Use of a Novel Steerable Tip Suction Cannula in Large and Giant Pituitary Adenomas: A Cadaveric Feasibility Study.

Objective: The endoscopic transsphenoidal approach is commonly used for sellar and suprasellar pathologies. However, reaching above the diaphragma sella, especially for posterosuperior and retrocavernous orientation, still poses some challenges. We designed and developed a steerable tip suction cannula (STSC) that has distinct leverage for endoscopic resection of such pathologies.

Holocord intramedullary pilocytic astrocytoma mimicking holocord spinal abscess: a case report and literature review.

Purpose: This report aims to present a case of a child with holocord pilocytic astrocytoma and review the existing literature to provide insights into current management strategies.

Case Presentation: An 11-month-old patient presented with progressive quadriplegia and was initially diagnosed with a spinal abscess. MRI revealed a heterogeneously enhancing cystic intramedullary lesion extending from the cervicomedullary region to the conus medullaris.

Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy and Pineal Biopsy from a Single Entry Point.

Pineal neoplasms have a significant impact on children although they are relatively uncommon. They account for approximately 3-11% of all childhood brain tumors, which is considerably higher than the <1% seen in adult brain tumors. These tumors can be divided into three main categories: germ cell tumors, parenchymal pineal tumors, and tumors arising from related anatomical structures.

The Effect of Halofuginone Use on Epidural Fibrosis After Spinal Surgery: An Animal Experiment.

Aim: To investigate the effectiveness of local halofuginone application for spinal epidural fibrosis (EF) after lumbar laminectomy in rats.

Material And Methods: Forty rats were equally divided into four groups (Groups I-IV; 10 rats in each group), and lumbar laminectomy was performed under general anesthesia. After laminectomy, Group I received saline (NaCl 0.

Effectiveness and Safety of Epilepsy Surgery for Pediatric Patients with Intractable Epilepsy: A Clinical Retrospective Study from a Single-Center Experience.

Introduction: Pediatric epilepsy surgery is an effective treatment modality for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). Early pediatric surgery yields favorable results for DRE in terms of seizure control and neurophysiological outcome. In this study, pediatric patients were categorized based on their age (above 3 years old and below 3 years old) to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of surgical procedures.