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Hinge craniotomy versus standard decompressive hemicraniectomy: an experimental preclinical comparative study
Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is the most common surgical procedure to manage increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Hinge craniotomy (HC), which consists of fixing the bone operculum with a pivot, is an alte...
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Open AccessAneurismal subarachnoid hemorrhage during the COVID-19 outbreak in a Hub and Spoke system: observational multicenter cohort study in Lombardy, Italy
Lombardy was the most affected Italian region by the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and underwent urgent reorganization for the management of emergencies, including subarachnoid hemorrhage from a rupture...
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Open AccessHow I do it: flexible endoscopic aspiration of intraventricular hemorrhage
As intraventricular blood is a strong negative prognostic factor, intraventricular hemorrhage requires prompt and aggressive management to reduce intracranial hypertension.
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New perspectives in the endoscopic treatment of brain purulent collections: targets, techniques, results in a case series, and overview of the literature
Purulent intracranial infections are threatening conditions. Different surgical approaches have been described, respecting the rationale of evacuating the fluid component of the purulent collection. Emerging e...
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation
The classic model of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) formation, transport across the central nervous system, and absorption is based on the circulation theory. This model, where CSF is thought to be secreted by the ...
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Living Reference Work Entry In depth
Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation
The classic model of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) formation, transport across the central nervous system, and absorption is based on the circulation theory. This model, where CSF is thought to be secreted by the ...
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Neuroendoscopic aspiration of tumors in the posterior third ventricle and aqueduct lumen: a technical update
Small soft ventricular tumors are good candidates for complete removal by a purely endoscopic technique. This approach is particularly interesting for lesions located in the posterior third ventricle and aqued...
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A restricted neuroendoscopic approach for pathological diagnosis of intraventricular and paraventricular tumours
There is increasing interest in the use of neuroendoscopic techniques in neuro-oncology. We report our experience of endoscopic biopsy in patients harbouring intraventricular and paraventricular brain tumours ...
