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Paediatric endoscopic endonasal middle skull base reconstruction: retrospective analysis of 78 patients treated in a single tertiary care paediatric center

Paediatric endoscopic endonasal middle skull base reconstruction: retrospective analysis of 78 patients treated in a single tertiary care paediatric center

Abstract PMID: 38546282 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02688697.2024.2333971 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&cstart=20&pagesize=80&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:4TOpqqG69KYC Introduction: Skull base pathologies in the paediatric population are rare and require treatment by multiple qualified specialists. The endoscopic endonasal approach has revolutionized surgical treatment because it is less invasive than existing treatments.The goal of…

In Reply: Endoscopic Transseptal Approach for Removal of Colloid Cysts: 2-Dimensional Operative Video

In Reply: Endoscopic Transseptal Approach for Removal of Colloid Cysts: 2-Dimensional Operative Video

Abstract PMID: 37905828 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1227/ons.0000000000000973 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&cstart=20&pagesize=80&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:ULOm3_A8WrAC To the Editor: We would like to thank you for the opportunity to respond to the issues raised in the letter by Dr Uribe-Cardenas 1 and to clarify aspects of our surgical technique in…

Leat-associated seizures the possible role of EAAT2, pyruvate carboxylase and glutamine synthetase

Leat-associated seizures the possible role of EAAT2, pyruvate carboxylase and glutamine synthetase

Abstract PMID: 38086219 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2023.107258 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&cstart=20&pagesize=80&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:YOwf2qJgpHMC Background: Drug-resistant epilepsy is a common condition in patients with brain neoplasms. The pathogenesis of tumor-associated seizures is poorly understood. Among the possible pathogenetic mechanisms, the increase in glutamate concentration has been proposed. Glutamate transporters,…

Is endoscope-assisted strip craniectomy the future of metopic suture craniosynostosis treatment? An 11-year experience with 62 patients

Is endoscope-assisted strip craniectomy the future of metopic suture craniosynostosis treatment? An 11-year experience with 62 patients

Abstract PMID: 36964738 DOI: 10.3171/2023.2.PEDS22409 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:KlAtU1dfN6UC Objective: Endoscopic mini-invasive treatment for sporadic trigonocephaly is becoming a widely accepted surgical treatment. In most centers this treatment is performed in association with postoperative helmeting. The aim of the present study was to review…

Is endoscope-assisted strip craniectomy the future of metopic suture craniosynostosis treatment? An 11-year experience with 62 patients

Is endoscope-assisted strip craniectomy the future of metopic suture craniosynostosis treatment? An 11-year experience with 62 patients

Abstract PMID: 36964738 DOI: 10.3171/2023.2.PEDS22409 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:KlAtU1dfN6UC Objective: Endoscopic mini-invasive treatment for sporadic trigonocephaly is becoming a widely accepted surgical treatment. In most centers this treatment is performed in association with postoperative helmeting. The aim of the present study was to review and…

Myxoid glioneuronal tumor: Histopathologic, neuroradiologic, and molecular features in a single center series

Myxoid glioneuronal tumor: Histopathologic, neuroradiologic, and molecular features in a single center series

Abstract PMID: 36764090 DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2023.100885 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:kNdYIx-mwKoC Background: Myxoid glioneuronal tumor (MGT) is a benign glioneuronal neoplasm recently introduced in the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of the central nervous system (CNS) tumors. MGTs are typically located in the septum pellucidum, foramen…

The children’s brain tumor network (CBTN)-Accelerating research in pediatric central nervous system tumors through collaboration and open science

The children’s brain tumor network (CBTN)-Accelerating research in pediatric central nervous system tumors through collaboration and open science

Abstract PMID: 36335802 DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2022.100846 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:MXK_kJrjxJIC Pediatric brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children in the United States and contribute a disproportionate number of potential years of life lost compared to adult cancers. Moreover, survivors frequently…

Mini-Invasive Endoscope-Assisted Treatment of Metopic Craniosynostosis: 2-Dimensional Operative Video

Mini-Invasive Endoscope-Assisted Treatment of Metopic Craniosynostosis: 2-Dimensional Operative Video

PMID: 38953669 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000001247 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&cstart=20&pagesize=80&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:mVmsd5A6BfQC Abstract The surgical treatment of trigonocephaly has undergone significant evolution, with an increasing use of a minimally invasive technique. The endoscope-assisted metopic suturectomy is currently considered a valid surgical option for the correction of metopic craniosynostosis.1-5…

Endoscopic endonasal treatment of intra-axial ventral brainstem cavernomas: case experience and literature review

Endoscopic endonasal treatment of intra-axial ventral brainstem cavernomas: case experience and literature review

Abstract PMID: 35793616 DOI: 10.1159/000525914 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:8k81kl-MbHgC Introduction: Cavernous malformations of the ventral brainstem are a challenging disease to treat. From an anatomical perspective, the best surgical options are endoscopic endonasal approaches. The first reports of their usage for this purpose date…

Toxicity and clinical results after proton therapy for pediatric medulloblastoma: A multi-centric retrospective study

Toxicity and clinical results after proton therapy for pediatric medulloblastoma: A multi-centric retrospective study

Abstract PMID: 35681727 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14112747 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:ufrVoPGSRksC Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children. Even if current treatment dramatically improves the prognosis, survivors often develop long-term treatment-related sequelae. The current radiotherapy standard for medulloblastoma is craniospinal irradiation with…