J. Taborsky, J. Taborska, P. Sova, K. Maratova, A. Kodytkova, V. Benes, P. Liby
{"title":"Evaluating mechanical benefit of wedge osteotomies in endoscopic surgery for sagittal synostosis using patient-specific 3D-printed models","authors":"J. Taborsky, J. Taborska, P. Sova, K. Maratova, A. Kodytkova, V. Benes, P. Liby","doi":"10.1007/s00381-024-06612-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06612-4","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>Endoscopically assisted sagittal strip craniotomy with subsequent cranial orthosis is a frequently used surgical approach for non-syndromic sagittal synostosis. Originally, this technique involved a wide sagittal strip craniectomy with bilateral wedge osteotomies. More recent studies suggest omitting wedge osteotomies, achieving similar outcomes. The controversy surrounding wedge osteotomies and our efforts to refine our technique led us to create models and evaluate the mechanical impact of wedge osteotomies.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>We conducted a 3D-print study involving preoperative CT scans of non-syndromic scaphocephaly patients undergoing minimally invasive–assisted remodelation (MEAR) surgery. The sagittal strip collected during surgery underwent thickness measurement, along with a 3-point bending test. These results were used to determine printing parameters for accurately replicating the skull model. Model testing simulated gravitational forces during the postoperative course and assessed lateral expansion under various wedge osteotomy conditions.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The median sagittal strip thickness was 2.00 mm (range 1.35–3.46 mm) and significantly positively correlated (<i>p</i> = 0.037) with the median force (21.05 N) of the 3-point bending test. Model testing involving 40 models demonstrated that biparietal wedge osteotomies significantly reduced the force required for lateral bone shift, with a trend up to 5-cm-long cuts (<i>p</i> = 0.007). Additional cuts beyond this length or adding the occipital cut did not provide further significant advantage (<i>p</i> = 0.1643; <i>p</i> = 9.6381).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>Biparietal wedge osteotomies reduce the force needed for lateral expansion, provide circumstances for accelerated head shape correction, and potentially reduce the duration of cranial orthosis therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":9970,"journal":{"name":"Child's Nervous System","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bridging the spinal dysraphism spectrum between terminal myelocystocele and spinal cord lipoma: a report of two cases of true terminal lipomyelocystocele with holo-cord syrinx","authors":"Nitish Ranjan, Ashutosh Kumar, Abhishek Shukla, Pawan Kumar Verma, Anant Mehrotra, Awadhesh Kumar Jaiswal","doi":"10.1007/s00381-024-06620-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06620-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Terminal myelocystocele (TMC) is a rare form of spinal dysraphism which arises due to aberration in the secondary neurulation process involving the caudal cell mass. Terminal myelocystocele has been defined by Pang et al. based on essential and non-essential features. One of the non-essential features includes non dysraphic lipomas which do not tether to the neural placode. We are presenting two cases which meets all the essential criteria outlined by Pang et al. for TMC but also show the presence of a lipomatous component tethering to the neural placode, similar to a dysraphic lipoma. Through this article, we want to showcase a subset which represents “true” terminal lipomyelocystocele (TLMC), bridging the spectrum of spinal dysraphism between TMC and lipomyelomeningocele (LMM).</p>","PeriodicalId":9970,"journal":{"name":"Child's Nervous System","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142268120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Meagan Wu, Benjamin B. Massenburg, Dillan F. Villavisanis, Jinggang J. Ng, Dominic J. Romeo, Connor S. Wagner, Scott P. Bartlett, Jordan W. Swanson, Jesse A. Taylor
{"title":"Long-term photogrammetric outcomes of midface advancement in Apert syndrome: are we nearing normal?","authors":"Meagan Wu, Benjamin B. Massenburg, Dillan F. Villavisanis, Jinggang J. Ng, Dominic J. Romeo, Connor S. Wagner, Scott P. Bartlett, Jordan W. Swanson, Jesse A. Taylor","doi":"10.1007/s00381-024-06611-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06611-5","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>The aesthetic goals of midface surgery in Apert syndrome are to correct the multi-planar midface deficiency and normalize facial ratios. This study characterizes the long-term photogrammetric outcomes of midface advancement in Apert syndrome.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>Patients with Apert syndrome who underwent midface distraction from 2000 to 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. Soft tissue measurements were applied to preoperative (T0), short-term postoperative (T1), and long-term postoperative (T2) photographs. Long-term changes were compared between subcranial and transcranial procedures, segmental and non-segmental osteotomies, and individual techniques. Frontal facial dimensions at time T2 were compared to age- and sex-matched normal controls from the NIMH-ChEFS face database.