World Neurosurg
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To describe single-index-level fusion surgery using a cervical pedicle screw (CPS) after the complete facet resection of spinal dumbbell tumors and to compare it with partial facet resection without fusion. ⋯ Complete facet resection with fusion using CPS significantly increased the gross total tumor removal rate, compared with partial resection without fusion. Therefore, CPS improved fusion surgery for maximal motion preservation, resulting in single-level fusion surgery.
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Top-100 Highest Cited Articles on posterior communicating artery aneurysms: A bibliometric analysis.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the 100 most highly cited articles assessing posterior communicating artery aneurysms (PComAA). ⋯ This study offers a detailed overview of the most cited articles on PComAAs. It demonstrates key contributions made by different countries, institutions, journals, and authors, providing a valuable framework for understanding the evidence supporting the management of these aneurysms.
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Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and an increased risk of meningioma. However, this correlation remains controversial. This study utilized Mendelian randomization to explore this relationship from the perspective of genetic evidence. ⋯ The Mendelian randomization study revealed that TBI does not increase the risk of meningioma based on genetic evidence.
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Cervical synovial cyst (CSC) is a rare condition that often leads patients to seek medical attention due to cervical stenosis symptoms. There's ongoing debate about the best management strategy. To address this, a review of literature from the past 20 years (2003-2023) was conducted using keywords like "cervical synovial cyst," "cervical ganglion cyst," and "cervical juxtafacet cyst." Data on patient demographics, imaging characteristics, treatment methods, and clinical outcomes were collected. ⋯ Most cases were treated surgically, with decompression performed with or without fusion. Patients generally reported symptom improvement regardless of the surgical method. Overall, surgical intervention effectively improved neurological symptoms associated with CSCs.