Bowel perforation and anal ventriculoperitoneal shunt migration: A systematic review.

Background: One of the most feared complications of hydrocephalus is shunt migration. Although rare, bowel migration is the most commonly encountered type of migration. The relatively high frequency of this occurrence allowed us to gather a substantial number of reports for study.

Superficial Temporal Artery-Middle Cerebral Artery Bypass Combined with Internal Carotid Ligation in Treating Complex Internal Carotid Aneurysms. The Willis Polygon Score is an Effective Solution for Developing Countries.

Objective: Internal carotid complex aneurysms (ICCAs) management is challenging. Ligating the internal carotid artery (ICA) combined with Superficial Temporal Artery-Middle Cerebral Artery (STA-MCA) anastomosis is an effective treatment option. Balloon test occlusion (BTO) assessments for preoperative decision-making are unaffordable in developing countries.

Surgical management of os odontoideum: An Algerian center experience.

Background: Os odontoideum (OO) is a craniovertebral junction malformation of unknown origin. In most times, this lesion is highly unstable demanding surgical management. We present our series of OO surgical management and we discuss clinical, radiological, and management aspects of this pathology via our experience and literature opinions.

Sarcoidosis of the pineal region, dorsal mesencephalon, and periaqueductal region: Case report and systematic review.

Background: The central nervous system is an unusual location of sarcoidosis, which commonly affects the cranial nerves, meninges, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland. Involvement of the pineal region is extremely rare. This systematic review focused on the diagnosis and management of pineal region sarcoidosis, dorsal mesencephalon, and periaqueductal region.

A rare case of orbital tuberculosis with cold abscess and frontal bone lesion.

Tuberculosis is a multisystem infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and a leading infectious cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Orbital tuberculosis is a rare form of extra pulmonary tuberculosis, even in endemic areas. It may involve the soft tissue, lacrymal gland, periosteum, or bones of the orbital wall and can extend to adjacent paranasal sinuses or intracranial cavities.

Supra- and infra-tentorial subacute extradural hematoma.

Extradural hematoma (EDH) is a rare but serious complication of brain injury. The supra- and infra-tentorial EDH is even rarer and only a few articles focusing on this topic have been published. The clinical manifestations are nonspecific but early diagnosis of supra- and infra-tentorial EDH and prompt treatment are mandatory to avoid complications.