World Neurosurg
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To present a large series of patients and examine the learning curve of the endonasal endoscopic transplanum, transtuberculum approach for primarily suprasellar or sellar-suprasellar tumors. ⋯ The endonasal endoscopic transtuberculum transplanum approach is a safe and effective minimal access approach to midline pathology in the suprasellar cistern.
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To present indications, surgical techniques, and outcomes of extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) graft bypass. ⋯ Universal EC-IC graft bypass is a safe and effective method for treating large or giant ICA aneurysms.
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To evaluate the quality of information available on the Internet to patients with a cervical pathology undergoing elective cervical spine surgery. ⋯ This study shows that the search for medical information on the Internet is time-consuming and often disappointing. The Internet is a potentially misleading source of information. Surgeons and professional societies must use the Internet as an ally in providing optimal information to patients.