Articles: surgery.
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Anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) aneurysms present a challenge for neurosurgeons and neurointerventionalists alike. ⋯ Careful evaluation of preoperative parameters is paramount in deciding between a surgical or a neuroendovascular approach. Low-profile stents in the future may assist in direct flow diversion of AICA trunk aneurysms. In addition, neurosurgeons need to be well versed in endovascular approaches.
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Determination of bone age is a critical issue for forensics, surgery, and basic sciences. ⋯ As a result of our study, calcaneus bone was found to have high accuracy and precision in age estimations.
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Case Reports
Diagnostic Ultrasound: On-Site Diagnosis of Type B Aortic Dissection During Cataract Surgery.
We report a case of aortic dissection occurring during cataract surgery under local anesthesia, which was diagnosed on-site by point-of-care ultrasound. Intimal flaps were detected in the abdominal aorta, whereas the parasternal view showed no abnormalities in the aortic root or left ventricular function. ⋯ Subsequent computed tomography (CT) confirmed the point-of-care diagnosis. The patient was transferred to a tertiary hospital for medical treatment.
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Augmented reality (AR) is an emerging technology that may accelerate skill acquisition and improve accuracy of thoracolumbar pedicle screw placements. We aimed to quantify the relative assistance of AR compared with freehand (FH) pedicle screw accuracy across different surgical experience levels. ⋯ AR screw placement allowed an inexperienced medical student to double their accuracy in 1 training session. With subsequent iterations, this promising technology could serve as an important tool for surgical training.