World Neurosurg
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Several factors contribute to the anatomical complexity of the trochlear nerve, including small diameter, complex and longest intracranial course, deep location, and numerous neurovascular relationships. A 3-dimensional (3D) photorealistic model of the cranial nerves provides a detailed and immersive representation of the anatomy, enabling one to improve surgical planning, advanced surgical research, and training. The purpose of this work is to present a 3D photogrammetric study for a more intuitive and interactive way to explore and describe the entire course of trochlear nerve. ⋯ The present photogrammetric model provides a more comprehensive understanding of the nerve's anatomy in its different segments, allows for customizable views thus simulating different perspectives, and can be a valuable alternative to traditional dissections. It is an advanced tool for surgical planning and surgical simulation as well as virtual reality representation of the anatomy.
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Extensive research has confirmed the safety and effectiveness of flow diverters in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms. However, their use in cases of acute rupture remains a subject of debate. ⋯ The Pipeline Embolization Device with adjunctive coil embolization proved to be a viable option for managing acutely ruptured intracranial aneurysms, notwithstanding the potential for ischemic complications.
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Petroclival meningiomas invade Meckel's cave through the porus trigeminus, leading to secondary trigeminal neuralgia. Microsurgery and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) are the typical treatment options. This study investigated symptom control, outcomes, and surgical strategies for PC meningioma-induced TN. ⋯ Microsurgical nerve decompression is effective in improving BNI scores in patients with TN associated with PC meningiomas. Considering the results of our study, the opening of the porus trigeminus can be considered as a suggested procedure in the treatment of PC meningiomas, especially in cases accompanied by TN.
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Analyze the usefulness, efficacy, and safety of transoperative magnetic resonance imaging (tMRI) in glioma surgery in awake patients. ⋯ The use of tMRI in awake glioma surgery proved to be a safe tool that contributes to increasing the degree of tumor resection, compared to the use of neurophysiological mapping and neuronavigation, at the expense of increased surgical times and costs. We consider tMRI in awake glioma surgery should be used in properly selected cases.
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It is incompletely understood how preoperative resilience affects 1-year postoperative outcomes after lumbar spinal fusion. ⋯ Low preoperative resilience can negatively affect patient-reported outcomes 1 year after lumbar spinal fusion. Resiliency is a potentially modifiable risk factor, and surgeons should consider targeted interventions for at-risk patient groups.