Neurosurgery
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To describe a novel application of the Neuroform stent (Boston Scientific-Target, Fremont, CA) for the management of eight wide-necked aneurysms. ⋯ The Neuroform stent is a versatile device that can be used in a variety of ways to assist in the coiling of wide-necked aneurysms. The technique described here may be used for bifurcation aneurysms in lieu of using two stents in a Y configuration.
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Subpectoral implantation of the vagus nerve stimulator.
To report the technique of subpectoral (SP) implantation of the vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) generator. ⋯ The SP implantation technique provides an attractive alternative to SQ VNS implantation. With increased soft tissue coverage, we provide improved cosmesis, increased wound durability to tampering and trauma, and a comparable infection rate with the SQ group.
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Endoscopic endonasal approaches for repair of cerebrospinal fluid leaks: nine-year experience.
To describe surgical endoscopic experience in the repair of cerebrospinal fluid leaks treated by transnasal approaches. ⋯ The target of endoscopic endonasal technique in the repair of cerebrospinal fluid leaks is to ensure a stable duraplasty with the least invasive approach avoiding craniotomy. A correct diagnosis surely allows the choice of the best treatment, surgical approach, graft, and technique. Our multidisciplinary approach to this pathology during these years has been essential to gain our challenging results.