteinizing hormoneTSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone.
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The value of maximal safe cytoreductive surgery in recurrent high-grade gliomas (HGGs) is gaining wider acceptance. However, patients may harbor recurrent tumors that may be difficult to access with open surgery. Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is emerging as a technique for treating a variety of brain pathologies, including primary and metastatic tumors, radiation necrosis, and epilepsy. ⋯ BBB, blood-brain barrierFDA, US Food and Drug AdministrationGBM, glioblastoma multiformeHGG, high-grade gliomaLITT, laser interstitial thermal therapy.
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Surgical site infection (SSI) contributes significantly to postoperative morbidity and mortality and greatly increases the cost of care. ⋯ OR, operating roomSSI, surgical site infection.
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Endovascular treatment of complex traumatic direct carotid-cavernous fistulas (TDCCFs) is a challenge. ⋯ DB, detachable balloonEVT, endovascular treatmentICA, internal carotid arteryn-BCA, N-butyl cyanoacrylateTDCCF, traumatic direct carotid-cavernous fistula.
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Gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) is one of the alternatives for treatment for classical trigeminal neuralgia (TN). ⋯ CI, confidence intervalGKRS, gamma knife radiosurgeryMVD, microvascular decompressionRS, radiosurgeryTN, trigeminal neuralgia.