World Neurosurg
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Review Case Reports
Clinical Management of Prostate Cancer Metastasis to the Pineal Gland: case report and review of the literature.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, with an incidence of approximately 233,000 cases per year. Intracranial metastases are rare and, specifically, metastasis to the pineal gland has only been reported in 2 postmortem cases in the literature. ⋯ This is the first report of the clinical management of metastatic prostate cancer to the pineal region and description of the clinical outcome. Although prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, metastasis to the pineal has only been reported twice from autopsy examinations. Overall, pineal tumors in the geriatric population are exceedingly rare and the age and comorbidities in this patient made management quite unique.
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Review Case Reports
Symptomatic Tuberculous Ligamentum Flavum Cyst Treated by Full Endoscopic Resection: A Review with Technical Notes.
Tuberculosis (TB) of the posterior spinal element is an uncommon condition. In a developed country its diagnosis is becoming difficult due to low incidence. ⋯ TB of the posterior elements of the spine is a diagnostic challenge in developed parts of the world. We describe the first likely case of tubercular ligamentum flavum cyst, which was managed by a full endoscopic uniportal approach.
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Review Case Reports
Intractable repeated intracerebral hemorrhage due to primary dural leiomyosarcoma: A case report and literature review.
There are few case reports of primary leiomyosarcoma originating from the dura mater. We herein report a case of primary dural leiomyosarcoma that presented with repeated intracranial hemorrhage. ⋯ In the present case, primary dural leiomyosarcoma may have invaded the dural sinus and repeated intracranial hemorrhage occurred due to a venous circulatory disturbance. The aggressive clinical course observed is rare. A clearer understanding of the route of invasion and a careful evaluation after primary treatment are needed in order to avoid hemorrhagic complications.
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Minimally Invasive Versus Traditional Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for the Treatment of Single-Level Spondylolisthesis Grades 1 and 2: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
To compare the clinical efficacy and safety between minimally invasive and traditional open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of single-level spondylolisthesis grades 1 and 2. ⋯ Based on the available evidence, MIS-TLIF appears to be a more efficacious and safe technique with reduced tissue trauma, quicker postoperative recovery, and better long-term functional outcome for the treatment of single-level spondylolisthesis grades 1 and 2.
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Review Case Reports
Surgical rescue retrieval of a filter protection device in carotid artery stenting with stent deformation: case report and literature review.
Despite the development of neuroendovascular treatment, device-related complications requiring surgical procedures remain. We report a case requiring surgical retrieval of a filter protection device in carotid artery stenting (CAS) with an open-cell stent, due to stent deformation, and review past reports on CAS in which surgical retrieval of devices was required. ⋯ As the treatment of cerebrovascular disease shifts from surgical to endovascular approaches, surgeons must be familiar with devices and techniques to manage complications of neuroendovascular treatment.