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Twenty patients had postoperative follow-up of T1 = 0.6 ± 0.4 and T2 = 4.7 ± 1.1 years and were compared to 40 normal controls. From time T0 to T2, middle facial third height increased (26.1 ± 3.0% to 27.8 ± 2.6%, <i>p</i> = 0.026), canthal tilt improved (− 7.6° ± 3.7° to − 3.9° ± 4.4°, <i>p</i> < 0.001), and facial convexity increased (182.9° ± 6.2° to 167.9° ± 8.6°, <i>p</i> < 0.001). From time T1 to T2, facial convexity flattened (159.4° ± 10.1° to 167.9° ± 8.6°, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Compared to controls, patients at time T2 had shorter middle facial third height (27.8 ± 2.6% vs. 32.0 ± 1.9%, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and reverse canthal tilt (− 3.9° ± 4.4° vs. 5.4° ± 2.6°, <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>A tailored treatment approach to the Apert midface yields varying degrees of resolution of central midfacial shortening, canthal tilt, and facial concavity at 5 years postoperatively. A slight reduction in facial convexity over time, likely reflecting pseudorelapse in the setting of sagittal overcorrection, should be anticipated. Greater utilization of segmental osteotomies may bring facial third ratios and canthal tilt closer to normal morphometric values.</p>","PeriodicalId":9970,"journal":{"name":"Child's Nervous System","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142195793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Giant intracranial arachnoid cyst in an outstanding soldier","authors":"Meng Liangliang, Li Yuhuan, Wu Bin","doi":"10.1007/s00381-024-06616-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06616-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article reports a case of a large intracranial arachnoid cyst in a soldier who had performed well. This is a very marvelous and interesting case. Although the cyst pressed the entire brain into the contralateral cranial cavity, the patient did not show any significant clinical symptoms and had excellent motor and cognitive abilities, reflecting the excellent plasticity of the brain tissue.</p>","PeriodicalId":9970,"journal":{"name":"Child's Nervous System","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142195794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sivaraman Kumarasamy, Pietro Spennato, Giuliana Di Martino, Carmela Russo, Giuseppe Mirone, Eugenio Covelli, Giuseppe Cinalli
{"title":"Giant tumefactive mesencephalothalamic Virchow-Robin space with triventricular hydrocephalus: a case-based systematic literature review","authors":"Sivaraman Kumarasamy, Pietro Spennato, Giuliana Di Martino, Carmela Russo, Giuseppe Mirone, Eugenio Covelli, Giuseppe Cinalli","doi":"10.1007/s00381-024-06610-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06610-6","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>The perivascular spaces of the brain are also known as Virchow-Robin spaces (VRSs). Dilated Virchow-Robin spaces in the brainstem are rare and mainly cause symptoms due to obstructive hydrocephalus, less frequently because of their size, mass effect, and impact on eloquent structures.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Case illustration</h3><p>We present a patient with giant tumefactive VRS with hydrocephalus and neurological symptoms who was treated with endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) followed by microscopic cyst fenestration. On the basis of this observation, we performed a thorough review of the literature to evaluate different treatment options.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>An 11-year-old girl presented with a headache for 3 months. The patient had a giant tumefactive mesencephalothalamic VRS with triventricular hydrocephalus. She was initially treated with endoscopic third ventriculostomy and multiple cyst fenestration. Symptomatic cyst regrowth required multiple cyst fenestrations via transcallosal transchoroidal (<i>N</i> = 2) and subtemporal approaches (<i>N</i> = 1) at the 2- and 4-year follow-ups. A literature review of these conditions allowed the detection of 12 cases (including our index case), and only 25% (3/12) of the patients underwent cyst fenestration 16.7% (2/12) required endoscopic fenestration and 8.3% (1/12) required microscopic fenestration.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>Giant mesencephalothalamic dVRSs are rare in the pediatric population. These patients are usually symptomatic due to obstructive hydrocephalus. Surgical options are endoscopic third ventriculostomy, ventricular shunt procedures, or direct cyst fenestration (microscopic or endoscopic). Close follow-up is mandatory owing to the risk of progression of the disease. Cyst fenestration resolves symptoms immediately, as it addresses both hydrocephalus and mass effects due to the cystic lesion in the same setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":9970,"journal":{"name":"Child's Nervous System","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142195792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Promise Tamunoipiriala Jaja, Yakimov Yuri, Albert Sufianov
