World Neurosurg
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Retraction Of Publication
Frame-Based Stereotactic Brain Biopsy and Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhages: Associated Factors in a Series of 407 Patients.
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Review Case Reports
Pituitary Adenoma and Craniopharyngioma Collision Tumor: Diagnostic, Treatment Considerations and Review of the Literature.
Different diseases may occur within the same anatomic space and invade one another. Lesions of this nature are described as collision tumors. Collision tumors of the sella are rare, with pituitary adenoma-craniopharyngiomas having been described in only 15 cases. We discuss common and rare lesions of the sellar region, their neurodiagnostic qualities, and treatment considerations. ⋯ Many mechanisms for the development of collision lesions have been theorized, and further investigation may provide definitive answers regarding the origin of these neoplastic entities.
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Hemimetameric segmental shift (HMMS) is defined as ≥2 contralateral hemivertebrae (HV) that are separated by at least 1 normal vertebra. Theoretically, the 2 HV tend to balance each other to produce minor spine deformities. However, curve progression has still been observed in HMMS. No research has yet specifically studied its surgical treatment. This study aimed to report efficacy of HV resection for HMMS. ⋯ HV resection is a safe and effective treatment for HMMS that causes progressive or severe deformity.
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Traditional wound closure techniques include skin sutures and metal clips. Cyanoacrylate has good neovascularization, epithelialization, and antimicrobial activity properties and a fast application procedure. This study presents our long-term experience. ⋯ With additional research, we can confirm that cyanoacrylate glue may be a valid and useful alternative to traditional techniques for wound closure in brain surgery, carrying several advantages. However, a randomized controlled trial with a large number of patients is warranted to confirm our findings.