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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.
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.....
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Ganglioglioma with Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea: A Rare Presentation
Written by Simona SerioliGanglioglioma is a rare and slowly growing low-grade glioma, usually occuring in the cerebral hemispheres with a predilection for the temporal lobe. Patients frequently present with seizures which are resistant to pharmacological treatment. For this reason surgical resection or gamma knife irradiation are the best choices in the management of this pathology. This article describes the case of a 26-year-old woman with a frontal ganglioglioma, who presented with epilepsy and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea caused by skull base erosion.
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International Summer School - Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery: From Sinuses To Skull Base
Written by Simona Serioli
Title: International Summer School - Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery: From Sinuses To Skull Base
Date: June 24th-28th, 2019
Location: Gross Anatomy Laboratory, University of Brescia and Spedali Civili Brescia- Italy
It is a pleasure to present to you the 5th edition of “International Summer School - Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery”. The course will consist of 3 days of hands-on dissection on injected, fresh-frozen specimens under the guidance of international experts. The last 2 days will be dedicated to live surgeries in which all the techniques will be put into practice and described step by step. Across the course, lectures and debates about anatomy, surgery and pathology of skull base lesions will be lead by guest speakers. The aim of the course is not only to offer a multidisciplinary perspective on endoscopic surgery, but also to emphasize the necessity of a collaborative approach. There are a few remaining observer places. We look forward to welcoming you in Brescia!
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European Society for Trauma & Emergency Surgery
Written by Simona Serioli
Title: ESTES Congress 2019
Date: May 5-7, 2019
Location: Clarion Congress Hotel Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Everything is ready for the 20th European Society for Trauma & Emergency Surgery 2019! Prague will be hosting thousands of participants to discuss relevant topics regarding emergency surgery and the management of trauma, sharing the latest innovations which could transform the way care is provided. Online registration is available until May 1st!
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WFNS Young Neurosurgeon’s Webinar - Ethics in Neurosurgery
Written by Dom Mahoney, MS
We are pleased to announce that Professor Ahmed Ammar will be delivering a webinar as part of the Young Neurosurgeon’s Webinar series hosted by the WFNS. Prof Ammar is a neurosurgeon based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and works as the Secretary of the International Society for Neurosurgical Technology and Instrument Invention. His talk is entitled ‘Ethics in Neurosurgery’, and will be hosted on Sunday 28th April 2019 at 15:00 GMT. Follow one of the links below to tune in!
Zoom ID: 521-753-075
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/521753075
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Title: EUROSPINE Spring Specialty Meeting 2019
Date: 02-03 May 2019
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
The “EUROSPINE Spring Meeting 2019” is two-day event organised by the German Spine Society (DWG), AOSpine and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS). The aim of the meeting is to share the best knowledges and the latest advances in the field of spine care. International experts from all over the world will lead lectures and debates on complex spinal surgery.
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Choroidal Artery Embolization in the Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Overproduction: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Written by Simona Serioli
Diffuse villous hyperplasia of the choroid plexus (DVHCP) associated with genetic abnormalities could be rare cause of communicating hydrocephalus. The article describes the case report of a 14-month-old girl diagnosed with partial trisomy 9p and hydrocephalus with DVHCP. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS), adjuvant bilateral endoscopic choroid plexus coagulation (CPC) and embolization of anterior choroidal artery were performed to control the symptoms connected to CSF overproduction. The authors go on to review the literature regarding DVHCP.
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Advances in Vestibular Schwannoma Microneurosurgery: Improving Results with New Technologies
Written by Simona SerioliAuthors:
L. Mastronardi, T. Fukushima, A. Campione
Editor:
Springer
Publication Date:
2019
Description:
The term “vestibular schwannoma” or “neuroma” refers to a histologically benign slow-growing tumor which involves the vestibular branch of the eighth cranial nerve. In recent years, the introduction of new technologies has improved the diagnostic and therapeutic approach of this pathology. This book offers a detailed view of all progress made recently in this field, from innovations in performing the surgical resection to the discussion of results from ongoing projects. It is fundamental reading for neurosurgery clinicians who want to minimize surgical morbidity and improve patient outcomes thanks to the technological advances in neurosurgery.
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Multidisciplinary surgical planning for en bloc resection of malignant primary cervical spine tumors involving 3D-printed models and neoadjuvant therapies: report of 2 cases
Written by Simona Serioli
The resection of primary spinal tumors necessitates a multidisciplinary approach. Not only neurosurgeons but also other clinicals such as medical and radiology specialists have to collaborate to obtain the best prognosis for their patients. Biomedical engineers are playing an increasingly important role thanks to the creation of patient-specific 3D-printed models which help surgeons to understand the features of lesions and their anatomical relationship with adjacent structures. In this article the authors underline the role of 3D-printed patient models and neoadjuvant therapies on two complex clinical cases for which this multidisciplinary management was employed.