Vertebral artery pathologies. Preface
Neurochirurgie. 2024 Feb 8;70(3):101541. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101541. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38359554 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101541 (Source: Neuro-Chirurgie)
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - February 15, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Michel W Bojanowski Fady T Charbel Source Type: research
Rathke's cleft cyst apoplexy in a boy treated by endoscopic endonasal surgery: case report and literature review
Neurochirurgie. 2024 Feb 13;70(2):101540. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101540. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRathke's cleft cyst (RCC) apoplexy is an uncommon lesion attributed to abnormal vascular supply to the fragile RCC epithelial wall. It is rare in children and very difficult to diagnose without pathologic confirmation. Here, we report an 8-year-old boy who presented with headache and visual deficit. MRI and CT showed a cystic mass in the sellar region. He underwent endoscopic endonasal surgery, and the cystic mass was resected completely via a trans-sphenoidal approach. The lesion was confirmed as RCC apoplexy by intr...
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - February 14, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Hongpeng Guan Ying Zhang Xuhui Wang Source Type: research
Hemangioblastoma and arteriovenous malformation in the same patient: a not random association or two isolated entities? Systematic review starting from a unique case
CONCLUSIONS: Hemangioblastomas and AVMs rarely coexist in the same patient. Our study reports the first instance of a truly "spatially separated" sporadic association between these vascular lesions. The rarity of such coexistence underscores the need for a nuanced and systematic classification to guide the management of these infrequent cases.PMID:38324942 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101537 (Source: Neuro-Chirurgie)
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - February 7, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Anna Maria Auricchio Francesco Calvanese Anni Pohjola Aki Laakso Mika Niemel ä Source Type: research
Craniovertebral and spinal adhesive arachnoiditis: a late complication of ruptured vertebral and posterior inferior cerebellar arteries aneurysms
CONCLUSION: Adhesive arachnoiditis is a critical complication following SAH, most commonly from ruptured VA and PICA aneurysms. Early detection and individualized treatment based on the type of arachnoiditis and CSF flow impact are crucial for effective management. This study underscores the need for tailored treatment strategies and further research in this field.PMID:38324943 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101535 (Source: Neuro-Chirurgie)
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - February 7, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Val érie Gilbert Sara Chakir Jean-Baptiste Peeters Gilles El Hage Moujahed Labidi Roland Jabre Chiraz Chaalala Michel W Bojanowski Source Type: research
Introduction: SNCLF and SFNC Report on the Vertebral Artery
Neurochirurgie. 2024 Feb 3:101536. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101536. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38316338 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101536 (Source: Neuro-Chirurgie)
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - February 5, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Thomas Gaberel Source Type: research
Genetic polymorphism of KIAA1217 is functionally associated with lumbar disc herniation in the Chinese population
CONCLUSIONS: SNP rs16924573 of KIAA1217 could be functionally associated with LDH in the Chinese population. More in vivo and vitro experiments need to be carried out to further clarify the regulatory mechanism of functional variants in KIAA1217.PMID:38311218 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101538 (Source: Neuro-Chirurgie)
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - February 4, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Jian Dai Haitao Jiang Zhang Cheng Yao Li Xiaoming Tang Source Type: research
Surgical treatment of marginal sinus dural arteriovenous fistula: a narrative review
CONCLUSION: Treating complex DAVFms often requires surgery, as endovascular methods may not be feasible. Successful surgery hinges on a precise understanding of the fistula's venous architecture and its spatial relationships, assessed using digital substraction angiography (DSA), angio-MRI, and angio-CT. Optimal intraoperative exposure is crucial for effective surgery.PMID:38301429 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101534 (Source: Neuro-Chirurgie)
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - February 1, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Jean-Baptiste Peeters Michel W Bojanowski Source Type: research
Intrinsic stenosing and occlusive pathologies of the vertebral artery: A narrative review
Neurochirurgie. 2024 Jan 30;70(3):101527. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2023.101527. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIntrinsic pathologies of the vertebral arteries, such as atherosclerosis, dissection, fibromuscular dysplasia, radionecrosis and vasculitis, are important causes of vertebrobasilar insufficiency and cerebrovascular events. This review focuses on non-aneurysmal intrinsic stenosing and occlusive pathologies, covering their epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment options. It also provides a detailed summary of key clinical presentations and syndromes, including an in-depth examination of lateral medullary syndrome, histor...
