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Update on the Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation : Disease Concept and Genetics

  • Hyun-Seung Kang
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.67 no.3
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    • pp.308-314
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    • 2024
  • Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation is one of important pediatric arteriovenous shunt diseases, especially among neonates and infants. Here, early history of the disease identification, basic pathoanatomy with a focus on the embryonic median prosencephalic vein, classification and differential diagnoses, and recent genetic studies are reviewed.

Perspectives on Spinal Dysraphism : Past, Present, and Future

  • Pang, Dachling
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.63 no.3
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    • pp.366-372
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    • 2020
  • This article recounts the author's personal views and recollections of the history, conception of embryogenetic theories, application of intraoperative electrophysiology, and development of prospective treatment recommendations of several important spinal dysraphic malformations, including limited dorsal myeloschisis, dermal sinus tract, retained medullary cord, terminal myelocystocoele, and complex spinal cord lipomas.