Fixing a Broken Neck - An Illustrated Case Journey
Written by UpSurgeOn TeamAmazing Minds and Amazing Project! Follow the inspiring collaboration between Brainbook and Artibiotics!
47th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
Written by Simona Serioli
The annual ISPN meeting will be held in Birmingham on 20th to 24th October. International experts from all over the world will lead lectures and debates on paediatric neurosurgery and latest innovations in the field of paediatric care. Online registration is available!
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Cerebellopontine Angle and Fourth Ventricle - Part 1 of 2
Written by Simona SerioliThe cerebellopontine angle is a complex region of the posterior cranial fossa often involved by masses of different nature, with typical symptoms and signs including unilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, nystagmus and facial weakness. In order to understand the complex anatomy of this area, rich in vascular and neural structures, Dr. Albert Rhoton Jr describes the anatomy of the fourth ventricle and cerebellopontine angle in a detailed but accessible manner. The video is also available in 3d format.
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WFNS Young Neurosurgeons Forum Webinar Series - Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors
Written by Simona SerioliDid you miss the latest webinar on Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors? See the link below to view the recording!
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The 2019 meeting of the British-Irish Meningioma Society will be held in Oxford on 28th-29th June. Talks will be delivered by some of the most experienced meningioma surgeons in the world. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and can be purchased through the link: https://b-ims.org
Impact of Tumor Histology on Resectability and Neurological Outcome in Primary Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors: A Single-Center Experience With 102 Patients
Written by Dom Mahoney, MSIntramedullary spinal cord tumours have an estimated incidence of 1.1 cases in 100,000. Previously, the plane of dissection when surgically excising these lesions has been the key indicator for gauging extent of resection. Other articles have called into question the influence of histopathological characteristics on the definition of tumour boundary. The authors of this article report the results of a retrospective analysis determining the influence of tumour histology on resectability and neurological outcomes in cases of intramedullary spinal cord tumours. The 2016 WHO CNS classification emphasised the importance of genetic findings. This should be borne in mind when approaching results presented in articles in which this is not accounted for.
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WFNS Young Neurosurgeon’s Webinar - Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors in Children
Written by Simona Serioli
Title: Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors in Children
Date: Sunday 2nd June, London 3 PM
Zoom ID: 458729476
Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/dmjbtpk
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The Rhoton Collection: Cavernous Sinus and Middle Fossa - Part 1
Written by Simona SerioliThe Rhoton Collection is a free archive which offers anatomical lectures in 2D and 3D format created by Dr. Albert Rhoton Jr. The aim is to aid learning in the field of neuroanatomy, an indispensable component in the education of neurosurgeons. In this lecture, Dr. Rhoton describes the anatomy of the cavernous sinus and middle fossa in a detailed but accessible manner. The video represents an unmissable talk for any neurosurgeon interested in skull base surgery.
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Before approaching a cadaver in the anatomy lab, you can explore your approach from any point of view. With the Augmented Reality App you select a craniotomy and see it projected directly onto UpSim Neurosurgical Box. In this way you can perform a drilling as many craniotomies you want and then observe intracranial deep neuroanatomy through a microscope. The hyper realistic materials will give you the feeling of operating on a real cadaveric specimen. Then just change the disposable skull and start again by placing the craniotomy in another position. UpSim offers you the possibility to train endlessly. In doing this, you will maximally exploit your next anatomy lab cadaver session and you will definitively understand why to choose a supraorbital rather than a minipterional approach, and so on.
Cerebral Microdialysis in Traumatic Brain Injury and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: State of the Art
Written by Dom Mahoney, MSThis review lends an insight into the use of cerebral microdialysis in patients with traumatic brain injury and subarachnoid haemorrhage. Developed in the 1970s, the technique involves the placement of a fenestrated microcatheter into the brain parenchyma - conclusions can then be drawn from analysis of the returned dialysate regarding the physiological state of the brain.
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Date: September 15-21, 2019
Location: Department of Neurosurgery Saarland University, Homburg-Saar / Germany.
Everything is ready for the “8th Neuroendoscopy Week” at the Department of Neurosurgery Saarland University, Homburg-Saar, Germany. The course, run under the auspices of WFNS, IFNE, ISMISS and WSCS, will consist of 3 different modules: endoscopic skull base surgery, cranial and spinal neuroendoscopy. An international faculty will outline endoscopic techniques followed by hands-on dissection of human and animal models. Part of the course will also dedicated to live surgeries and lectures delivered by experts in the field of neurosurgery and otolaryngology.
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Some days ago we had a teaching session, this is what we did. Before approaching a cadaver in the anatomy lab, you can explore your approach from all the angles you want.
With the Augmented Reality option you see your desired craniotomy directly onto the UpSim simulator. You can perform as many craniotomies you want and deeply observe intracranial anatomy.
The hyper realistic materials will give you the feeling of operating on a real cadaveric specimen. Then just change the disposable skull and start again by placing the craniotomy in another position.
UpSim offers you the possibility to train endlessly.
In doing so, you will maximally exploit your next anatomy lab cadaver session and you will definitively to understand why to choose a supraorbital rather than a minipterional approach, and so on.....