A Modified Mini-Pterional (Subfrontal-Suprapterional) Approach to MCA Bifurcation Aneurysms with Minimal Dissection of the Temporal Muscle.

There are a number of different surgical approaches in middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm surgery. Evolution from the classical pterional approach towards smaller modified approaches took place over the years. In the present report, we describe a new modified approach in the treatment of MCA aneurysms, which is almost exclusively subfrontal.

Laparoscopic insertion of the peritoneal catheter in ventriculoperitoneal shunting. Review of 405 consecutive cases.

Background: Based upon our excellent previous experience with 151 adult patients and 39 children whom had the peritoneal catheter in ventriculoperitoneal shunting placed laparoscopically, we continued following this technique as a first-line-procedure in ventriculoperitoneal shunting. Now we analyzed our experience with additional 405 cases for a better comprehension of the complications, advantages and disadvantages of this procedure on this high number of patients. A strict interdisciplinary setting with the maximum of medical intraoperative competence was our goal and therefore better results.

Oribital apex syndrome caused by aspergilloma in an immunocompromised patient with cutaneous lymphoma: A case report of a rare entity.

A 57-year-old man with a history of chemotherapy because of cutaneous lymphoma presented with an orbital apex syndrome. The cranial computed tomography scan revealed a tumour in the orbital apex, extending intradurally. With a suspected diagnosis of a neoplastic lesion, the patient underwent orbital surgery with optic nerve decompression.

CB1 receptor inhibition leads to decreased vascular AT1 receptor expression, inhibition of oxidative stress and improved endothelial function.

Inhibition of the cannabinoid receptor CB(1) (CB(1)-R) exerts numerous positive cardiovascular effects such as modulation of blood pressure, insulin sensitivity and serum lipid concentrations. However, direct vascular effects of CB(1)-R inhibition remain unclear. CB(1)-R expression was validated in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and aortic tissue of mice.