World Neurosurg
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Review Case Reports
Cerebellar Peduncle Localized Oligodendroglioma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Oligodendrogliomas constitute 5% of all primary brain tumors and are the third most common cancer among intracranial tumors. More than 90% of oligodendrogliomas have supratentorial localization. Oligodendrogliomas arising in cerebellar peduncle are substantially rare, <1%. Up to now, 6 oligodendroglioma cases with cerebellar peduncle localization have been presented. We aimed to discuss our World Health Organization grade II oligodendroglioma case, which originated from cerebellar peduncle in the light of literature. ⋯ It should be kept in mind that oligodendrogliomas may be present as cerebellar peduncle localized tumors.
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Internal maxillary artery (IMA) bypass has gained momentum in the last 5 years for the treatment of complex cerebrovascular disorders and skull base tumors. However, some issues regarding this treatment modality have been proposed. As one of the most experienced neurosurgical teams to perform internal maxillary artery bypass in the world (>100 clinical cases), we reviewed the literature in aspects of basic anatomy of maxillary artery with its variations to the lateral pterygoid muscle, initial anastomosis modalities, and subsequent exposure techniques in cadaver studies, preoperative arterial evaluation methods, optimal interposed graft selections, and surgical outcome in the management of complex aneurysms, skull base tumors, and steno-occlusive disorders.
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Review Case Reports
Delayed post-traumatic subacute lumbar subarachnoid hematoma: Case report and review of the literature.
Traumatic spinal subarachnoid hematoma, associated or not with a concurrent subdural hematoma, has rarely been described. The evolution of such hematomas is heterogeneous. This study aims at defining the most accurate management, which is currently not standardized. ⋯ Six weeks after surgery, the neurologic examination revealed only a slight tactile hypoesthesia of the left thigh. With only 4 reported cases, purely subarachnoid spinal hematomas remain widely rarer than epidural hematomas. The reported case possesses a certain number of peculiarities: young age, pure subarachnoid location, lumbar location, occurrence after a car accident, subacute onset, and excellent neurologic recovery. In our opinion, a symptomatic subarachnoid spinal hematoma should be surgically evacuated at the early phase so neurologic recovery can be expected.
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Multicenter Study
The Role of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors in Patients with Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Scandinavian Population-Based Multicenter Study.
To investigate the role of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in the recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) after burr hole surgery. ⋯ In this population-based study, the use of ACE inhibitors was not associated with the risk of recurrence following burr hole surgery for cSDH.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effects of Intermittent Whole-Body Hypoxic Preconditioning on Patients with Carotid Artery Stenosis.
To study the effects of intermittent whole-body hypoxic preconditioning on patients with carotid artery stenosis. ⋯ Intermittent hypoxic preconditioning can change the vital signs and hematologic indexes of patients with carotid artery stenosis without causing new postoperative complications or organ damage.