World Neurosurg
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Meningiomas are neoplasms derived from the arachnoid cap cells of the leptomeninges and are the most common intracranial tumor. In the present historical vignette, the evolution of the management and diagnosis of meningioma is described. ⋯ We conclude with a description of current management of meningiomas and potential avenues for further discovery. This article is effectively a lifetime biography of a tumor known and loved by neurosurgeons, the simple and yet complex meningioma.
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Endovascular treatment is the primary treatment modality for dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs). We performed a retrospective analysis of DAVFs treated in our hospital to determine if high-quality endovascular treatment can be provided in a medium-volume vascular center. ⋯ Based on our findings, we conclude that high-quality treatment of DAVFs can be provided in a medium-volume vascular center.
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This historical account reviews the course and lasting impact of Dr. Hussein Suleiman Abusalih (October 5, 1930 to December 6, 2021) in neurosurgery. ⋯ Our article provides a look into the life and impact of Dr. Abusalih as a prominent political pioneer and the first neurosurgeon in Sudan.
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Lesions of the foramen magnum (FM) and craniocervical junction area are traditionally managed surgically through anterior, anterolateral, and posterolateral skull-base approaches. This anatomical study aimed to compare the usefulness of a modified extended endoscopic approach, the so-called far-medial endonasal approach (FMEA), versus the traditional posterolateral far-lateral approach (FLA). ⋯ The FMEA and FLA are both effective surgical routes to reach FM and craniocervical junction lesions. Modern skull base surgeons should have a good command of both because they appear complementary. This anatomical study provides the tools for comprehensive preoperative evaluations and selection of the most appropriate surgical approach.
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To compare information online regarding lumbar disc herniation (LDH) on commonly searched websites and compare those findings with the evidence-based recommendations listed in the North American Spine Society (NASS) clinical practice guidelines. ⋯ This study demonstrates that websites regarding LDH contain a mix of information, with only a fraction of recommendations aligning with NASS clinical guidelines. Patients who use these websites are presented with unsubstantiated information, conceivably impacting their understanding, expectations and decision-making in physician offices.