{"title":"Early clinico-radiological outcomes following neuroendoscopic cysto-cisternostomy for middle cranial fossa arachnoid cysts: a prospective cohort study with illustrative cases","authors":"Promise Tamunoipiriala Jaja, Yakimov Yuri, Albert Sufianov","doi":"10.1007/s00381-024-06596-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06596-1","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>The dysmorphogenetic arachnoid cysts’ pathomechanism is most favoured, and about 50% occur as middle cranial fossa cysts (MCFAC). Still being rare, management options are yet evolving. We described the clinico-radiological features, management and early outcomes of participants with MCFAC in our service.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>This prospective cohort study involved 29 pediatric participants recruited (from electronic health records, using ICD G93.0 D016080 for arachnoid cysts) between 01/01/2023 and 31/06/2023, following informed consent according to the ethical approval. All participants had neuro-imaging confirmed MCFAC. Baseline and follow-up data were retrieved and analyzed using summary (mean, standard deviation) and inferential (ANOVA, <i>t</i>-test) statistics.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>They were averagely aged 6.2 ± 4.48 years and were mostly males (89.7%). 24.1% were asymptomatic. The commonest symptoms (<i>n</i> = 38) were headaches (23.7%), developmental delays (15.8%), eye complaints (15.8%) and cephalomegaly (7.9%). They were predominantly left-sided (89.7%). Galassi (G) 3 lesions were less (24.1%), with G2 and G1 lesions evenly sharing the rest. The average cyst volume was 58.4 ± 80.83cm<sup>3</sup>; there were significant differences (<i>F</i> = 4.682; <i>p</i> = 0.018) between the average volumes for G1 (14.4 ± 22.42cm<sup>3</sup>), G2 (61.7 ± 89.92cm<sup>3</sup>) and G3 (122.5 ± 94.37cm<sup>3</sup>) lesions. 44.8% of the participants had rigid-endoscopic cysto-cisternotomy (all between the ICA and oculomotor nerve into the interpeduncular cistern, using ventriculostomy forceps); including all G3, 50% of G2 and no G1 (had serial clinico-radiological observation) lesion. The average pre- (117.42cm<sup>3</sup>) and post-operative (53.48cm<sup>3</sup>) cyst volumes showed significant (<i>t</i> = − 2.797, <i>p</i> = 0.021) reductions.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>Middle cranial fossa arachnoid cysts occur predominantly amongst males, in middle childhood and left-sided. The treatment-related patient series are largely symptomatic, unlike the largely asymptomatic, screening-related series. Higher Galassi grade lesions presented with progressively, significantly larger cyst volumes and higher likelihoods of surgery. The average post-operative cyst volume at follow-up averagely showed almost 60% reduction from the pre-operative. All participants reported clinical remission.</p>","PeriodicalId":9970,"journal":{"name":"Child's Nervous System","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Santiago Ezequiel Cicutti, Guido Patricio Gromadzyn, María Celeste Buompadre, Carlos Rugilo, Flavio Requejo, María Laura Gonzalez Dutra, Javier Danilo Gonzalez Ramos, Sebastián Gastón Jaimovich
{"title":"Experience of an interdisciplinary management for pediatric Moyamoya disease: application of a novel Hemispheric Surgical Score","authors":"Santiago Ezequiel Cicutti, Guido Patricio Gromadzyn, María Celeste Buompadre, Carlos Rugilo, Flavio Requejo, María Laura Gonzalez Dutra, Javier Danilo Gonzalez Ramos, Sebastián Gastón Jaimovich","doi":"10.1007/s00381-024-06602-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06602-6","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>The primary purpose of this study was to develop and implement a novel Hemispheric Surgical Score to guide the treatment of pediatric patients with Moyamoya disease (MMD). Additionally, we aimed to describe a comprehensive flowchart for the evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of these patients and to share our experience with the interdisciplinary management of a large pediatric cohort at a referral pediatric hospital.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>We conducted a retrospective observational study using medical records of patients diagnosed with MMD at the Pediatric Hospital “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan” in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from July 2013 to July 2023. From July 2016 onward, data were analyzed prospectively following the implementation of the Hemispheric Surgical Score and the flowchart. Evaluations included clinical, MRI, and angiographic criteria, and patients were managed by an interdisciplinary team. Demographic, clinical, and neuroimaging data were collected and analyzed.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Eighty hemispheres from 40 patients were analyzed, with cerebral revascularization performed on 72 hemispheres from 37 patients. The Hemispheric Surgical Score and flowchart standardized treatment decisions, and reduced the need for invasive studies like angiographies for follow-up. The majority of patients (79.1%) had favorable outcomes, with complete disease progression arrest and no worsening of imaging nor clinical scores during a median follow-up of 35.8 months.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>The Hemispheric Surgical Score and the comprehensive flowchart have improved the management of MMD in pediatric patients by standardizing treatment and reducing unnecessary invasive procedures. This interdisciplinary approach has led to better patient outcomes, highlighting the need for further validation in larger studies and comparisons of different revascularization techniques through randomized clinical trials.</p>","PeriodicalId":9970,"journal":{"name":"Child's Nervous System","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142195795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Agustin Ruiz Johnson, Carlos A. Rugilo, Romina A. Argañaraz
