World Neurosurg
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There is no previous reports available on stent-assisted coiling of ruptured multiple intracranial aneurysms using single Low-Profile Visualized Intraluminal Support (LVIS) in one stage. In the present study, we investigated the efficacy and feasibility of using single LVIS to bridge multiple intracranial aneurysms in one stage. ⋯ Single LVIS bridging wide-neck ruptured multiple intracranial aneurysms was effective and feasible in one stage. However, the procedure-related complications should be emphasized and long-term follow-up requires further evaluation.
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A tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) is a rare type of tumor that primarily arises from the tendon sheath, synovium, and bursae. In rare cases, these tumors can affect joints of the head and neck such as the temporomandibular joint. This is the only case to our knowledge of an intracranial TGCT tumor of the clinoid. ⋯ A tumor originating from the left anterior clinoid was found intraoperatively and confirmed by histology to be a TGCT.
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The fusiform gyrus and the collateral sulcus are the anatomical structures located in the temporobasal region. In this study, the topographic anatomy of the fusiform gyrus and the collateral sulcus is detailed to make a contribution for a successful course of temporal lobe surgery. ⋯ The topographic anatomy of the collateral sulcus with its surrounding structures is detailed in this study. This study clarifies and supplements the knowledge presently available to help develop a more feasible surgical concept.
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The authors present cases of childhood moyamoya disease successfully treated with bilateral superficial temporal artery to anterior cerebral artery (ACA) direct anastomoses and describe the surgical techniques used in this vascular reconstruction method. ⋯ The described technique can be considered an effective and uncomplicated revascularization procedure for the ACA regions, which are crucial for normal intellectual growth in the pediatric population.
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Although intracranial and spinal ependymomas are histopathologically similar, the molecular landscape is heterogeneous. An urgent need exists to identify differences in the genomic profiles to tailor treatment strategies. In the present study, we delineated differential gene expression patterns between intracranial and spinal ependymomas. ⋯ The most substantial magnitude of DEGs in ependymoma might be HOX genes. However, whether the differential expression of these genes is the cause or consequence of the disease remains to be elucidated in a larger prospective study.