Abstract The treatment of intracranial aneurysms, whether surgical or endovascular, is associated with various types of potentially catastrophic procedure-related complications. These complications include intraprocedural rupture, thromboembolic events, coil migration or…
Abstract Although the transnasal, transphenoidal route has become the mainstay for treating sellar and suprasellar pathology, certain preexisting factors make the transcranial route more favorable. However, optic apparatus and hypothalamic-pituitary…
Abstract Endovascular embolization of central nervous system arteriovenous malformations is a powerful adjunct to other therapeutic modalities, including microsurgical resection and stereotactic radiosurgery. Occasionally, arteriovenous malformations can be cured safely…
Abstract Advances in optics, miniaturization and surgical technique have provided a means for neurosurgeons to approach selected conditions with reduced parenchymal exposure and trauma. Neuroendoscopy can be highly effective as…
Abstract Though challenging, maximal resection of insular and thalamic gliomas enhances overall and progression-free survival. Both deep seated locations must be approached with careful attention both during surgical approach as…
Abstract Major complications after contemporary SRS are uncommon and most can be well managed by experienced physicians. The risk of ARE are greater in patients with a history of prior…
Abstract Background Endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery (ESBS) has gained significant popularity over the last decade. However, there is a significant learning curve associated with these approaches and many potential…
Highlights • Sphenopalatine artery, internal carotid artery, and intercavernous sinus are the most common vessels susceptible to inadvertent injury during the transsphenoidal approach. • Endovascular treatment is preferred to surgical…
Keywords epilepsy surgery, complications, temporal lobe surgery, selective amygdalohippocampectomy, hemispherectomy, grid placement, radiofrequency ablation, vagus nerve stimulator Highlights • The safety and efficacy of epilepsy surgery have been demonstrated…
Abstract This chapter summarizes the common complications associated with myelomeningocele closure. Although cerebrospinal fluid leak and spinal cord tethering/fixation at the closure site and the most common problems, other issues…
