The foramen magnum approach is always challenging because of the relationships between vital neurovascular structures in this area. Several approaches have been described, among them, the far lateral approach remains a cornerstone for the resection of anterior or anterolateral processes of the foramen magnum. This approach displays two main steps: the first is cervical, whereas the second is cranial.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntraspinal tumors are uncommon. Positive diagnosis is based on medical imaging exams, in particular MRI. Anatomopathological examination allows for definitive diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Neural tube defects (spina bifidas or cephaloceles) are congenital malformations that can be associated with hydrocephalus. Even if the surgical management of each of these pathologies separately is well established, this is not the case for a combination of these conditions.
Aim: To report our results of simultaneous or separate surgery for the association of hydrocephalus with neural tube defect in the same patient.
In order to assess the residual effects of fipronil 1% on tsetse fly survival, male Glossina palpalis gambiensis were released on non-treated and treated cattle, with 0.1 ml of fipronil/kg b.w.
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