Publications by authors named "C Gragnaniello"
Atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation (AARS) in the adult population is primarily trauma-induced. Conservative and surgical treatments have both been used successfully in treating AARS. In cases where AARS cannot be reduced by conservative measures, open reduction and fusion is the conventional treatment approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Pediatric cervical spine injury (pCSI) is rare. Physiological differences necessitate alternate management from adults. Yet, no standardized pediatric protocols exist.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMiddle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) is an effective adjunctive treatment for chronic subdural hematomas and carries a low risk of significant complications.1 Here we describe the management of a retained and fractured microcatheter following liquid embolic MMAE. A patient with chronic recurrent subdural hematomas underwent bilateral MMAE with Onyx liquid embolic material (Medtronic).
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- - The text discusses a rare case of a 58-year-old male with both a symptomatic tuberculum sellae meningioma (TSM) and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), detailing the challenges of treating concurrent brain conditions.
- - The patient experienced vision loss and headaches, and imaging revealed both the brain tumor and stenosis in the transverse sinuses, indicating increased intracranial pressure.
- - A surgical approach involving tumor resection and subsequent stenting for IIH was performed, aiming to address both health issues in a way that optimized patient outcomes while reducing risks.