Publications by authors named "A Bocchetti"
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) can, in rare instances, metastasize to the CNS, which is often associated with a poor prognosis. We present the case of a 65-year-old male with a history of HNSCC who developed two enhancing brain lesions: one in the right parietal region and another in the right insular region. Initially, the patient was managed with CyberKnife radiosurgery targeting both lesions.
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- The study examines the effectiveness of anterior vs. posterolateral surgical approaches for treating thoracic disc herniation (TDH) and highlights variations in technique across different institutions.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature revealed that the posterolateral approach is linked to fewer complications, less blood loss, and shorter hospital stays compared to the anterior approach.
- Results indicate that the posterolateral technique not only promotes neurological recovery but also achieves higher rates of complete hernia resection, suggesting it may be a safer and more effective option for TDH surgery.
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- * It analyzed data from 98 patients treated between 2011 and 2023, comparing outcomes of various surgical techniques like laminectomy, thoracoscopic surgery, and open thoracotomy.
- * Key findings suggest combined surgical approaches are better for certain types of TSs, and factors like patient sex, tumor location, and surgical resection extent play crucial roles in recurrence rates.
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- Thoracic disc herniation is a rare condition that can lead to serious neurological issues, and there's ongoing debate about the best surgical methods to treat it.
- This text explains a combined intra-extradural surgical approach, detailing a four-step technique that includes bony, extradural, intradural, and intra-extradural stages to treat posterolateral thoracic disk herniations.
- The study concludes that this surgical method effectively minimizes the risk of spinal cord injuries and cerebrospinal fluid leaks post-surgery.
Thoracic meningocele is a rare medical condition that is usually linked to neurofibromatosis type I. Respiratory and neurologic symptoms characterize it. Although there have been some improvements in surgical techniques, the condition has a high recurrence rate, with most cases recurring within a year of surgery.
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