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Stereotact Funct Neurosurg 2023;101:73 –73 (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - February 22, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

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Stereotact Funct Neurosurg 2023;101:72 –72 (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - February 22, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Advances in Technical Aspects of Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
Background: Deep brain stimulation has become an established technology for the treatment of patients with a wide variety of conditions, including movement disorders, psychiatric disorders, epilepsy, and pain. Surgery for implantation of DBS devices has enhanced our understanding of human physiology, which in turn has led to advances in DBS technology. Our group has previously published on these advances, proposed future developments, and examined evolving indications for DBS.Summary: The crucial roles of structural MR imaging pre-, intra-, and post-DBS procedure in target visualization and confirmation of targeting are de...
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - February 21, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for SUNCT: A Case Series
Conclusions: These 5 cases show that GKRS targeted to both the trigeminal nerve and the SPG is effective in reducing pain and autonomic symptoms of patients with SUNCT, although nonbothersome trigeminal sensory disturbances may occur.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - February 2, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Evidence for Thalamic Responsive Neurostimulation in Treatment of Adult and Pediatric Epilepsy
Responsive neurostimulation (RNS) has well-established efficacy in patients with identifiable seizure foci. Emerging evidence suggests the feasibility of expanding this treatment to patients with nonfocal or multifocal epileptic profiles with thalamic targeting. Our institution performed two successful implantations of thalamic RNS (tRNS) targeting the centromedian nucleus of the thalamus (CMT), and 1-year postoperative outcomes are provided. Additionally, a literature review of all reported tRNS was conducted. Publications were excluded if they did not include demographic data and/or epilepsy outcomes at follow-up. In the...
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - February 2, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Convection-Enhanced Delivery of Autologous Cerebrospinal Fluid Enhances Basal Ganglia Visualization during MRI-Guided Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
Conclusions: The convective administration of autologous CSF to deep brain structures appears safe and feasible for enhancing intraoperative MRI during stereotactic procedures. Infusion-enhanced imaging with target-specific infusates could be developed to visualize neurochemical circuits or cellular regions that currently are not seen with anatomic/structural MRI.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - February 1, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Bilateral Radiofrequency Ventral Intermediate Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor
Conclusions: Bilateral Vim thalamotomy with RF thermal coagulation was an effective treatment for ET in both upper extremities. Despite most possible complications being mild, additional studies with a larger sample size are required to ensure patient safety.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - January 31, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Spinal Haemangioblastoma: A Retrospective Single-Centre Experience from the United Kingdom
Conclusion: SRS appears to be a safe and effective treatment for spinal haemangioblastoma. Prospective trials with longer follow-up are required to establish the optimum management.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - January 26, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research