Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
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Navigated intracranial endoscopy with conventional technique usually requires sharp head fixation. In children, especially in those younger than 1 year of age and in older children with thin skulls due to chronic hydrocephalus, sharp head fixation is not possible. Here, we studied the feasibility, safety, and accuracy of electromagnetic (EM)-navigated endoscopy in a series of children, obviating the need of sharp head fixation. ⋯ EM-navigated endoscopy in children is a safe and useful technique enhancing endoscopic intracranial surgery and obviating the need of sharp head fixation. It is a good alternative to the common opto-electric navigation system in this age group.
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Editorial Biography Historical Article
Bani Adam: Saadi Shirazi (AD 1184-1283/1291) and the concept of empathy.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of modified pedicle subtraction osteotomy (mPSO) for thoracolumbar post-tubercular kyphosis in pediatric patients. ⋯ Modified pedicle subtraction osteotomy (mPSO) is effective and reliable for thoracolumbar post-tubercular kyphosis in pediatric patients.