Stroke-related mortality analysis in Paraná, Brazil, over 10 years.

Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability around the world.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the age- and sex-specific mortality rates related to stroke in the state of Paraná, Brazil, between 2007 and 2016.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, residents in the state of Paraná were selected by death certificates (from 2007-2016); the basic cause of death was stroke.

Facial Nerve Adherence in Vestibular Schwannomas: Classification and Radiological Predictors.

 Facial nerve palsy is one of the most frequent complications after resection of vestibular schwannomas (VS). Several mechanisms have been implicated in the poor postoperative facial nerve outcome. Adherence between the facial nerve and tumor capsule is one of the most relevant factors.