World Neurosurg
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A 66-year-old woman presented with a 4.5- × 4-cm left posterior parafalcine meningioma and visual loss in her left eye (Video 1). Prior to meningioma embolization, angiography confirmed an incidental high-risk falcotentorial dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) with pial tectal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and flow-related aneurysms of the superior cerebellar artery (SCA) and posterior cerebral artery (PCA). Arterial supply to the AVM/DAVF consisted of branches of the middle meningeal artery, tentorial branches of the internal carotid arteries, and the PCA and SCA. ⋯ Finally, the drainage into the VG and the venous reflux to the PCCV were ligated. Postoperative angiography showed no residual DAVF or AVM and regression of aneurysms. The patient was discharged with no added deficits, and the meningioma was totally resected several months later.
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To analyze the association between basilar invagination (BI) and stenosis in the hypoglossal canal (HC). ⋯ Patients with BI of type B presented the narrowing of HC when compared with control participants.
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A plethora of cutting-edge neuroimaging analyses have been developed and published, yet they have not hitherto been realized as improvements in neurosurgical outcomes. In this paper we propose a novel interface between neuroimaging and neurosurgery for aiding translational research. Our objective is to create a method for applying advanced neuroimaging and network analysis findings to neurosurgery and illustrate its application through the presentation of 2 detailed case vignettes. ⋯ The described interface has widespread applications for translational research including preoperative planning, neurosurgical training, and detailed patient counseling. A protocol for assessing its effectiveness and safety is proposed. Finally, recommendations for effective translation of findings from neuroimaging to neurosurgery are discussed, with the aim of making clinically meaningful improvements to neurosurgical practice.