{"title":"Case report: CSF hypotension secondary to a free syringo-subarachnoid-peritoneal shunt","authors":"Agustin Ruiz Johnson, Carlos A. Rugilo, Romina A. Argañaraz","doi":"10.1007/s00381-024-06613-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06613-3","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Introduction</h3><p>Syringomyelia is present in 40% of pediatric patients with Chiari malformation. Typically treated with posterior fossa decompression, some cases require further intervention such as syrinx shunting. </p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Case report</h3><p>We report a 16-year-old female with Chiari type 1 malformation and syringomyelia who underwent posterior fossa decompression and subsequent free syringo-subarachnoid-peritoneal shunting. The patient developed symptoms of CSF overdrainage, and imaging indicated CSF hypotension. A distal catheter ligation temporarily improved symptoms, but eventually, a programmable ventricular shunt was necessary due to shunt dependence.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>This case highlights the rare complication of CSF overdrainage from syrinx shunting and the importance of shunt selection considerations.</p>","PeriodicalId":9970,"journal":{"name":"Child's Nervous System","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142195796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Casper Schwartz Riedel, Nicolas Hernandez Norager, Maria Bertelsen, Ronni Mikkelsen, Marianne Juhler, Torben Skovbo Hansen
{"title":"Elevated systemic venous pressures as a possible pathology in prepubertal pediatric idiopathic intracranial hypertension","authors":"Casper Schwartz Riedel, Nicolas Hernandez Norager, Maria Bertelsen, Ronni Mikkelsen, Marianne Juhler, Torben Skovbo Hansen","doi":"10.1007/s00381-024-06594-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06594-3","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>Pediatric idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a rare and challenging condition. As implied by the nomenclature, the etiologies remain unknown, and multiple etiologies are being investigated. In this study, we explored the potential role of increased systemic or cerebral venous pressure in the pathogenesis.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Method</h3><p>An observational cohort study following the STROBE guidelines, including prepubertal children with clinical symptoms and imaging findings consistent with IIH referred to the neurosurgical department, was conducted. The patients underwent a comprehensive diagnostic protocol, including MRI, continuous intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, and endovascular venography with venous pressure measurements.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The study included 11 consecutive patients (six boys and five girls) with an average age of 2.3 years, and an average BMI of 18.4. Among these, one patient was found to have venous stenosis with a gradient; the other 10 patients presented with normal intracranial anatomy. All patients exhibited elevated venous pressures, with an average superior sagittal sinus pressure of 18.9 mmHg, average internal jugular vein pressure of 17.0 mmHg, and average central venous pressure of 15.9 mmHg. Daytime ICP averaged 12.9 mmHg, whereas nighttime ICP averaged 17.2 mmHg with either A- or B-waves in 10 of the 11 patients. Despite pathological ICP, only three patients had papilledema.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>All patients had an increased systemic venous pressure, indicating a possible pathological factor for prepubertal IIH. Additionally, our findings show that young children often only partly meet the Friedman criteria due to a lack of papilledema, emphasizing the need for pediatric-specific diagnostic criteria. Further large-scale studies are needed to confirm these findings and to explore the underlying reasons for this increase in venous pressure and potential new treatment avenues.</p>","PeriodicalId":9970,"journal":{"name":"Child's Nervous System","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142195807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mechanisms of midfacial hypoplasia in Muenke syndrome remain elusive.","authors":"G Dave Singh","doi":"10.1007/s00381-024-06609-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06609-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9970,"journal":{"name":"Child's Nervous System","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142195808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}