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6 months

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Neurosurgical Atlas

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10 months

Watch as Dr. Cohen demonstrates resection of a medial parieto-occipital glioma. Learn more here: #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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4 years

A moment of prayer or meditation before a high risk surgery. The operating room is our temple; we proceed with a passion for technical excellence! We will deliver the absolute best performance!

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In this operative video, Dr. Cohen describes resection of giant AVMs, and reviews pearls and pitfalls for complication avoidance. To watch more of this video, sign in with your Neurosurgical Atlas subscription, or sign up for your free 30-day trial | .

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5 years

Please see the 3D model of the temporal bone and deep structures. It is an unparalleled experience to master the complex anatomy of the area!! Visit this page: @thejns @NeurosurgeryCNS @AANSNeuro #neurosurgery #anatomy @CNS_Update

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10 months

In this operative video, clip ligation of a large fusiform posterior communicating artery aneurysm is demonstrated using the intradural clinoidectomy technique. Learn more here: #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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8 months

In this operative video, Dr. Cohen demonstrates resection of a central lobule glioma. Learn more here: #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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5 years

The arachnoid layer of the #spinalcord is attached to the dura. The pia is firmly attached to the dura by 21 pairs of extensions called denticulate ligaments.The denticulate ligaments promote spinal cord stability by limiting cranial-caudal movements.

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4 years

The Knosp-Steiner classification describes tumor invasion of the cavernous sinus and is based on encasement of the carotid artery from the medial intercarotid line (grade 0) to beyond the lateral intercarotid line (grade 3). Grade 4 is full encasement.

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8 months

In this operative video, Dr. Cohen demonstrates selective vestibular neurotomy for Meniere’s Disease. Learn more here: #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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7 months

Insular tumors pose a surgical challenge due the region’s intricate anatomy. Surgical approaches for resection must preserve key vascular structures while respecting the surrounding highly eloquent cortices and white matter tracts. #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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5 years

Watch as Dr. Cohen performs one of the most scrutinized procedures in neurosurgery, carotid endarterectomy. Studies have shown this procedure to provide definitive benefit in select patients with carotid stenosis. #nsgy #cerebrovascular See more here:

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In this operative video, Dr. Cohen demonstrates supraorbital craniotomy utilizing an eyebrow incision. Learn more | . #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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8 months

Lamina terminalis is dissected to access the anterior third ventricle. However, the subfrontal translamina terminalis approach is a restricted, nonflexible operative corridor that cannot be safely expanded. #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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The Sylvian fissure consists of the (A) proximal, (B) middle, and (C) posterior sections. The proximal section is contained within the anterior limb, which is opened to expose the M1 and medial 2 cm of the M2 segments. Learn more here | . #MedTwitter

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9 months

What kind of tumor is shown in this axial FLAIR image? What characteristic finding is likely to be present in the SWI image? #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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Neurosurgical Atlas

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5 years

Listed are the surgical triangles for approaching the cavernous sinus. #nsgy #skullbase #complexcranial #tumor

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5 years

The circle delineates ‘Kocher’s Point’ & is located 1 cm anterior to the coronal suture & 2-3 cm lateral to midline. A catheter placed perpendicular to the brain at this location should enter the ipsilateral lateral ventricle. #nsgy #EVD

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Neurosurgical Atlas

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4 years

This collection is unprecedented and will never be reproduced again. The best interactive neuroanatomical images in one place! Anatomy is the foundation of Microneurosurgery!

Ben Hendricks, MD

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4 years

1831 images, 14 months, >20 medical students, residents, and anatomists -- the Neuroanatomy resource on the Neurosurgical Atlas is complete. The most comprehensive and interactive neuroanatomy resource ever created. #Neurosurgery #anatomy

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Neurosurgical Atlas

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5 years

Here, we see the relative distribution of the most common intracranial meningiomas. Resection of these benign tumors is associated with good patient outcomes and therefore is satisfying for neurosurgeons. #nsgy #tumors #meningioma

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5 years

Check out the new #Neuroanatomy section in the #NeurosurgicalAtlas . Major structures can be highlighted & tags direct you to specific structures. When you click on a structure, relevant images populate on the right & related Atlas chapters appear below.

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8 months

Watch as Dr. Cohen demonstrates resection of a large acoustic neuroma. Learn more here: #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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5 months

The thalamus can be divided into 6 regions based on operative approaches to each region and their implications. The lateral nuclei include the ventral anterior, lateral, and posterior nuclei and are in region 3. Learn more here: #MedTwitter #NSGY #surgery

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8 months

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is caused by compression of the glossopharyngeal nerve by structures such as blood vessels and tumors. Pain can be triggered by actions such as swallowing, yawning, sneezing, or coughing. #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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Neurosurgical Atlas

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5 years

Check you our unparalleled Neuroanatomy section which was just released! Each image allows you to interact with it. Relevant materials from the other sections of the Atlas will appear on the right and at the bottom of each image's page.

