World Neurosurg
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The purpose of this study is to provide an institutional retrospective review of surgically treated brainstem cavernous malformations. ⋯ Our longitudinal experience has guided us to emphasize minimally invasive approaches during resection of the brainstem cavernous malformations, occasionally at the expense of achieving a complete resection, to improve patient outcomes.
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Case Reports
Cerebral herniation as a complication of chest tube drainage of cerebrospinal fluid after injury to the spine.
Patients with concomitant injuries to the thorax and thecal sac requiring chest tube drainage are at risk for cerebral herniation caused by overdrainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). ⋯ To the authors' knowledge, this case represents the first report of cerebral herniation secondary to chest tube drainage of a CSF leak caused by traumatic injury to the thecal sac.