World Neurosurg
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To study the safety and performance of real-world thrombectomy using the SOFIA Catheter in our comprehensive stroke center. ⋯ In our single-center experience, thrombectomy using the SOFIA as an intermediate or aspiration catheter provided high recanalization rates under everyday conditions.
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We investigated whether the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) space on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) correlates with the outcomes of anterior controllable antedisplacement and fusion (ACAF) for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). ⋯ These results suggest that ACAF could provide good decompression of the spinal cord and neurological improvement. Also, recovery of the CSF space correlated closely with the surgical ACAF outcomes for cervical myelopathy due to OPLL.
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We evaluated the surgical outcomes of metastatic spine hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and determined the factors that might influence the outcomes of metastatic HCC of the spine. ⋯ Our results have challenged previously reported estimates of the life expectancy correlating with the Tokuhashi score. Our results showed that excisional surgery resulted in better clinical outcomes compared with palliative surgery.
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Case Reports Comparative Study
Quantitative endoscopic comparison of contralateral interhemispheric transprecuneus and transtentorial transcollateral sulcus approaches to the atrium.
The contralateral interhemispheric transprecuneus approach (CITP) and the supracerebellar transtentorial transcollateral sulcus approach (STTC) are 2 novel approaches to access the atrium of the lateral ventricle. We quantitatively compared the 2 approaches. ⋯ Both approaches were feasible for accessing the atrium. The STTC provided a shorter working distance and wider mediolateral angle, CITP provided a wider rostrocaudal angle of attack and better exposure and maneuverability to the anterior and superior atrium. In contrast, the STTC was more favorable for the inferior and posterior regions.
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Endoscopic resection of colloid cysts is a widely accepted treatment option instead of microsurgery. However, there is still a debate about a potentially higher rate of incomplete resections and recurrence. ⋯ Our results indicate that endoscopic treatment of colloid cysts is a safe and effective treatment option that provides excellent long-term results. However, we determined that a significant risk for recurrence exists when even small parts of the cyst capsule were left behind. Therefore, we advocate an attempt at total endoscopic cyst resection.