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: Neurochirurgie)
Source: Neurochirurgie - 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: Neurochirurgie)
Source: Neurochirurgie - 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: Neurochirurgie)
Source: Neurochirurgie - 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: Neurochirurgie)
Source: Neurochirurgie - 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: Neurochirurgie - 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: Neurochirurgie)
Source: Neurochirurgie - 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: Neurochirurgie)
Source: Neurochirurgie - 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: Neurochirurgie - 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: Neurochirurgie - 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: Neurochirurgie)
Source: Neurochirurgie - 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: Neurochirurgie)
Source: Neurochirurgie - 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: Neurochirurgie)
Source: Neurochirurgie - 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

Dental implant misplacement into the anterior cranial fossae: a unique case and review of literature
Neurochirurgie. 2024 Jan 19;70(2):101533. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101533. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38246017 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101533 (Source: Neurochirurgie)
Source: Neurochirurgie - January 21, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ali Imran Ozmarasali Aylin Dogan Kaplan Pinar Eser Selcuk Yilmazlar Source Type: research

Promising outcome of patients with recurrent glioblastoma after Gamma Knife-based hypofractionated radiotherapy
CONCLUSION: Our findings suggested that HRST would likely improve LPFS and OS in definite settings; the addition of Bevacizumab to GKRS was associated with increased rates of local control. No major complications were reported. Further prospective studies are warranted to confirm our findings.PMID:38215936 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101532 (Source: Neurochirurgie)
Source: Neurochirurgie - January 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Mustafa Aziz Hatiboglu Kerime Akdur Ayten Sakarcan Mehmet Hakan Seyithanoglu Haci Mehmet Turk Georges Sinclair Mustafa Namik Oztanir Source Type: research

The "Bevel drilling" for degenerative cervical myelopathy: A technical note with illustrative video
Neurochirurgie. 2023 Dec 30;70(2):101529. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2023.101529. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDegenerative cervical myelopathy is a pathology frequently encounterd in the neurosurgical practice. Posterior ostophytes located at the posterior part of the vertebral endplate are frequently involved in the reduction of the cervical canal. We propose a description of the technique used in our department to drill this posterior part of the endplate safely with the help of modern instruments and microscope magnification.The bony resection being performed with diamond burr, we believe this technique less traumatic on t...
Source: Neurochirurgie - January 1, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Jean d'Artigues Kaissar Farah Mikael Meyer St éphane Fuentes Source Type: research