World Neurosurg
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) metastases to the intramedullary spinal cord carry a grim prognosis. The purpose of this review is to provide the reader with a comprehensive and systematic review of the current literature, and to present an illustrative case that would aid in the future management of similar scenarios. ⋯ Intramedullary spinal metastatic RCC is a rare entity with debilitating neurologic potential. Survival appears to be affected by the treatment method but is also likely influenced by the stage of discovery of the disease.
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Review Meta Analysis
Utility and impact of intra-operative imaging for glioma resection on patient outcome and extent of resection: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) permit greater visualization and more accurate presurgical planning. Meta-analysis of these techniques for maximizing resection, postoperative functionality, and survival may further validate purported strengths of these techniques compared with standard neuronavigation. ⋯ Current data are overall insufficient to support the notion that advanced imaging techniques are superior, either as a combined cohort or individually, in achieving GTR, improved symptom resolution, or survival compared with traditional neuronavigation.