Publications by authors named "Ravi Wankhade"
Cranial dural arteriovenous (AV) fistulas are abnormal connections between the branches of dural arteries to dural veins or venous sinuses. They are most frequently located at the transverse sinus and cavernous sinus. They can occur at every cranial dural sinus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAtlantoaxial Instability with Persistent Second Intersegmental Artery.
Asian J Neurosurg
December 2023
Understanding the anatomy of the vertebral artery is essential while manipulating the craniovertebral joint during surgery. Its anomalous course in congenital atlantoaxial dislocation makes it more vulnerable to injury. Preoperative dedicated computed tomography (CT) angiography helps identify the artery's position and plan for surgical procedure.
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- Primary intracranial teratomas are rare tumors in the brain and spine that rarely become malignant.
- A 50-year-old man experienced a seizure, and imaging showed a large tumor in the pineal region, which was surgically removed.
- The tumor was found to be a teratoma with some cancerous features, and after radiation therapy, the patient had a very positive recovery.