World Neurosurg
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Lumbar spinal stenosis often necessitates surgical intervention, with preoperative musculoskeletal health significantly influencing postoperative outcomes. This prospective cohort study investigates the sex-specific impact of preoperative musculoskeletal characteristics on postoperative leg pain in elderly patients undergoing lumbar surgery. ⋯ These findings highlight the need for sex-specific preoperative assessments to improve surgical outcomes, suggesting that targeted preoperative interventions to enhance musculoskeletal health could benefit female patients undergoing lumbar surgery.
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The dorsal midbrain, an anatomically intricate region, presents significant challenges for traditional surgical interventions due to the heightened risk of vascular and neurological injury, and the necessity of brain tissue retraction. ⋯ The EOTA constitutes a significant advancement in neurosurgical techniques for the resection of dorsal midbrain tumors, enhancing surgical precision and safety. This approach contributes to improved patient outcomes and a reduction in complication rates. Further studies are warranted to validate these findings and to establish standardized protocols for the application of EOTA in midbrain tumor resection.
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The aim of this study was to use computed tomography-based 3-dimensional morphometric imaging to precisely quantify the anatomic parameters of the lumbar laminae and increase the precision of laminar fenestration during percutaneous endoscopic spinal surgery. ⋯ This study has revealed significant anatomical diversity within the laminae of lumbar vertebral segments. These findings provide important anatomical information for surgeons performing precise laminar fenestration during endoscopic spinal surgery.
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Cavernous carotid aneurysms are typically small, asymptomatic, and often do not require treatment. We present the case of a 59-year-old woman, a 3-pack-a-day smoker, who presented with the primary complaint of left retro-orbital pain, left complete ophthalmoplegia, left-sided blindness, and right abducens palsy. Imaging revealed a giant right cavernous carotid aneurysm, which had expanded to the contralateral cavernous sinus wall and superiorly through the diaphragm sellae. ⋯ Postoperative computerized tomography angiography confirmed placement of the clips and patency of the vessel. At short-term follow-up, the patient's trigeminal pain had successfully resolved and she had retained vision in the right eye. This case demonstrates the feasibility of expanded endonasal approaches in managing this challenging pathology (Video 1).
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To determine the incidence of subdural hygroma (SDH) on routine early postoperative imaging following foramen magnum decompression (FMD) with dural opening in patients with Chiari 1 malformation (CM1). ⋯ SDH is a common finding in the early postoperative scans of patients undergoing FMD and dural opening for CM1. While nearly two-thirds of these patients are asymptomatic, SDH with ventriculomegaly can be associated with mortality and significant morbidity and may require emergency treatment.