Journal of neurosurgery
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Thirty cadaver brains were examined under X 6 to 16 magnification in order to define the microsurgical anatomy of the pineal region, particularly the relationship of the pineal body, posterior cerebral artery, superior cerebellar artery, vein of Galen, basal vein of Rosenthal, internal cerebral vein, straight sinus, bridging vein, the size of the tentorial notch, and the third and the fourth cranial nerves. The infratentorial and supratentorial approaches to the pineal region are compared from the viewpoint of microsurgical anatomy.
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In the annual address, the President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons reviews the responsibilities and the continued dedication of the members of the Society to the goals of excellence in patient care, education, and investigation. Insistence upon first-class standards of training has not waivered despite cynical impugnment of our motivation. Dividends of advantage to the general welfare can come from assistance in the design of enlightened legislation, in the assessment of the scientific basis and therapeutic value of various procedures, and in the support of rigorous training for neurosurgeons, fostering the development of excellent clinicians as well as investigators.