Minimally invasive neurosurgery : MIN
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Minim Invasive Neurosurg · Jun 2011
Frameless image-guided neuroendoscopy training in real simulators.
Over the last decade, neuroendoscopy has re-emerged as an interesting option in the management of intraventricular lesions in both children and adults. Nonetheless, as it has become more difficult to use cadaveric specimens in training, the development of alternative methods was vital. The aim of this study was to analyze the performance of a real simulator, in association with image-guided navigation, as a teaching tool for the training of intraventricular endoscopic procedures. ⋯ The use of real simulators in association with image-guided navigation proved to be an effective tool in training for neuroendoscopy.
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Minim Invasive Neurosurg · Jun 2011
Case ReportsSpontaneous debulking of middle fossa chordoma extension after transnasal petroclival biopsy--report of a case.
Clival chordomas are difficult tumors to treat, particularly when they have already grown beyond the confines of the clivus. ⋯ It is intriguing to think that leaving a path for easy egress for a chordoma from the clivus may prevent it from building up in the bone and spreading.
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Minim Invasive Neurosurg · Jun 2011
Minimally invasive technique for decompression of lumbar foraminal stenosis using a spinal microendoscope: technical note.
Lumbar foraminal stenosis is a troublesome disease. Decompression of the whole length of the nerve root from the spinal canal to extraforaminal zone is often a surgical requirement due to the difficulty in identifying the nerve compression site before surgery, making preservation of the posterior elements difficult. The authors report a minimally invasive microendoscopic technique for lumbar foraminal stenosis to decompress the entire length of the nerve root from the spinal canal to the extraforaminal zone while preserving the posterior elements. ⋯ This microendoscopic technique proved to be useful for the treatment of lumbar foraminal stenosis.