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Don't let the phrase “Fuzzy Logic” discourage you from reading the article by Shamin et al from Pakistan and Qatar on the subject. The concept makes common sense. Here is the story: we have all grown ...

Editing a medical journal is not a one-person job. Without the advice of many wise people with good judgment offering constructive suggestions about the direction of the journal and other matters, the...

Neurosurgeons represent 1% or less of all physicians; thus, as a group, the specialty has little power. In the 21st century, we will see a continuation of power becoming localized in large groups. Mul...

Abstract: Background: Despite a lot of research into patient selection, a significant number of patients fail to benefit from surgery for symptomatic lumbar disk herniation. We have used Fuzzy Logic-b...

Abstract: Background: The aim of this study is to report on the impact of neuromodulation to the superior hypogastric plexus in patients with bladder atonia secondary to pelvic surgery. Methods: In 4 ...

Widespread acceptance of deep brain stimulation and constant introduction of new indications for this fascinating procedure bring up some rather unexpected challenges that have to do with a variety of...

Guangming et al present a study where they administered the SCL-90-R to patients with TLE undergoing CAH. The SCL-90-R was filled out presurgery and 1 and 2 years post-CAH. The authors found that ther...

This article compares postoperative cognitive functions of patients undergoing surgery for ruptured and unruptured intracranial aneurysms; the study included 117 patients with SAH due to ruptured aneu...

The article by Alexander and Riina highlights the important reality that the management of aneurysms requires multiple tools. Coiling and clipping of aneurysms are 2 distinct strategies that are compl...

This is an interesting series from a large Chinese center confirming the safety and short-term efficacy of intracranial stenting with the Wingspan system. This article does not report on long-term fol...

Abstract: Background: To investigate biomaterials seeking for their possible use for aneurysm treatment, in vivo screening tests using a number of potential materials are required. However, there is n...

Interpol is an international organization of police and law enforcement authorities spanning 140 countries. It was founded in 1923 and works to ensure coordination and cooperation among police departm...

Dr Epstein presents a logical method for dealing with a complicated neurosurgical problem—that of the impossibility of maintaining the integrity of the dura after resection of OPLL in certain patients...

Abstract: Background and objectives: Child abuse with sewing needle is a rare but well-known homicide attempt threatening the life of victims. Information about diagnosis and treatment of such cases e...

By the year 2030, 20% of the United States (US) population (representing 71 million people) will be older than 65 years. Similarly, in China, Japan, and Europe, aging populations will begin to overwhe...

We appreciate the comments from Drs Panigrahi and Varaprasad regarding the relative merit of transcranial vs endonasal removal of Rathke’s cleft cysts, craniopharyngiomas, and tuberculum sellae mening...

A 56-year-old woman, with a likely diagnosis of right anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) entrapment, was admitted for electrodiagnostic evaluations. On detailed questioning, she declared that she was u...

Alberstone and colleagues have written an outstanding clinical anatomical text that is easy to read, excellently illustrated, succinct, and practical. It is one of the best clinical neuroscience texts...

Abstract: Background: With the combination of microsurgery and microinjection techniques, we investigated the development of motor neurons in the spinal cord of fetal rats with spina bifida occulta by...

Many articles have been published that investigate the motoneuron development of the spinal cord in animal fetuses with spina bifida aperta. However, studies on motoneuron development in spina bifida ...

Abstract: Background: Early surgical removal of cerebral AVMs is a relatively infrequent therapeutic option when dealing with a cerebral hemorrhage caused by AVM rupture: even in the case of low-grade...

Advancements in radiosurgery have led to its use for the treatment of benign nerve sheath tumors and meningiomas in the spinal area, and literature regarding its use is beginning to be seen in the jou...

Abstract: Background: Patient-specific approach design, comprehensive evaluation on perioperative data, and follow-up of postoperative life quality (KPS) were carried out to evaluate the application o...

Abstract: Background: We report a precise technique for EC-IC bypass surgery using a stereoscopic high-resolution microscope at magnifications of 40× and 50×. Methods: A stereoscopic operating microsc...

Abstract: Background: Microneurosurgical technique and anatomical knowledge require extensive laboratory training before mastering these skills. There are diverse training models based on synthetic ma...

This article provides a new technical idea for the removal of cystic brain metastasis. For removal of cystic tumors, dissection from the surrounding brain is often difficult due to collapse of the tum...

Abstract: Background: Intracranial inflammatory pseudotumors are rare. This study describes an intracranial inflammatory pseudotumor at the left cerebellopontine angle. It is the second documented pos...

Abstract: Background: Dermoid tumors are rare congenital lesions and account for 0.2% to 1.8% of all intracranial tumors. Dermoid tumor with diastematobulbia is very rare. Case description: We report ...

Abstract: Background: Although surgical resection is the first treatment choice in patients with cystic lymphangioma, the complete resection of orbital lymphangioma is often difficult. After partial r...