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5 years

The vein of Trolard, highlighted in this #neuroanatomy picture, is an important superficial venous structure that connects the superficial middle cerebral vein to the superior sagittal sinus. #nsgy #neurosurgicalatlas #rhoton #cerebrovascular

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4 years

Patient positioning matters! Here’s a great refresher for incoming #NSGY interns and current residents in this #NeurosurgicalAtlas Ground Rounds: Patient Positioning for Intracranial Surgery with Dr. William Couldwell: @NSTumorSection @cvsection

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5 years

The lamina terminalis serves as the anterior border of the 3rd ventricle. The squamous epithelium of the lamina terminalis can give rise to a rare craniopharyngioma of the third ventricle, representing ~7% of intraventricular tumors. #neuroanatomy #nsgy

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4 years

Let’s jump right into the #neuroanatomychallenge . Pictured here is an endoscopic endonasal cartoon view of the internal carotid artery. What is the structure? Comment below with your guesses and check back tomorrow for the answer and a fun fact about this interesting structure!

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4 years

Diagramed here are some of the various craniotomy approaches which can be used to access lesions of the brainstem. The telovelar, retrosigmoid, and paramedian supracerebellar are among the most favorable approaches for many of these lesions.

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5 years

Meningeal manipulation can be a source of post-operative pain for patients and bipolar coagulation should be minimized whenever possible. Here we demonstrate the nerves that innervate specific portions of the dura.

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4 years

For today’s #imagechallenge , check out these four sequences and take a guess at what this is a classic example of. (T1 top left, T1 post-contrast top right, SWI bottom left, T2 FLAIR bottom right) #neuroradiology #neurosurgery #trivia

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Neurosurgical Atlas

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4 years

This unique and novel illustration with its layered format provides a road map for surgery within the periclival region. #neurosurgery See more here:

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10 months

Can you ID the fissure being split in the image? Bonus: what space does this unveil and what type of surgery does this space define? #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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5 months

Watch Dr. Cohen treat a frontal glioma removed under mapping using general anesthesia. MRI evaluation revealed relatively minimally enhancing Glioma which turned out to be an Anaplastic Astrocytoma affecting the posterior frontal lobe. View more | .

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Neurosurgical Atlas

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4 years

Happy Saturday, everyone! Here is your #neuroradiology challenge for the week - who can identify the lesion seen on the axial (left) and sagittal (right) T1 post-contrast MRI sequences below? Be sure to comment with your guesses and check back tomorrow for the answers! #nsgy

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4 years

Happy #triviatuesday ! This week we’re going back to the basics with this #skullbase #neuroanatomychallenge . What foramen is identified in this endocranial skull base view? Extra credit for knowing what travels through it! #trivia #imagechallenge #skullbase #neuro #neurosurgery

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4 years

We’re still stuffed from Thanksgiving, but ready for another #imagechallenge ! Who can name the pathology depicted above? Sequences include DWI signal (top row) and SWI signal (bottom row). #neuroradiology #neurosurgery

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4 years

Hi everyone! Welcome to another #neuroanatomychallenge ! Who can name the structure indicated here (blue arrow) in this mid-sagittal perspective of right hemisphere, brainstem, and cerebellum? Check back tomorrow for the answer! #neurosurgery

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4 years

The pterional craniotomy is a versatile approach, providing wide access to the skull base, including the upper brainstem. It offers access to anterior fossa lesions with little compromise of operative working angles. #neurosurgery #brain #surgicalapproach

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4 years

For this week's #neuroanatomychallenge , who can name this critical structure outlined in black (red arrow) in this anterior perspective of the dissected cerebrum and brainstem? #brain #neuro #nsgy

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4 years

Many of the arteries supplying the insula originate from the M2 segment. Long M2 perforators can travel through tumors, but often supply the corona radiata and thus must be preserved during resection of insular lesions. #neurosurgery #brain #neuroanatomy

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9 months

Surgeon comfort is one of the most overlooked considerations in patient safety. Proper operating position reduces fatigue while eliminating nondeliberate and unintentional dissection maneuvers. #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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8 months

The posterior commissure is a white matter fiber tract that crosses midline dorsal to the cerebral aqueduct. Pretectal nuclei send stimuli to the Edinger–Westphal nuclei via the posterior commissure which contributes to the consensual pupillary reflex. #MedTwitter #surgery

