World Neurosurg
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Mucormycosis is a relatively rare form of fungal infection that can be rapidly progressive. Clinical presentation depends on the anatomic area of involvement; however, the commonest form is that of rhinocerebral. ⋯ This report highlights the need for early aggressive resection for cases of mucormycosis infection where there is bony involvement.
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Current treatments for cerebral aneurysms are far from ideal. Platinum coils are prone to compaction, and currently used liquid embolics are delivered with angiotoxic agents. This work presents initial in vivo studies of a novel liquid-to-solid gelling polymer system (PPODA-QT), focusing on biocompatibility and effective delivery strategies. ⋯ This small-scale pilot study highlighted first-time in vivo use of PPODA-QT as an embolic agent for aneurysm treatment. Filling aneurysms to 80% to 90% capacity proved to be a safe and effective delivery strategy, and PPODA-QT showed excellent biocompatibility. This study indicates that future investigation of PPODA-QT for aneurysm embolization is warranted, as it may prove to be a viable alternative to current embolic materials.