World Neurosurg
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a large group of noncoding RNAs 200 nucleotides long. lncRNAs that function as regulatory factors have been identified for several complex cellular processes, such as cell death, growth, differentiation, apoptosis, epigenetic regulation, and so on. Many lncRNAs have altered expression and are likely to play a functional role in oncogenesis. ⋯ This review summarizes recent progress in the study of lncRNAs on the pathogenesis of pituitary tumors. We cover the latest results associated with this role and highlight the therapeutic possibilities for pituitary adenomas.
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To investigate the noninferiority of facet joint- and nuchal ligament-sparing laminectomy (FNL) compared with conventional open-door laminoplasty. ⋯ FNL was not inferior to conventional open-door laminoplasty in terms of clinical or radiologic outcomes, reducing the detachment of muscle from each lamina.
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Case Reports
Late Cervical Spinal Cord Herniation Resulting from Post-Traumatic Brachial Plexus Avulsion Injury.
Spinal cord herniation (SCH) is often described as occurring spontaneously in the thoracic spine, with few cases of cervical SCH reported as a late complication of traumatic brachial plexus avulsion. We present 2 cases of nerve root avulsion and pseudomeningocele formation, resulting in delayed cervical SCH and neurologic deterioration. ⋯ SCH is a rare cause of delayed neurologic deterioration after brachial plexus avulsion, with few case reports describing its occurrence. We present 2 cases of this complication and describe its successful surgical treatment through dural repair after instrumented fusion.
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To examine the preoperative patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM): (1) whether cervical sagittal parameters are related to the progress of patients with CSM, and (2) whether cervical sagittal parameters can predict disease progression or prognosis in patients with CSM. ⋯ In preoperative patients with CSM, the larger CCI-CC is the only independent risk factor for the NDI increase. When the patient has a C2-C7 Cobb angle (F) > 29°, the patient's condition progresses slowly.