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Nov 6, 2006

Dural Arteriovenous Malformations of the Transverse/Sigmoid Sinus Acquired from Dominant Sinus Occlusion by a Tumor: Report of Two Cases

OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: Debate continues regarding the pathogenesis of dural arteriovenous malformations (dAVMs). The prevailing theory is that dAVMs are acquired lesions that occur after...

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Nov 6, 2006

Cranial nerve root entry zone primary cerebellopontine angle gliomas: a rare and poorly recognized subset of extraparenchymal tumors

With the exception of patients with neurofibromatosis type II, pediatric extraparenchymal cerebellopontine angle (CPA) tumors of any sort are extremely rare. Most gliomas encountered in the CPA in...

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Nov 6, 2006

Cavernous Sinus Tumor Model In The Canine: A Simulation Model For Cavernous Sinus Tumor Surgery

OBJECTIVE: The recent limitations of working hours for neurosurgical trainees carry the risk of decreasing the amount of microsurgical experience. In the absence of enough surgical exposure to some...

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Nov 6, 2006

The Anatomy of the Atlantoaxial Complex

Operating on the atlantoaxial complex has always posed a challenge to the surgeon because of the complex anatomy and biomechanics of this region of the spine. Recent developments and refinements of...

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Nov 6, 2006