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Demographic data n = 51, Male: 29, Female: 22, Median age: 38 years (16–78) EOR Symptoms Histology Location Preoperative KPS Postoperative KPS Total (25) = 49 % Irritative (38) = 74.5 % High-grade gliomas (21) = 41.1 %…

Fig. 34.1 Photograph of a paper record made while monitoring intracranial pressure epidurally in a patient with normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Sequences of symmetrical B-waves, initially described by Lundberg in the…

1. Typical history and examination according to International Headache Society criteria 2. Pain has at least four of the following characteristics:  2a. Distribution along one or more divisions of the…

Fig. 36.1 Schematic drawing of the posterior aspect of the hip and femur to illustrate the site of entrapment of the sciatic nerve. 1 Superior gluteal nerve, 2 piriformis muscle,…

Fig. 14.1 Case 4. Surgical view of the marked line to be incised Fig. 14.2 Case 4. Surgical view under magnification showing the retraction of the frontal poles The interhemispheric…

Fig. 13.1 Depiction of an extended pterional approach in which a larger frontal and temporal exposition is accomplished after craniotomy The benign slow growth of these tumours means they frequently…

Fig. 45.1 Skin incision for mini-open lumbar fusion and percutaneous pedicle screw 45.2 The Lumbar Muscles and Their Fasciae [2] The posterior lumbar musculature refers to those muscles that are…

Fig. 42.1 Anatomical preparation of the posterior facet complex, disc, and exiting nerve root The proper position of the working cannulas on the posterolateral or posterior annulus is essential for…

Fig. 23.1 MRI in the axial view showing a small left vestibular schwannoma extending to the cerebellopontine angle cistern. On T1- (a) and T2-weighted (b) images, the tumor appears isointense….

Technique Author (year) N. of patients % of facial restoration (H–B scale) % of hemitongue atrophy/% of swallowing, chewing, and speech disturbances II III IV V VI HFA Conley and…