OBJECT Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) are complex lesions consisting of abnormal
connections between meningeal arteries and dural venous sinuses and/or cerebral veins …

Object The resection of glomus jugulare tumors can be challenging because of their
inherent vascularity. Preoperative embolization has been advocated as a means of reducing …

Aim To explore the predictors of infarct core expansion despite full reperfusion after intra-
arterial therapy (IAT). Methods We retrospectively reviewed 604 consecutive patients who …

BACKGROUND: Carotid blowout syndrome (CBS) is a life-threatening emergency resulting
from compromise of the carotid artery caused by malignancy in the head and neck …

Introduction Alcohol intoxication is often present concurrently with traumatic brain injury
(TBI). Recent studies have looked at the effect alcohol has on TBI and on coagulopathy …

Objectives Our practice has transitioned from using fat autograft to acellular dermal matrix
(AlloDerm, LifeCell Corp, Woodlands, Texas, USA). We present the largest series to our …

Objective The degree of coronary artery calcification has been shown to predict outcomes in
coronary artery disease. The impact of intracranial carotid artery calcification on the …

Retro-odontoid cysts that arise from the tectorial membrane are uncommon lesions that can
occur in elderly patients. They arise secondary to degenerative changes, including calcium …

Background Aneurysms of the external carotid artery represent approximately 2% of cervical
carotid aneurysms, with the majority being traumatic pseudoaneurysms. Given the paucity of …

Background Assessment of the extent of resection after surgical resection of pituitary
adenomas is most commonly reported in terms of the presence or absence of residual …