OBJECTIVE: Brachytherapy with temporary implants may prolong survival in patients with
recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), but it is associated with relatively high costs and …

Object. Familiarity with the microsurgical anatomy of the far-lateral compartment is essential
for operating in patients with far-lateral discs. In this report the authors address the …

To address a lack of anatomical descriptions in the literature regarding the prechiasmatic
sulcus, we conducted an anatomical study of this sulcal region and discuss its clinical …

Study Design. Retrospective case series. Objective. The primary aim of this study was to
evaluate and report the 2-year clinical and radiographic outcomes associated with a L5–S1 …

Objective Anatomic variability of the optic strut in location, orientation, and dimensions is
relevant in approaching ophthalmic artery aneurysms and tumors of the anterior cavernous …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Since approval by the Food and Drug Administration in 2002,
use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) to promote spinal fusion …

BACKGROUND: The presacral retroperitoneal approach to an axial lumbar interbody fusion
(ALIF) is a percutaneous, minimally invasive technique for interbody fusion at L5-S1 that has …

✓ The Pelorus stereotactic system guided by magnetic resonance imaging was used to implant
intracerebral depth electrodes for monitoring seizure activity. This stereotactic system is …

Gigantomastia is a disabling condition for patients and presents unique challenges to the
plastic surgeon. Excessive breast tissue is associated with pain in the back, neck, and …

Background Chest radiography is routinely used post‐tracheostomy to evaluate for complications.
Often, the chest X‐ray findings do not change clinical management. The present study …