Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome, first described in 1977, is a rare autosomal dominant condition that commonly presents with skin lesions, including fibrofolliculomas and trichodiscomas; pulmonary cysts;… (More)
The use of the endoscope in the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) has been suggested to minimize cerebellar retraction and reduce the size of the craniotomy. 3D endoscopy combines the benefits of… (More)
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The occipital artery (OA) is an important donor artery for posterior fossa revascularization. Harvesting the OA is believed to be difficult and time consuming due to its 3-dimensional… (More)
After microvascular decompression of cranial nerve V or VII, Surgicel and Tissucol were used in 200 cases at our institution. They were uneventfully inserted between the impinging artery and pons to… (More)
Letter to the Editor A cadaveric specimen undergoing a posterior cervical dissection was noted to have complete bilateral ossification of the posterior atlanto-occipital membrane over the vertebral… (More)
A 22-year-old man suffered severe sudden onset head and neck pain after being pushed from behind during an assault. Physical examination was normal. Cervical MRI demonstrated an intradural hematoma,… (More)
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Surgical approaches to deep-seated brain pathologies, specifically lesions of the third ventricle, have always been a challenge for neurosurgeons. In certain cases, the transcallosal approach… (More)
Objective We evaluate the feasibility and safety of performing a novel interhemispheric endoscopic fenestration of the lamina terminalis (IEFLT) through a single frontal burr hole immediately lateral… (More)