World Neurosurg
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Case Reports
Infantile giant intracranial aneurysm resection and in situ anastomosis: A case report.
Infantile intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are extremely rare. IA clipping and embolization have been the most common treatment options. Infantile giant IAs treated by surgical resection and in situ anastomosis have rarely been reported. ⋯ Infantile giant IAs are extremely rare. Chronic inflammation might be involved in the pathogenesis of infantile dissecting IAs. IA resection and in situ anastomosis could be a reasonable choice in the management of infantile giant IAs that cannot be completely clipped or embolized.
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Case Reports
An airplane landing accident. How safe is the use of passenger lap seat belts in aircrafts?
Seat belts are considered the reason for seat belt syndrome, which mainly occurs during rapid deceleration in motor vehicle accidents. Seat belt syndrome is characterized by contusion of the front torso, intrathoracic or intraabdominal organ injuries, and spinal thoracic or lumbar chance fractures. ⋯ While an airplane is in a flying position, a lap seat belt functions to protect the passenger from any turbulence. However, during the landing or take-off phase, it may not be enough to fully protect the passenger, especially during sudden deceleration accidents, which cause seat belt injuries and head traumas. Therefore the unique design of a double functional passenger seat belt harness, along with a 3- or 4-point buckle protruding from the shoulder, can serve as a more favorable protective measure in limiting the severity of injury a passenger receives. After the plane has taken off, the diagonal seat belt can then be unlocked, leaving the lap seat belt to remain firmly in place and secured.