Lumbar neurofibroma: Etiology, clinical presentation, surgical indications, and surgical technique. A focused view about surgical experience in Viseu-Portugal
Marcel Şincari*; Margarida Conceição; Mark-Daniel Şincar
Lumbar neurofibroma is a benign neoplasm that originates from peripheral nerves, specifically from Schwann cells. While it can occur at various anatomical sites, its manifestation in the lumbar region has specific clinical and neurosurgical aspects, which are of great relevance for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Cystic meningiomas, literature review and case reports: Nauta classification modification
Marcel Şincari*; Margarida Conceição; Mark-Daniel Şincari
Meningiomas of central nervous system are common lesion, but among them the cystic meningiomas are very rare tumors. We report two cases of cystic meningioma successfully treated and we propose the modification of the widely used Nauta classification of cystic meningiomas.
Cross-modal audio-visual rehabilitation in unilateral cochlear implanted patients: A pilot study
Francesco Lazzerini*; Luca Bruschini; Luca Baldassari; Francesca Forli; Stefano Berrettini
For many hearing-impaired individuals, even with the aid of Hearing Aids (HAs) or Cochlear Implants (CIs), one of the most demanding tasks remains understanding speech in noise, which is closely tied to spatial hearing. Recent research has highlighted the significant advantages of integrating information from various sensory modalities, a phenomenon known as cross-modal stimulation.