World Neurosurg
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To estimate the incidence of central nervous system (CNS) tumors in Suriname. ⋯ The annual incidence of treated CNS tumors of 5 per 100,000 inhabitants in Suriname was in accordance with the expectation of an incidence of 3-6 per 100,000. Suriname is considered a country with a low cancer incidence. The differences found among various subgroups were too small to make definitive statements.
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Endoscopy has provided a less invasive approach to skull base surgery, mainly through endonasal routes, but has been limited in its applications due to potential complications. The aims of this study were to evaluate the feasibility of the purely endoscopic extradural transcranial approach to lateral and central skull base through a subtemporal keyhole and to better understand potential distortions of the related anatomy via endoscopy. ⋯ The endoscopic extradural subtemporal approach was feasible. This approach could display a wide range of lateral and central skull base structures with minimal invasiveness. The use of extradural space would be key to performing safe and effective endoscopic skull base surgery.