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4 months

The contralateral anterior interhemispheric transcallosal is preferred when the tumor epicenter is located at the anterior and medial thalamic region, reaching the pial surface into the wall of third ventricle. Learn more here: #MedTwitter #NSGY #surgery

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4 years

What do you see in this week’s #imagechallenge ? This clival lesion is low intensity of T1 and hyperintense on T2 weighted imaging. The CT image shows a destructive, lytic lesion. What’s on your differential? #trivia #skullbase #neuro #neurosurgery #surgery #brain #nsgy

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7 months

In this operative video, Dr. Cohen demonstrates the technique of awake brain mapping for resection of a recurrent insular tumor. Learn more here: #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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4 years

New Neurosurgical Atlas "Virtual Operating Room Live Lecture Series" beginning next Monday, May 4th, 2020 at 12PM EST. To log on, please visit: , use Google Chrome, log in as attendee and download the Flash Player. Strong Internet connection is required.

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3 months

In this operative video, Dr. Cohen demonstrates a Radial Artery Bypass in a patient with a Giant ICA Bifurcation Aneurysm. Learn more here: #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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5 years

Everyone ready for this week’s #triviatuesday #neuroanatomychallenge ?? Take a look at the inferior view of the suprasellar region above. Who can name the artery highlighted and indicated by the green arrow in this image? Comment with your guesses below!

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4 years

For this week’s #neuroanatomychallenge , who can name the important structure at the tip of the red arrow in this medical view of the left hemisphere? #neurosurgery #neuroanatomy #brain #nsgy

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4 years

This operative video details an anteromedial temporal lobectomy ( #ATL ) and amygdalohippocampectomy for #epilepsy . See more at: #neuro #neurosurgery #surgery #brain #spine #science #nsgy #learning #medstudents #medical #medicalstudents #residency

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Illustrated here is the cortical projections of fibers traveling through the corpus callosum, which allows for planning of targeted transection strategies for palliation based on the topographic origin of seizure onset and semiology. #nsgy #epilepsy

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5 years

Knowledge of the cisterns surrounding the 3rd ventricle is crucial for approaching the middle fossa. Which cistern is entered in a successful endoscopic third ventriculostomy? In which cistern would a craniopharyngioma reside?

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The Artery of Adamkiewicz ascends on the mid-sagittal anterior spinal cord and makes a characteristic hairpin turn as it anastomoses with the anterior spinal artery. It richly supplies the thoracolumbar spinal cord. #nsgy #spine #neuroanatomy

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8 months

Discover the 3D models on Neurosurgical Atlas. Explore them interactively in 3D or even VR. Click 'How to use this model' for guidance. It's a valuable resource for exploring neurosurgical information in a dynamic and immersive way. Log in to access | .

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Lamina terminalis is dissected to access the anterior third ventricle. However, the subfrontal translamina terminalis approach is a restricted, nonflexible operative corridor that cannot be safely expanded. #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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5 years

A large epidural #hematoma ( #EDH ) causing mass effect is demonstrated. Which types of #herniation could be caused by a large, expanding EDH? #nsgy #trauma

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7 months

Walter Dandy pioneered many techniques of ventricular surgery. Above, he removes a ventricular tumor via the parietal transcortical approach (The Brain. Hagerstown, MD: W.F. Prior Company, 1966). #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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The above patient has a high grade glioma mapped to the angular gyrus of the parietal lobe. What symptoms did the patient most likely present with and what is the safest modality of treatment? #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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4 years

In this operative video, Dr. Cohen demonstrates resection of a giant arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in the right parietal region. See the pearls here: #nsgy #AVM #cerebrovascular

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5 months

The cochlear nerve runs along the inferior aspect of CN VIII. The above images demonstrate the location of the vestibular nerves in relationship to the facial and cochlear nerves. #MedTwitter #Neurosurgery #NSGY #surgery

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4 years

A bifrontal or Kjellberg craniectomy allows for cerebral decompression in patients with severe traumatic injuries. After bone flap removal, a durotomy is performed in a bilateral cruciate manner. #neurosurgery #brain #neuroanatomy #nsgy

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4 years

Trivia time! For the #neuroanatomy challenge this week let’s switch up the POV and take a look at one of our favorite circles. What vascular structure is identified here? Bonus: what types of deficits might one expect if this structure were to become compromised?

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4 years

This illustration further demonstrates the microsurgical anatomy of the medial posterior (MPChA) and lateral posterior (LPChA) choroidal arteries (ChA.) Anastamoses between these arteries on the ventricular wall are frequently seen. Learn more here;

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4 years

#NeuroanatomyChallenge time, everyone! Who can name the structure highlighted here (black arrow) in this left lateral view of the brainstem and cerebellopontine angle? Be sure to post your guesses below! #neurosurgery

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