World Neurosurg
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To analyze the biomechanical changes of lumbar adjacent segment by comparing the biomechanics after the surgery of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF). ⋯ The biomechanical analysis showed that both TLIF and OLIF can increase ROM and IDP. It indicates that TLIF and OLIF probably increase the potential risk of adjacent segment degeneration similarly.
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After a craniotomy procedure to access the brain, neurosurgeons have several options to fix the bone flap to the skull. The aim of this study was to assess if a polymeric clamplike fixation system (Cranial LOOP) is a safe and reliable system that maintains over time an appropriate alignment of the bone flap. ⋯ Cranial LOOP is a safe and reliable postoperative long-term cranial bone flap fixation system. This device can fix the bone flap after a wide range of craniotomy procedures, performed in multiple locations, and provides good bone flap alignment. Cranial LOOP does not interfere in patient follow-up through medical imaging.
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Carotid endarterectomy, especially eversion carotid endarterectomy (ECEA), is a standard treatment of carotid artery stenosis but continues to have deficiencies. We have described a modified ECEA technique that focuses on the quality of life (QoL), called Q-modified eversion carotid endarterectomy (QCEA). The modifications mainly include the skin incision, surgical approach, and arterial anastomosis. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of QCEA and the QoL of patients after QCEA. ⋯ Our results suggest that QCEA can reduce incision numbness, facial edema, and scar length, thereby improving the QoL of patients.
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Cranial artery dolichoectasia is characterized by dilated, elongated, and tortuous cranial arteries. Dolichoectasia and dolichoectatic aneurysm-particularly of the internal carotid arteries (ICAs)-are rare but can lead to stroke. We report a case of suspected recurrent acute cerebral infarction and dolichoectatic aneurysm of the left ICA combined with right dolichoectatic aneurysm, vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia, and atrial fibrillation. ⋯ A direct oral anticoagulant (edoxaban) and clopidogrel were effective for suspected recurrent acute ischemic stroke associated with dolichoectatic aneurysm of the ICA combined with contralateral dolichoectatic aneurysm, vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia, and atrial fibrillation.
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Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) represent 10%-15% of all intracranial arteriovenous malformations.1 DAVFs located in the posterior cranial fossa are rare and often present with intracranial hemorrhage and myelopathy.2 Arterial supply could be provided by the meningeal branches of the vertebral artery and external and internal carotid arteries.3 A 68-year-old man presented with progressive lower-extremity weakness (Video 1). Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a patchy longitudinal cord signal abnormality extending from the cervicomedullary junction to C7. A tentorial DAVF supplied by the right posterior meningeal artery with drainage via dorsal and ventral perimedullary veins was identified on angiography. ⋯ However, follow-up angiography revealed a persistent arteriovenous shunt and slightly worsening symptoms for the patient. He underwent a sitting supracerebellar approach with a torcular craniotomy for successful clip ligation of the dural arteriovenous fistula. The patient was discharged with improvements in lower-extremity strength and no residual arteriovenous shunting in postoperative imaging.