Efficacy and safety of drug-coated balloon for de novo lesions of large coronary arteries: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Drug-coated balloon (DCB) is a novel approach to avoiding stent-related complications and has proven effective for the treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR) and small vessels. However, its role in the treatment of de novo lesions in large vessels is less settled.

Aims: To estimate the efficacy and safety of drug-coated balloon versus stent in the treatment of de novo lesions in large coronary arteries.

Correlation between the Position of the Pituitary Stalk as Determined by Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Its Location as Determined at the Time of Surgical Resection of Pituitary Adenomas.

Objective: An important factor during pituitary adenoma surgery is to preserve pituitary stalk (PS) as this plays a role in reduction of the risk of postoperative diabetes insipidus. The hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract (HHT) projects through the PS to the posterior pituitary gland. To reconstruct white matter fiber pathways, methods like diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) tractography have been widely used.

Microsurgical treatment of craniopharyngioma: Experiences on 183 consecutive patients.

This study aimed to summarize the clinical experiences and postoperative effects of microsurgical approaches for craniopharyngioma.A total of 183 craniopharyngioma patients who underwent microsurgical treatment since March 2009 to March 2015 in our hospital were included in current research. Surgical approaches were selected based on preoperative evaluations, including tumor locations, sizes, and growth patterns.

Anterior interhemispheric approach for removing large sellar region tumor.

The aim of the study was to explore anterior interhemispheric approach microsurgery for removing large sellar region tumors.A total of 118 patients with large sellar region tumors were treated with the anterior interhemispheric approach microsurgery. There were 58 craniopharyngioma, 37 pituitary adenoma, 5 hypothalamic glioma, 7 meningioma, and 11 other tumors cases.

Clinical Research on Brain Natriuretic Peptide Guiding the Application of β1 Receptor Blocker in Patients with Moderate to Severe Heart Failure.

Background: This study aimed to explore the feasibility of guiding the application of metoprolol succinate in patients with moderate to severe heart failure (HF) through monitoring plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels.

Methods: A total of 195 patients with moderate to severe HF (NYHA Functional Class III to IV) were selected and randomized into two groups: an observation group and a BNP group. The groups were established to observe the clinical conditions and establish plasma BNP levels to guide the application of metoprolol succinate.

[Functional neuro-navigation and intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging for the resection of gliomas involving eloquent language structures].

Objectives: To explore the clinical value of functional neuro-navigation and high-field-strength intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) for the resection of intracerebral gliomas involving eloquent language structures.

Methods: From April 2009 to April 2010, 48 patients with intracerebral gliomas involving eloquent language structures, were operated with functional neuro-navigation and iMRI. Blood oxygen level dependent functional MRI (BOLD-fMRI) was used to depict both Broca and Wernicke cortex, while diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) based fiber tracking was used to delineate arcuate fasciculus.

Revascularization for complex cerebral aneurysms.

Background And Purpose: Complex cerebral aneurysms may require indirect treatment with revascularization. This manuscript describes various surgical revascularization techniques together with clinical outcomes.

Methods: Thirty-two consecutive patients with complex cerebral aneurysm were managed from November 2005 to October 2008.

[Extracranial-intracranial revascularization techniques in the treatment of complex aneurysms and prevention and management of occlusion of bypass vessels].

Objectives: To study the revascularization techniques in the treatment of intracranial complex aneurysms and occlusive reasons of bypass vessel.

Methods: The 20 complex intracranial aneurysms who underwent saphenous bypass treatment from November 2006 to November 2008 were retrospectively analyzed and the occlusive reasons were studied. Of the 20 patients, 12 were female and 8 were male, mean age was 54.

[The analysis of intracranial aneurysms undergoing surgical treatment].

Objective: To study the surgical principles and treatment options of intracranial aneurysms.

Methods: One hundred and thirty nine patients with intracranial aneurysms were retrospectively studied, including 80 open-surgery cases and 59 endovascular-treated cases from January to December in 2009. Open surgical methods included clipping, trapping or wrapping and interventional methods included simple coiling or stent-assisted coiling.

Microsurgical management of large and giant paraclinoid aneurysms.

Background: Because of the complex topographic anatomical relationship between vascular, dural and bone structures, paraclinoid aneurysms, especially those of larger size, remain a great challenge for vascular neurosurgeons. We present our microneurosurgical experience of 51 consecutive patients with large and giant paraclinoid aneurysms to scrutinize our personal strategies related to surgical treatment.

Methods: Fifty-one patients with large or giant paraclinoid underwent micorneurosurgical aneurysm treatment.

[The strategy of management for bilateral carotid atherosclerotic stenosis].

Objective: To evaluate the indication, time and strategy of surgery for patients with bilateral carotid atherosclerotic stenosis.

Methods: Seventy-four patients with bilateral carotid atherosclecrotic stenosis were admitted to our hospital from February 1987 to December 2007. In 34 patients who presented with unilateral symptoms and underwent ipsilateral carotid endarterectomy (CEA), contralateral CEA or carotid artery stenting (CAS) was performed in 8 because of severe stenosis (> 70%) or unstable plaque.

Surgical management of large and giant intracavernous and paraclinoid aneurysms.

Background: Due to their location, large and giant intracavernous and paraclinoid aneurysms remain a challenge for vascular neurosurgeons. We identified characteristics, surgical indications and treatment strategies of large and giant intracavernous and paraclinoid aneurysms in 36 patients.

Methods: The pterional approach was routinely used.