- Less invasive retrosigmoid transpetrosal fissure approach for anterior petrous meningioma: A case report with operative video. [Case Reports]Surg Neurol Int. 2026; 17:329.SN
- CONCLUSIONS: This case report highlights the value of 3D simulation and meticulous microsurgical technique in safely performing the retrosigmoid transpetrosal fissure approach for selected anterior petrous meningiomas.
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- Safe introduction of hinotori™ for robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy as the second robotic system. [Journal Article]Surg Endosc. 2026 Jun 02. [Online ahead of print]SE
- CONCLUSIONS: The hinotori™ can be safely introduced as the second robotic system for RAMIE, requiring approximately 9-13 cases to reach an efficiency plateau in an institution with experience in RAMIE.
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- Real-World Incidence and Management of Non-Immune Effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome Neurologic Events Following Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel in Multiple Myeloma. [Journal Article]Clin Epidemiol. 2026; 18:615866.CE
- CONCLUSIONS: This real-world cohort showed low incidence of CNP, parkinsonism, and Guillain-Barré syndrome following cilta-cel. Elevated post-infusion ALC warrants further investigation into its role as a biomarker to inform monitoring and management strategies, consistent with prior reports. Most patients with CNP reported improvement, the patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome reported resolution, all patients with available response assessments responded to cilta-cel, and no deaths were reported.
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- The Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation of the Acute Imbalance Syndrome (AIS)-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [Review]Eur J Neurol. 2026 Jun; 33(6):e70651.EJ
- CONCLUSIONS: With almost 50% of central AVS cases presenting as AIS, this emphasizes the importance of selecting bedside testing appropriately, focusing on algorithms such as STANDING or graded truncal instability. Patients presenting with AIS have a distinct differential diagnosis than those with AVS with nystagmus, mostly due to the distribution of noncentral causes. Promoting awareness of AIS and its diagnostic approach should be prioritized in emergency and acute neurological settings.
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- Ventrolateral pontomedullary junction cavernous malformation: illustrative case. [Journal Article]J Neurosurg Case Lessons. 2026 Jun 01; 11(22).JN
- CONCLUSIONS: In selected ventrolateral PMJ cavernous malformations with surface presentation, a tailored far-lateral corridor combined with deliberate lesion mobilization toward the pial opening may permit safe resection while minimizing traction on eloquent tracts. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE26206.
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- Visually Guided Saccades in Amblyopia and Strabismus: The Roles of Sensory Deficits and Nystagmus. [Journal Article]Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2026 Jun 01; 67(6):2.IO
- CONCLUSIONS: Visually guided saccade abnormalities in amblyopia and strabismus reflect distinct contributions of sensory deficits and nystagmus. Although saccadic latency primarily indexes sensory access to the target, reduced gain and altered movement strategies are closely associated with nystagmus. Preservation of main sequence kinematics indicates intact saccadic motor execution. These findings identify nystagmus as an important modifier of saccadic accuracy and underscore the need to account for nystagmus when interpreting oculomotor behavior in amblyopia and strabismus, with relevance to visuomotor tasks such as reading and visual scanning.
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- Clinical features and diagnostic pathways of trigeminal neuralgia: a retrospective study in a tertiary orofacial pain clinic. [Journal Article]J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2026 May; 40(3):167-175.JO
- CONCLUSIONS: Patients with TN presenting to a tertiary orofacial pain clinic exhibit characteristic neuropathic pain features, although their diagnostic pathways are variable, and a notable proportion undergo dental procedures before a confirmed diagnosis. Better recognition of these characteristic neuropathic pain features may facilitate earlier suspicion of TN, promote timely referral, and reduce unnecessary dental procedures.
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- Diagnostic re-evaluation of non-odontogenic orofacial pain after treatment failure: a retrospective case series. [Case Reports]J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2026 May; 40(3):93-104.JO
- CONCLUSIONS: In cases of treatment-refractory orofacial pain with objective negative dental findings, suspending further irreversible interventions and conducting systematic diagnostic re-evaluation may help reduce diagnostic delays and avoid unnecessary procedures.
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- Qualitative validation of TnED©, an electronic instrument capturing pain dimensions in patients with trigeminal neuralgia. [Journal Article]J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2026 May; 40(3):83-92.JO
- CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the Trigeminal Neuralgia Electronic Diary was well-received and can be used to measure symptoms of TN in clinical trials or in a clinical setting. Psychometric validation of the TnED© instrument is ongoing.
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- Slow-inactivated sodium channels as a therapeutic target in trigeminal neuralgia: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of lacosamide. [Systematic Review]J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2026 May; 40(3):76-82.JO
- CONCLUSIONS: Lacosamide (LCM) has shown favorable outcomes in some patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and may serve as an alternative therapy, particularly those refractory to or intolerant of first-line agents, and intravenous LCM may be useful for acute exacerbations. However, the current evidence is preliminary, observational, and insufficient to support comparative treatment decisions. Randomized controlled trials are needed to establish its efficacy and safety.
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- Reciprocal association between neurovascular conflict and trigeminal neuralgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Systematic Review]J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2026 May; 40(3):52-64.JO
- CONCLUSIONS: Simple neurovascular contact is common in individuals without trigeminal neuralgia, whereas severe contact is more specific to symptomatic nerves, supporting a reciprocal association between neurovascular conflict and trigeminal neuralgia. Neurovascular contact should not be regarded as a binary MRI finding; severity, location, and vessel type appear to be important for symptom development. Standardized MRI reporting protocols and larger, well-designed studies are needed to refine diagnostic criteria and imaging-based assessment of trigeminal neuralgia.
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- Quantitative Analysis of Spontaneous Tongue Muscle Reinnervation after Long Nerve Resection for Hypoglossal Nerve Injury in Rats. [Journal Article]J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2026 Jun 01; 26(2):293-300.JM
- CONCLUSIONS: Spontaneous reinnervation occurred in the tongue muscle after the XII nerve injury with long nerve resection and injured nerve terminals regenerated approximately 40% of the normal value; this rate was considerably lower than that with the nerve transection.
- Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) Elastography as a diagnostic and monitoring tool for Bell's palsy: A Prospective Study. [Journal Article]J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2026 Jun 01; 26(2):252-258.JM
- CONCLUSIONS: ARFI elastography is a promising, non-invasive tool for monitoring Bell's palsy recovery, though standardization is needed.
- Preservation of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Invaded by Thyroid Cancer. [Journal Article]J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2026 Jun; 36(6):808-812.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: RLN preservation using IONM-guided shaving techniques can be a safe and effective alternative to nerve resection in selected patients with functional preoperative vocal cords. Partial nerve resection may also be feasible without compromising oncological safety. These findings highlight the importance of individualised surgical planning and suggest the need for standardised protocols in managing RLN invasion.
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- A systematic review of extraocular movement-related schwannomas (CN III, IV, VI). Part II: Surgical outcomes and prognostic factors for postoperative nerve function. [Systematic Review]
- CONCLUSIONS: Persistent nerve-of-origin deficits are common after EOMS surgery. Larger tumors (≥ 35 mm), CSI, and trochlear origin confer higher risk, whereas EOR does not independently determine functional outcome. For high-risk subsets, a function-preserving strategy may better balance tumor control and neurological function.
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