Publications by authors named "Nitsa Topale"

Severe dentofacial deformities require both orthodontics and surgical management to repair. Modern mandibular orthognathic surgery commonly uses sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) and intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO) methods to treat patients. However, complications like neurosensory disturbances and temporomandibular joint disorders are common following both procedures.

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Tarlov or perineural cysts are cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled sacs found between the perineurium and epineurium of the nerve roots. It is still unsure whether the origin of these cysts is intradural or extradural. They can either be asymptomatic or create a variety of negative impacts on comfort and quality of life.

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Introduction: Patients with Klippel-Feil syndrome can present with a myriad of symptoms and imaging findings. Herein, we present a case of Klippel-Feil syndrome that was initially misdiagnosed with syringomyelia. We review this case and discuss the imaging findings.

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Introduction: A discontinuous, functionally disconnected spinal cord is an extremely rare finding, with only three known reports in the literature. Titled junctional neural tube defect (JNTD), this newly reported dysraphism is believed to arise from a developmental error occurring during junctional neurulation, a transitory stage of development marked by the end of primary neurulation and the beginning of secondary neurulation. Herein, we report a newborn case of JNTD.

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Article Synopsis
  • Usher Parsons was a significant 19th-century surgeon known for his work on spinal curvatures, though his contributions are not widely recognized today.
  • The review highlights Parsons' theories and treatment methods for abnormal spinal curvatures, providing a historical perspective.
  • The examination of his pioneering work underscores the foundational role he played in shaping our current understanding and approaches to treating spinal issues.
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Childbirth can be a traumatic experience on the female body. Some techniques may be implemented to make the process smoother and decrease the potential lacerations that can occur. Episiotomies have been used by obstetricians and midwives to help make the fetal decent down the vaginal canal less turbulent.

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Conjoined twins are suggested to result from aberrant embryogenesis. The two main theories proposed to explain the phenomena are fission and fusion. The incidence rate is 1 in 50,000 births; however, since about 60% of the cases are stillborn, the true incidence is approximated at 1 in 200,000.

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In 1922, Paul Hecker, a French physician and Head of Anatomy at the Medical College of Strasbourg, published a sentinel thesis on the ligaments of the craniocervical junction based on a study of comparative anatomy. Unfortunately, this dissertation has been lost to history and until now, was unavailable in the English language. Herein, we present a translation of Hecker's work with an update in its nomenclature, which with modern imaging capabilities of the craniocervical junction is germane and timely.

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Physical examination of the abdomen is an essential skill. Knowledge of its clinical anatomy and application is vital for making diagnoses. Misinterpretation of anatomy during examination can have serious consequences.

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