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Anatomical study of the mastoid foramina and mastoid emissary veins: classification and application to localizing the sigmoid sinus
The mastoid foramen (MF) is located on the mastoid process of the temporal bone, adjacent to the occipitomastoid suture or the parietomastoid suture, and contains the mastoid emissary vein (MEV). In retrosigmo...
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Revisiting the transorbital approach for emergency external ventricular drainage: an anatomical study of relevant parameters and their effect on the effectiveness of using Tubbs’ point
The transorbital approach (TOA) can provide immediate access to the lateral ventricles by piercing the roof of the orbit (ROO) with a spinal needle and without the need of a drill. Reliable external landmarks ...
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Nerve to subclavius for neurotization procedures: an anatomical feasibility study
Injuries to the inferior trunk of the brachial plexus and its components can be debilitating. As such injuries are prioritized by surgeons during repair, an additional nerve transfer is considered herein. In t...
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What is the C2 pedicle, pars interarticularis, and isthmus? Anatomical study and review of the literature regarding these confusing terms with proposal of new nomenclature
The atypical anatomy of the C2 vertebra has led to terminological discrepancies within reports and studies in the literature regarding the location of its pedicle, pars interarticularis, and isthmus. These dis...
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Effects of intubation technique on intracranial pressure: a cadaveric study
Patients are at risk of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) during manipulation for endotracheal intubation. The aim of this cadaveric study was to quantify this relationship. Five fresh frozen adult cadaver...