The new clinicopathological classification proves to be very useful in predicting the risk of recurrence of non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas after a first surgery. In particular, grade 2b lesions showed an overall likelihood of recurrence that was 8.6 times greater than those of grade 1a.
The layout of the new complex allows open access to the 3-T iMRI system except when it is in use under surgical conditions. Three patients benefited from the iMRI examination to achieve total resection. No permanent complications were observed. Therefore, the 3-T iMRI is feasible and appears to be a safe tool for intraoperative surgical planning and assessment.
Despite satisfactory clinical results and a long follow-up period, coral implants yield low fusion rates, particularly in patients with discal hernia of two-level arthrodesis. The use of coral grafts cannot be recommended when fusion is one of the post-operative endpoints.
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