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - January 31, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Pamela N Correia Ivo A Meyer C éline Odier Source Type: research
Hemodynamic factors of spontaneous vertebral artery dissecting aneurysms assessed with numerical and deep learning algorithms: Role of blood pressure and asymmetry
CONCLUSION: In our series, asymmetry in the vertebrobasilar blood pressure distributions at and proximal to the site of the future SVADA accurately predicted its location in all patients. Deep learning algorithms can be trained to model blood flow patterns within biological systems, offering an alternative to the computationally intensive CFD. This technology has the potential to find practical applications in clinical settings.PMID:38280371 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2023.101519 (Source: Neuro-Chirurgie)
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - January 27, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tristan Martin Gilles El Hage Chiraz Chaalala Jean-Baptiste Peeters Michel W Bojanowski Source Type: research
A comprehensive review of the vertebral artery anatomy
CONCLUSION: As surgical and endovascular techniques continue to evolve with technological improvements, we are now more equipped than ever to manage complex lesions involving the VA. However, with its increasingly complexity comes the necessity for a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the VA. Possessing the detailed knowledge of the VA is vital for the successful execution of any procedure involving it.PMID:38277859 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2023.101518 (Source: Neuro-Chirurgie)
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - January 26, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Jean-Baptiste Peeters Tania Idriceanu Gilles El Hage Tristan Martin C éline Salaud Pierre-Olivier Champagne Michel W Bojanowski Source Type: research
Embryology of the vertebral artery and variants of the adult
Neurochirurgie. 2024 Jan 25;70(3):101517. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2023.101517. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe vertebral arteries represent in the adult the main blood supply of the posterior cranial fossa, even if they appear relatively late during the embryological life. We reviewed all the most important steps of the vertebral artery's embryological development and the most common variants that can occur in the adult. The aim of this review is to summarize the main events of the development of this artery and to give an embryological explication for the most common variants of this artery.PMID:38277860 | DOI:10.1016/j.n...
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - January 26, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Sara Bonasia Fortunato Di Caterino Thomas Robert Source Type: research
Anatomy of the craniocervical junction - A review
Neurochirurgie. 2024 Jan 25;70(3):101511. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2023.101511. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAn in-depth understanding of the anatomy of the craniocervical junction (CCJ) is indispensable in skull base neurosurgery. In this paper, we discuss the osteology of the occipital bone, the atlas (C1) and axis (C2), the ligaments and the muscle anatomy of the CCJ region and their relationships with the vertebral artery. We will also discuss the trajectory of the vertebral artery and review the anatomy of the jugular foramen and lower cranial nerves (IX to XII). The most important surgical approaches to the CCJ, includ...
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - January 26, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Laurence Charbonneau Kentaro Watanabe Chiraz Chaalala Michel W Bojanowski Philippe Lavigne Moujahed Labidi Source Type: research
Applied anatomy of the vertebral arteries for endovascular neurointerventions
Neurochirurgie. 2024 Jan 25;70(3):101531. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101531. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe vertebral arteries (VAs) constitute most of the arterial supply to the posterior cerebral vascular circulation. They have anatomical specificities and may have variants that are critical for neurointerventionists to recognize in order to design open or endovascular surgical treatment. This review addresses each segment of the VA including its origin and discusses the branches and relevant anatomical features for neurointerventions.PMID:38277862 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101531 (Source: Neuro-Chirurgie)
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - January 26, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Roland Jabre Source Type: research
Vertebral artery stenosis from osteophyte: A systematic review and case series
CONCLUSION: Surgical decompression of the VA is a safe and effective intervention for patients experiencing symptomatic osteophytic compression during head rotation. This procedure restores normal vascular function and reduces the risk of ischemic events. This review highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention in such cases.PMID:38277863 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2023.101525 (Source: Neuro-Chirurgie)
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - January 26, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Davaine Joel Ndongo Sonfack Michel Wieslaw Bojanowski Bilal Tarabay Antoine Gennari Daniel Sh édid Sung-Joo Yuh Source Type: research
Spontaneous intracranial vertebral artery dissections presenting with subarachnoid hemorrhage
CONCLUSION: Ruptured VAD is a critical, life-threatening condition. Many patients have a poor neurological status at presentation, and rebleeding prior to treatment is a significant concern. Deconstructive techniques are most effective in preventing rebleeding, whereas the efficacy of reconstructive techniques needs more investigation.PMID:38277864 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2023.101526 (Source: Neuro-Chirurgie)
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - January 26, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Chiraz Chaalala Gilles El Hage Val érie Gilbert Tristan Martin Daniela Iancu Moujahed Labidi Michel W Bojanowski Source Type: research
