World Neurosurg
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Frailty refers to a state of weakness that can arise due to age or illnesses, and frailty predisposes individuals to several adverse health outcomes. This has been postulated to prognosticate the outcome of various surgeries, including surgeries for various spine conditions; however, no meta-analysis has validated this finding. ⋯ This study revealed that high frailty according to the modified 5-Item Frailty Index is correlated with an increased risk of readmission, extended length of hospital stay, postoperative complications, nonroutine discharge, postoperative in-hospital mortality, and reoperation following spine surgeries for any pathology of the spine.
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Meningiomas are the most common type of primary intracranial tumor, yet very few studies have assessed the effects of tumor removal. ⋯ In summary, we conclude that tumor removal in meningioma can be associated with some benefits in cognition.
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The aim of this study was to synthesize existing knowledge regarding the anatomy of the cavernous sinus (CS), critically evaluate the current anatomical hypotheses concerning its walls, to conduct anatomical dissections and develop a comprehensive understanding of the connective tissue structure of the CS. ⋯ The dural anatomy of the CS involves an intricate interplay between the meningeal and periosteal dural layers, which is elucidated more effectively through the application of fundamental principles informed by embryological development.
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This article presents a case study of a 7-year-old female patient with a history of acute myelogenous leukemia, previously treated with chemotherapy. The patient developed acute right peripheral facial paralysis and right upper limb weakness, leading to the discovery of an extra-axial solid lesion at the right cerebellopontine angle. ⋯ The article discusses the clinical presentation and radiological findings, emphasizing the importance of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis. It details typical imaging characteristics of cerebellopontine angle chloromas and differentiates them from other intracranial tumors.